Chapter 1418


    Lina pursed her lips and did not say anything, leaning gently against Zuko’s shoulder. Images of the


    past when she was with Renee would always sh through her mind. It now seemed like those were


    events from a past life.


    Perhaps due to her pregnancy, Lina had been quite sentimentaltely. Her eyes were slightly moist at


    the moment.


    “I know she’s akin to your sister, and you can’t bear to be harsh,” Zuko said. “But Toph is my brother,


    and I’ve been protecting him since childhood. This time won’t be any different!”


    His words were resolute, not wavering even a bit despite Lina’s sadness.


    Lina looked at him with a gentle smile.


    In reality, he was also protecting her. With such a man by her side, she could stay a child without worry


    for her entire life.


    “It’s not that I can’t bear it. I just feel a bit regretful,” she gently said as she took his hand. “I understand


    that Renee was genuinely kind to me before, but the changes now are also real.”


    “It’s best if you can think like that.” Chris smiled. “Pammy, Zuko and I are most concerned about you.


    But since you’re so clear about right and wrong, we don’t have much to worry about.”


    Zuko raised an eyebrow. “You seem quite pleased?”


    “Of course! That woman is relentless against Lenny. How can I coexist with her?!”


    Zuko and Lina looked at Chris together.Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated For All


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    “Uh…” Chris scratched his head, chuckling awkwardly. “If she can change her ways, then I’ll be


    courteous to her. Hehe!”


    –


    In the blink of an eye, Lina was almost four months pregnant. Her lower abdomen was slightly rounded.


    Her morning sickness had disappeared, and her appetite had increased. She had also be very


    fond of sleeping.


    Zuko could not bear to see his wife struggling withpany matters, so he would first handle his work


    at the Hamerton Group and then go to the Thompson Group to oversee things.


    He had initially been involved in Thompson Group’s affairs, but he gained a thorough understanding of


    thepany’s operations due to his daily visits.


    His mind was sharper than aputer, but his expression was even darker than that of Lina. While


    employees could sometimes actzy around Lina, they had to be extra diligent around Zuko.


    Despite his strictness, many female employees admired Zuko for his handsome appearance, strong


    work skills, impressive family background, and, most importantly, his considerate and attentive


    treatment of his wife.


    They would discuss. “This is the standard in looking for a husband. We’d definitely be happy forever!”


    Jacquelin snorted. “Would a man who meets these standards be interested in you people?”


    The female employees scoffed back at her.


    “Right, how could we? We wouldn’t seduce someone else’s husband and cause the legitimate wife to


    come knocking at our doors!”


    “You…”


    Before Jacquelin could react, they dispersed.


    She rolled her eyes, feeling angry, vexed, and a bit apprehensive.


    After the incident with Kasey, her reputation had been thoroughly ruined. Such matters had little impact


    on men but were deadly for women.


    Jacquelin had initially gone along with the high-ranking executives’ maniptions, hoping she could


    seed in seducing Elijah.


    Little did she know that Elijah waspletely immune to her tactics. However, the rumors about their


    rtionship had spread widely, and Elijah was not interested in rifying, allowing Jacquelin to act


    more recklessly.


    That was until Kasey’s explosive confrontation at the Thompson Group…


    Jacquelin squinted, pondering how to turn the tables in her favor.


    She then identally saw Lena walking alongside Zuko!