Chapter 1288


    Chris was taken aback, standing nkly with two chicken wings on skewers in front of the barbecue


    grill. His attention, however, was fixated on Lena’s face.


    Coming from a prestigious family, he lived like a prince, possessing an outstanding physique and


    intelligence. He earned numerous merits in the special forces, gaining fame along the way.


    He couldn’t believe that a girl had rendered him speechless. Yet, there was something indescribably


    intriguing about this feeling. Secretly, he hoped Lena would respond again.


    Suddenly, Toph’s hard p on his back brought him back to reality.


    “Bro, bro! Fire! Fire!” Toph shouted.


    Chris was startled as he saw the burnt chicken wings and sizzling sparks.


    “Man, special forces soldiers like you go through tough training in the wilderness, and now you feel


    close to burnt stuff?” Toph teased.


    Chris was at a loss for words, looking at Lena’s expressionless face as she walked away.


    He asked Toph cautiously, “Who exactly is she?”


    “I don’t know much, but she protected Pammy before,” Toph replied.


    “Is she always this cold?” Chris inquired.


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    “Yes,” Toph said, devouring the skewer. “She said she was born with this resting bitch face. She


    doesn’t like to smile!”


    Chris was stunned but couldn’t help but smile. He was certain she would be even more beautiful than


    the albizia flower by the stream when she smiled.


    Zuko and Lina had set their wedding date, while Toph and Renee celebrated their engagement with a


    party.


    During this time, Lina’s main focus was getting enough rest, eating well, working out, and taking care of


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    She also found time to pick her gown and gifts for the guests, ensuring she would be a glowing bride


    on her wedding day.


    Meanwhile, Zuko was busy preparing for the wedding and getting ustomed to taking over the


    Hamerton Group.


    Zephyr brought him to the office more frequently, involving him in various board meetings.


    In thetest meetings, Zuko sat directly at the main seat while Zephyr watched from the side. Pride


    swelled within Zephyr as he watched his son confidently handle the meetings, managepany affairs


    from small to big, and be familiar with important matters.


    The people in thepany knew that the young boss wasn’t as tough as Mr. Z, but he was just as


    decisive. Besides, he had a touch of grace and majesty that Mr. Zcked. He could be tough when


    needed but also showed a softer, more considerate side, much like Cordelia.


    “So, the young boss is the perfectbination of Mr. Z and the madam…” the office staff discussed.


    “Let’s work harder from now on!”


    Initially, Zephyr thought of bringing Toph into thepany as well, but Toph was not suited for it.


    Unlike the business world, Toph preferred a free and imaginative life. He enjoyed studying science,


    exploring art, and finding joy in the little things.


    Zephyr believed that letting him pursue a career as a scientist, artist, or professional esports yer


    would be much better than confining him within the concrete walls of thepany.


    Furthermore, Zephyr worried that with Toph’s easy-going and kind nature, he might be taken advantage


    of in the cutthroat business industry.


    Cordelia would sometimes exim, “I wonder who Toph takes after…”


    One day, while going through the art pieces left behind by the elderly at home, Zephyr stumbled upon


    several works created by his father, Henry. This discovery finally put an end to Zephyr’s long


    contemtion.