Chapter 1052


    Zuko’s heart raced, and his ears buzzed, but he tried to contain his excitement. A smirk appeared at


    the corner of his mouth. Lina couldn’t bear to be away from him?


    With a wholehearted grin and gleaming eyes, he felt satisfaction as if he had the whole world.


    “Why are youughing?” Lina blushed and stood up, ready to run away. But Zuko grabbed her and


    pulled her into his embrace without saying a word.


    “I’m notughing at anything. I’m just too happy.”


    He whispered softly, “Silly goose, it’s only two weeks.”


    “Two weeks… still too long.” Lina leaned against his chest.


    Lina felt a sense of fear. She realized she was bing increasingly attached to Zuko. Even a day


    without him made her anxious and uneasy, let alone two weeks.


    “But Lina, this opportunity is rare. You should go and see it,” Zuko said, seriously holding her face.


    He was delighted by her dependence but didn’t want her to lose herself for his sake.


    “Every architecture student is expected to learn about Southeast Aciatic architecture. I think you


    shouldn’t miss this exchange.”


    “Are you saying you can bear to be without me?” she asked.


    “I can’t bear it,” he said in a deep voice. “But I can’t bear it even more if you lose yourself for me.


    “Lina, a woman should have her own world, be independent, strive for self-improvement, and pursue


    what she loves. That’s what constitutes aplete life.”


    Lina was stunned. Perhaps it was because she had been overly protected since childhood, or maybe it


    was because Jesse and Melissa had limited education and had never talked to her about such things.


    The best they could do was send her to this prestigious university to “broaden her horizons,” but they


    had no clear understanding of the world she would see.


    As Zuko exined these principles, Lina felt a sudden enlightenment. It was true. The world she


    desired to see was one where women were independent and confident and remained calm and


    composed in the face of storms. It was a world where they wholeheartedly pursued their passions.


    Lina gazed at Zuko with a sweet smile ying on her lips. She gently rubbed his face with her small


    hands, causing him to look strange and fierce, which greatly amused her.


    “Zeke, what you’re saying makes so much sense! Where did you learn all this? Did a prison guard


    teach you these things while you were inside?” she asked.


    Zuko paused, managing to squeeze out an awkward smile.


    A prison guard? Was she referring to his strict and independent grandmother and mother? He had


    witnessed their coboration and pursuit of greatness since he was a child, so he naturally understood


    these principles.


    “If you think what I said makes sense, then you should follow my advice!” He held her hand. “Two


    weeks will pass quickly, and I feel that many surprises will await you in Southeast Aciatic!


    Zuko looked at her tenderly. “Lina, you’re going to have an amazing time!”


    “Mm!” Lina smiled confidently and started filling out the online registration form.


    …


    The mall in the development zone was constructed on barrennd. It was still in the early stages of


    nning, and currently, only arge supermarket had been built, yet to open for business.


    Although people could freely enter the mall, there were few shops, offering nothing much to browse.


    Consequently, the sound of Gia’s high heels echoed loudly in the empty building.


    She hurriedly turned a corner on the first floor and reached the elevator on the second floor when


    suddenly, a figure darted out!


    “Ah!” Gia eximed.


    The man almost sshed a bottle of highly corrosive solution on her!


    “Why is it you?” The man raised his baseball cap, revealing his sinister eyes. He gritted his teeth and


    said, “You b*tch! If I hadn’t reacted quickly, the acid would have sshed on you!


    “Didn’t I tell you to bring Lina here? Did you lose her, you f*cking idiot!?”


    “I…” Still in shock and scolded without reason, Gia felt a mix of fear and anger. She couldn’t help but


    roll her eyes at him.


    “I didn’t bring her!” Gia replied, her irritation evident in her tone.


    “What do you mean?” The man aggressively gripped her arm. “Don’t you want money anymore? Don’t


    you want to work for Mr. Thompson?”


    “No, I…” Gia fell silent for a moment, unsure of how to exin herself.


    She still had some remnants of conscience and didn’t want to harm Lina too much. After all, everything


    she had now was thanks to Lina—or, more precisely, thanks to Pam.


    She couldn’t bear to deceive Lina and expose her to the danger of having acid thrown on her. At the


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    But she couldn’t reveal all of this to the man. Instead, she quickly devised a n, using the bangle as


    an excuse.


    “I didn’t bring her for a reason… Today, I saw a beautiful gold bangle with jade at her ce. It looked


    very valuable! She imed her husband gave it to her, but I sensed there was more to it. So, I wanted


    to get my hands on the bangle first and give it to Mr. Thompson as a token of gratitude. T-Then I would


    get rid of Lina!”


    “Heh! So that’s what you were thinking?” The man nced at her sideways and lit a cigarette.


    The truth began to unravel as the smoke ringszily wafted through the air.


    “Ms. Chapman, do you know who Lina’s husband is?”


    “What?” Gia was taken aback.


    The man sneered. “The man who helps manage her family’s small supermarket, doing all the heavy


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    “Hah! This wealthy heir gave up his privileged life and chose to be with Lina. He must have lost his


    mind!”


    “What are you talking about?” Gia’s heart raced. “What wealthy heir? Are you referring to Zeke? He’s


    just a truck driver with a criminal record!”


    “Ms. Chapman, should I say you’re naive or simply foolish?” The man’s gaze turned ruthless, and his


    smile didn’t reach his eyes. “You’ve heard of the Hamertons of Centrolis, right? Zuko Hamerton, the


    eldest son of their family, is currently absent!”


    “What are you saying…”


    Zeke Hamerton… Zuko Hamerton?


    “Heh, the bangle you mentioned is likely the Le Esse! It was bestowed as a reward by the king to the


    Hamerton ancestor when she became a noble concubine!”


    Gia’s mind went nk, and she nearly lost her bnce, staggering backward.


    Pam was incredibly fortunate—she not only had adoring adoptive parents but also the eldest heir of


    the Hamerton family, who cherished her like no other.


    Gia tightly pressed her lips together, her hands clenched at her sides. The mes of jealousy swiftly


    consumed the remnants of guilt in her eyes.