Chapter 1363


    Arya smiled gently. “I don’t y games, but I’m the one who illustrated this story!”


    “What?!” Toph eximed.


    The others were amazed too, staring at Arya with surprise, which made her feel a bit shy.


    “Don’t look at me like that!” Arya smiled, looking down. “I’ve loved drawingics since I was a child,


    especially stories with a fine art style. The characters and plot of this game are adapted from aic


    book I created.”


    Everyone was even more astonished. Only then did they realize the renownedic artist Ari was right


    before them!


    “Y-You’re actually the author of this… game, ‘Emerald Lake’!” Toph eximed, finding it unbelievable.


    “Arya is low-key. It’s not just you guys. Even I didn’t know. She’s actually sold the rights to several of


    her works.” Graham smiled, his face filled with pride. “This silly girl isn’t good at negotiating prices, so


    those rights were sold without much consideration.Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay


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    “She spent several years on Emerald Lake, pouring her heart and soul into it. Naturally, I couldn’t just


    sit by and do nothing! So, I returnedst year to negotiate the contract details for her and managed to


    secure a fair price.”


    With business mentioned, Zuko asked curiously, “How much was it sold for?”


    “I won’t reveal the exact figure.” Graham smiled. “It’s a business secret. But I can reveal a little… It’s a


    seven-digit number, not including royalties!”


    Toph’s eyes lit up, and his interest grew. He bombarded Graham with questions, his voice filling the


    entire lounge.


    Zuko cleared his throat heavily, and Toph finally quieted down, only to see Zuko and Lina ring at


    him. Confused, he received a signal from Lina.


    He turned to look at Renee, but her icy expression startled him!


    “Uh, Toph, you’re too noisy!” Zuko intervened. “You should eat more to quiet your mouth! Oh, right, take


    Renee outside and get some food!”


    “Psh!” Toph clicked his tongue. “Are you trying to use me as a free waiter? You’ve been bossing me


    around since we were kids. I won’t fall for your tricks!”


    “You…” Zuko’s frustration was almost visible.


    Lina squeezed his hand, amused and exasperated.


    At some point, Renee clung to Toph’s arm, leaning against him.


    Toph had not clearly realized this. He always believed Renee to be quiet and submissive, the one who


    put up with his loudness and encouraged his gaming hobby.


    “Let’s go get some food togetherter,” Lina said with a smile. “I’m quite interested in this game as well.


    Arya, tell me how to y itter?”


    “No problem!”


    As the two women got up and walked out, Zuko also took Graham along, leaving a moment of privacy


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    Zuko let out a breath of relief, meeting Lina’s equally relieved gaze, and the two shared a knowing


    smile.


    “It’s really strange.” Zuko shook his head. “Why am I so concerned when it’s my little brother in a


    rtionship?”


    Lina had the same sentiment.


    There seemed to be a gap between them and Renee at the moment. In the past, they could discuss


    anything openly, but now they had to choose their words carefully. If they identally said something


    that upset Renee, Toph would face difficulties.


    Back in the resting room, Renee did not look too good.