"You..."

Lena sat quietly, absentmindedly twirling a fork in her hand, and then she chuckled.

"You want to discuss the email incident, don't you?" Chris inquired. "I'm aware of the nasty rumors circulating within the Thompson Group, but Zuko has identified the culprit. Those rumors will naturally die down.

"Lena, I don't see you as the type to manipulate others for personal gain, especially by cozying up to the wealthy. So, I believe there's nothing improper happening between you and the director."

"That's what I wanted to discuss." Her voice was gentle. "There's actually something between... us."

"What?"

"Chris." She emphasized, "He's my father."

After dinner, Chris left the condo and headed to the beach alone.

The autumn sea breeze carried a distinct chill, and the bright moon above resembled a teardrop from the sky.

His thoughts were in turmoil, and he sought the brisk sea breeze to find solace.

fathom what Lena had

was Krystal Harding, and she had connections to the underworld. Her reputation wasn't exactly spotless, and Nicholas Thompson is my

my mother's hands. In return for a favor, my mother saved Lina and

that gun when

understand why I care for her so deeply now, right? You even questioned my sexual orientation. Ha... It's not like that.

head

had read

the Thompsons', but Lena was meticulous. She never left her diary unattended—it was always with her. Thus,

writings, filled with admiration and adoration for Nicholas.

Lena's entries followed Krystal's.

flipped through the diary's pages,

version of events seemed one-sided. Lena treating Nicholas

Chris couldn't bring himself to tell

sparkled when she

a certain direction

the day of Krystal's

her mother

it was precisely because she had lost her mother that Nicholas and Lina meant so much

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