Chapter 1415


    Toph rarely dined out with Renee. The hotel owned by the Hamerton Group offered every imaginable


    amenity, and Toph had instructed the kitchen to prepare Renee’s favorite dishes.


    They sat across from each other, undisturbed by others, while a gentle violin melody drifted in from


    outside. Sunlight streamed through the tall windows, creating colorful patterns on the luxurious carpet.


    Everything felt serene as if time itself had slowed.


    Toph smiled at Renee, who sat quietly with a strand of hair falling near her ear. She brushed it aside


    gracefully, her fingers long and fair, just as they had always been.


    Toph’s heart skipped a beat.


    Renee suddenly asked, “Toph, did you read the books I rmended?”


    It was as if the tranquility had shattered, reced by the jarring crash of broken ss.


    He met her gaze again, only to realize that Renee had changed. There were many things in her eyes


    that he couldn’tprehend, much like thoseplex strategy theories that were gradually


    dampening his enthusiasm.


    “Toph?” Renee’s voice grew firmer. “I’m talking to you. What’s wrong?”


    “Oh…” Toph lowered his head, fidgeting with the food on his te. “I-I read them…”


    “Did you understand them?”


    “Yeah.”


    “And the management theories? Those were all real examples ofpany management. Did you read


    those, too?”


    Toph did not dare to lift his head, carefully trying to change the subject. “Renee, these shrimp ravioli are


    your favorite. You—”


    “Toph!” Renee’s expression was serious. “Can you take this seriously?”


    Toph fell silent.


    “Tell me the truth, did you not read any of those books at all?”Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join &


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    Toph bit his lip, his heart pounding fiercely. He was like a cheating student before Renee. If he were not


    careful, she would discover his deceit.


    “Yes, I didn’t read them…” Toph frowned. “Renee, why do you insist on making me do things I don’t


    like?”


    “Don’t like?” Renee coldly chuckled. The sound of her cutlery hitting the te was crisp. “Toph, you


    haven’t even stepped into the Hamerton Group. What right do you have to talk about likes and


    dislikes?”


    “You…”


    “You’re your parents’ youngest son. Haven’t people always said that parents tend to favor their


    youngest? Why is it the opposite for you?”


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    “Renee!”


    Toph stared at her, panting heavily.


    He had a lot to say. His parents had never favored one son over the other but always respected their


    individual choices. They nurtured their talents and encouraged them since they were young. His first 20


    years were sunny, and he felt lucky to grow up in such a family. Even when he faced setbackster on,


    he foundfort in his childhood memories.


    He had no desire to take over thepany. His life’s goals were not about inheriting a throne.


    Why could Renee not understand? Why did she find this wonderful family unbearable? Did people


    really have to vie for something, or even engage in sibling rivalry, to appear sessful?


    Toph’s clenched fists tightened, then slowly rxed after a few deep breaths. “I-I need to use the


    restroom,” he muttered.


    “Toph!”


    Before Renee could finish, he had already rushed off. She sat there in anger, the delicious spread


    before her like mocking eyes.


    Her face turned ashen. She nced at Toph’s empty seat, noticing his phone left behind on the table.


    Her heart raced, and she anxiously scanned the surroundings before swiftly taking his phone and


    discreetly hiding it under the table.


    Toph’s phone had no password as he used facial recognition. Back when their love was strong, Toph


    had already added her face to his phone’s recognition system.