Married a Secret Billionaire novel Chapter 1212

Gia had assumed that Jacob, being inexperienced in dating, would be clueless and not treat her well. She quickly realized that he applied his shrewdness as a lawyer in their relationship, refusing to even give her a free piece of chocolate.

That's why she ended up with Tobias. It was just...

Gia let out a deep breath. Men were all unreliable. She wondered why Lina had such a dependable man while even Renee, who was considered a disgrace, had someone doting on her.

Gia clenched her fists with malice burning in her eyes like a flame.

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It was already past 10:00 p.m., and Lina was still engrossed in studying a design sketch in her office. She stretched and noticed Renee smiling at her, gesturing with her eyes from across the room.

That's when Lina realized that Zuko had entered without her noticing. She let out a soft gasp and lightly punched him. "How come you walk so quietly!?"

"I knocked." Zuko chuckled. "You were so focused on your work that you didn't hear me. Look, I even brought supper for you."

Lina saw the delicate meal box in his hand and suddenly realized how hungry she was. She put her work aside and prepared to enjoy the meal first.

Renee tactfully shut down the computer and got up to leave. "I won't disturb you two. I'll leave first!"

"Hey, Renee, why don't you have some too?"

"Toph is waiting for her downstairs." Zuko chuckled softly. "Don't worry. She won't go hungry!"

Zuko wanted to have some alone time with Lina, so he ensured no one else was in the office. He even woke Toph, who rarely slept late, to accompany him and brought supper.

Lina smiled at him and was about to start eating when Zuko moved closer and placed his hand on her waist. She pushed him away, but he held onto her even tighter, pressing her head against his chest and refusing to let go.

"What!?" Zuko turned pale. "Why didn't you tell me about such a major incident!?"

"I didn't want to bother you because I wasn't injured." Lina looked at him with bright, sparkling eyes. "Maybe I twisted my waist when I dodged it, so it started hurting again these past few days."

Zuko wanted to lift her clothes and check, but his hand hesitated in the air before slowly retracting. It seemed too rash to do that.

Kissing her was one thing, but immediately checking her injuries... It wouldn't be appropriate.

Nevertheless, Zuko retrieved his phone from his pocket and spoke earnestly. "Send all the ointments for treating bruises and injuries to the Thompson Group's Supremacy Building!

Zuko then turned to her. "Lina, where exactly does it hurt in your waist? Be more precise."

"It's right here." Lina pointed to a specific spot on her waist. "It's where... I had that birthmark removed."