Chapter 1159


    Lina was taken aback. “What?”


    “The brand manager of LC Skincare specifically retrieved the store surveince footage,” Carter


    exined. “The footage showed that two employees colluded and ced the fake face cream on the


    counter with markings on the packaging. The cream didn’t sell until your ssmate, Chapman, walked


    into the duty-free shop and specifically asked for it. That’s when they sold it to her.


    “And the substance in the face cream is actually a type of drug. It’s added after being highly refined,


    causing a chemical reaction. Just a small amount is enough to make the skin ulcerate and never


    recover.”


    Zuko furrowed his brow. “Uncle Carter, have you found out who those two people are?”


    “Of course,” Carter smiled. “Those two individuals were captured during the police operation to


    apprehend Justin.”


    Zuko and Lina were both stunned.


    “They… are Justin’s henchmen?”


    “That’s correct.”


    “So you mean…” Lina’s expression changed slightly. “Gia not only has a connection with Melvin but


    also with Justin?”


    “Yes,” Zuko said in a low voice. “It just goes to show how cunning she is! She was deceiving you while


    using these people to harm you!”


    Lina fell silent.


    Melvin and Justin were captured in this operation, but there was no conclusive evidence to arrest Gia.


    A piece of surveince footage could not prove much. Moreover, those two employees had already


    be scapegoats. It seemed that it would take more time to get rid of Gia.


    “Don’t think too much about it,” Zuko reassured, patting her shoulder. “Leave this to me. I’ll deal with


    her.”


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    “Well, for now, I don’t have a n.” He smiled. “But no one can let my woman suffer even a bit of


    grievance!”


    Carter also smiled. “I heard that Lina shot Justin during the operation. It’s truly a destined oue.


    Your shot this time can be considered as avenging yourself!”


    Lina rested her head against Zuko’s chest, listening to his strong heartbeat, and her smile was


    particrly sweet.


    The banquet continued until it was almost midnight, and slowly, everyone started to leave. Only Zuko,


    Toph, Lina, and Renee remained.


    Zuko had already set his sights on a quiet, elegant small room filled with books and paintings. Most


    importantly, there was only one small bed.


    He discreetly led Lina to this room, avoiding everyone’s attention.


    Upon entering the room, Lina felt somewhat surprised. The environment was excellent, but the room


    was too small.


    It didn’t seem like a guest room but more like a study.


    She looked around and casually picked up the white jade ornament on the table. After examining it, she


    ced it back down. Then, she turned to Zuko, her eyes filled with confusion. “His Majesty… arranged


    for us to stay here?”


    Zuko maintained a poker face and nodded. “Yes.”


    “But it’s too small, isn’t it? There’s only one room. We—”


    “It’s okay,” Zuko interrupted her, stepping forward to embrace her. Hisrge hands subtly roamed her


    back. “We can sleep in just one room.”


    Lina was unaware of the desires that consumed a man’s heart after he drank, especially when faced


    with such a captivating girl like her.


    Zuko’s throat tightened, his lips were dry, and her scent overwhelmed his senses. All the blood in his


    body rushed to a certain ce…


    He held her tightly, his deep voice exuding charisma as he whispered softly in her ear, “It’s getting


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