Married a Secret Billionaire novel Chapter 1311

This time, the "overtime" lasted until late into the night.

Lina struggled to get up from the couch, picked up her scattered clothes from the floor, and felt sore all over her body.

"Let me help you."

Zuko wrapped his arms around her from behind with a satisfied smile. Lina felt his warm chest and his heart beating right along hers against her bare back.

She did not dare to let him help her. She quickly broke free and put on her clothes.

Zuko smiled and got dressed as well. His hand instinctively reached into his pocket, but... there were no more cigarettes.

He finally understood now what his father meant by the "cigarette money" he used to earn.

Lina forced herself to finish reviewing the last bit of information, and then Zuko took her home.

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The next day.

They slept until almost 8:00 a.m., only to be awakened by their phones.

"Is it your phone?"

"It's yours..."

"Hmm?"

They woke up, realizing that their phones were vibrating simultaneously.

One was from Lina's secretary. "Ms. Thompson, look at the news! Something happened!"

The other was from Zuko's assistant. "Mr. Hamerton, um... Uh, there seems to be a problem with the Thompson Group's project. You should check the news!"

They were startled awake and opened their phones with numerous news headlines popping on the notification screen.

A real estate company had suddenly appeared out of the blue and held a press conference, releasing the latest information about a new development.

The design of the building, both exterior and interior, and even the materials and publicity copies, were exactly the same as the project Lina was working on!

"W-What's going on?"

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When Lina got to the company, the board members were already there. Some were on Nicholas' side, and some were against him.

All of them looked at Lina with mixed feelings. The meeting room was dead silent.

Finally, someone spoke. "Ms. Thompson, we trusted you for this project!"

"But how did our secrets get out?"

"That's right!" Everyone agreed. "We put a lot of money and effort into this project. We wanted to win a big architecture award. Now it's ruined!"

"We're losing all that money. Ms. Thompson, can you explain?"

The person fell silent, his forced smile fading as he quickly lowered his head.

"I can assure all of you." Zuko's expression remained composed. "As long as Hamerton Group remains, the Thompson Group's investment will not fail."

He lowered his voice. "But as long as I am here, I won't allow anyone to make things difficult for my wife."

The shareholders exchanged glances and lowered their heads. Anyone who dared to trouble Mrs. Hamerton might have to be left out in the cold.

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After finishing the day's work, Lina dragged her exhausted body downstairs. Zuko's car had been waiting for a while.

"I'll take you home." Zuko smiled dotingly as he reached out to stroke her face.

"Honey, I was thinking..."

"I know. You want to visit your parents." Zuko started the car. "They must be worried about you with something so big happening. I'll take you to see them right now. Besides, dad is quite experienced in these matters. He might have a solution!"

Lina smiled. Had Zuko not been driving, she would have probably thrown herself into his arms.

"Honey, why are you so good?" She blinked her big eyes. "You know everything I'm thinking!"

Zuko smirked. "My dad used to be my mom's superhero. He could fulfill all her wishes."

"And you?"

"I'm your..." Zuko stopped at a red light, his gaze tender as he looked at her. "I'm your Doraemon. How about that?" he said softly.