Chapter 1314


    A few dayster, Lina presented a perfect n B. After the project and engineering departments’


    evaluation, they all praised it and wondered why she had not introduced that design earlier.


    Lina then took the design and a detailed proposal to the board of directors, effectively silencing any


    doubts.


    The board was quite favorable toward this new n.


    “Exactly, this is Ms. Thompson! She must have the ability to handle it!”


    “Yes, this design aligns better with the standards of high-end residences, and we can even raise the


    price.”


    “In terms of calctions, the profit margin is twice as much as the previous n!”


    Lina’s smile seemed a bit weary. She waved her hand to instruct the secretary to prepare for a press


    conference. This time, she intended to unveil this new n first to prevent any potential giarism.


    Yet, when she got home and saw Zuko, guilt filled her heart. She hugged Zuko, hiding her face in his


    chest, and softly said, “I’m sorry, honey…”


    Zuko patted her head gently, knowingly asking, “What have you done to apologize to me?”


    “Your golden chamber… is no more.”


    Lina’s voice was almost inaudible.


    Zukoughed heartily. He felt some regret about losing the unique design. But,pared to the crisis


    the Thompson Group avoided, he thought it was better for Lina to use the design he intended as a gift


    as a n B instead.


    “I’m supposed to keep you in the golden house.” Lina pouted. “Now… It’s keeping hundreds of families.


    The golden chamber has turned into a high-end residential area!”


    “That’s not bad either!” Zuko consoled her with a smile. “Thankfully, the crisis has been resolved. That’s


    more important than anything.”


    Lina looked at him. “I’ll design another one for you in the future!”


    “That’s not necessary…” Zuko grinned mischievously and swept her into the bedroom. “You can just…


    ‘keep’ me properly right now!”


    Lina blushed and scolded him for being shameless, yet her hands unbuttoned his shirt.


    And so, it was another night of passion.


    –


    The next day, the couple had a rare day off, intending to sleep in and stay under the covers. However,


    the sound of vibrating phones kept disrupting their peace.


    Lina’s hand reached out, finding her phone on the bedside table. A feeling swept over her as if her


    future was destined to be busy. The caller ID disyed “Mom”!


    “Mom?” Lina jolted awake. “Why are you calling so early? Is something wrong?”


    “Pammy, you need toe home now… and bring Zuko with you!” Linda’s voice held urgency. “It’s not


    your father or me. Not Jesse and Melissa, either… It’s Lena! She left a letter for you and vanished!”


    A wave of anxiety gripped Lina like an invisible hand squeezing her heart.


    She rushed to the Thompsons’ home as fast as she could.


    Upon entering, she spotted Nichs and Linda on the couch. An envelopey before them, alongside


    a pistol marked ‘Krys.


    The envelope bore just a few words—”For Lina’s eyes only.”


    “It was Ian who noticed that Lenny was missing,” Nichs said. “Lenny has a habit of going running


    with Ian on the mountain every morning, but she didn’t go today.”


    “So, Ian came to look for her at home,” Linda said softly. “And that’s when we realized that she had


    packed up her things in her room, leaving only this letter and the gun.”


    Lina’s hands trembled. She had not even opened the envelope yet.


    Zuko helped her open it. The content was simple, much like Lena’s usual style.


    [Lina, I need to leave here for something. Please don’t worry.


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    “That’s it?” Zuko was puzzled. What was she trying to convey with these vague words?


    Lina read those two lines over and over. “Lenny said she’s leaving, but she didn’t say she won’t return.


    She wille back, right?”


    “It’s difficult to say.” Zuko shook his head. “Given her nature, she will disappear without a trace. We


    can’t predict her next move. Plus, she’s been clear about her intention to ‘leave’.”


    “No… I have to find her and bring her back!” Lina grew anxious. “It’s not safe for her to be alone


    outside!”


    “I’ve already sent people to look for her, but there’s no news.” Nichs sighed. “Pammy, where do you


    think she could have gone?”


    Lina was frozen. That’s when she realized she didn’t really know anything about Lena. Not where she


    was from or even where she might have gone.


    For the next few days, Lina was filled with worry. Lena’s phone was off, and her old-style cellphone


    couldn’t be tracked. Despite Nichs’ efforts, there was no trace of her.


    Nichs had managed Lena’s immigration documents since she joined the Thompsons. But checking


    with customs and immigration turned up nothing about her entering or leaving the country.


    They even looked into long-distance bus stations but found no ticket purchase.


    Lina’s anxiety brought her to tears.


    Coincidentally, Chris brought Toph to the young couple’s house that day. Upon entering, he chuckled


    and said, “Hey, Zuko, Pammy! I heard this guy made a scene at the Thompsons’. I’ve got him here to


    apologize to you today!”


    With that, he gave Toph a little push toward the door.


    Toph had not been concerned about that incident for a while and began yfully shoving and pushing


    around with Chris. After a while, he realized that something was off about Zuko and Lina.


    “Hey, Zuko, Pammy!” He leaned over. “Why are you both looking so serious? Aren’t you d to see


    me?”