Married a Secret Billionaire by Breaking Wave

Zuko’s heart raced, and his ears buzzed, but he tried to contain his excitement. A smirk appeared at the corner of

his mouth. Lina couldn’t bear to be away from him?

With a wholehearted grin and gleaming eyes, he felt satisfaction as if he had the whole world.

“Why are you laughing?” Lina blushed and stood up, ready to run away. But Zuko grabbed her and pulled her into

his embrace without saying a word.

“I’m not laughing at anything. I’m just too happy.”

He whispered softly, “Silly goose, it’s only two weeks.”

“Two weeks… still too long.” Lina leaned against his chest.

Lina felt a sense of fear. She realized she was becoming increasingly attached to Zuko. Even a day without him

made her anxious and uneasy, let alone two weeks.

“But Lina, this opportunity is rare. You should go and see it,” Zuko said, seriously holding her face.

He was delighted by her dependence but didn’t want her to lose herself for his sake.

“Every architecture student is expected to learn about Southeast Aciatic architecture. I think you shouldn’t miss this

exchange.”

“Are you saying you can bear to be without me?” she asked.

“I can’t bear it,” he said in a deep voice. “But I can’t bear it even more if you lose yourself for me.

“Lina, a woman should have her own world, be independent, strive for self-improvement, and pursue what she

loves. That’s what constitutes a complete life.”

Lina was stunned. Perhaps it was because she had been overly protected since childhood, or maybe it was because

Jesse and Melissa had limited education and had never talked to her about such things. The best they could do was

send her to this prestigious university to “broaden her horizons,” but they had no clear understanding of the world

she would see.

As Zuko explained these principles, Lina felt a sudden enlightenment. It was true. The world she desired to see was

one where women were independent and confident and remained calm and composed in the face of storms. It was

a world where they wholeheartedly pursued their passions.

Lina gazed at Zuko with a sweet smile playing on her lips. She gently rubbed his face with her small hands, causing

him to look strange and fierce, which greatly amused her.

“Zeke, what you’re saying makes so much sense! Where did you learn all this? Did a prison guard teach you these

things while you were inside?” she asked.

Zuko paused, managing to squeeze out an awkward smile.

A prison guard? Was she referring to his strict and independent grandmother and mother? He had witnessed their

collaboration and pursuit of greatness since he was a child, so he naturally understood these principles.

“If you think what I said makes sense, then you should follow my advice!” He held her hand. “Two weeks will pass

quickly, and I feel that many surprises will await you in Southeast Aciatic!

Zuko looked at her tenderly. “Lina, you’re going to have an amazing time!”

“Mm!” Lina smiled confidently and started filling out the online registration form.

…

The mall in the development zone was constructed on barren land. It was still in the early stages of planning, and

currently, only a large supermarket had been built, yet to open for business.

Although people could freely enter the mall, there were few shops, offering nothing much to browse. Consequently,

the sound of Gia’s high heels echoed loudly in the empty building.

She hurriedly turned a corner on the first floor and reached the elevator on the second floor when suddenly, a

figure darted out!

“Ah!” Gia exclaimed.

The man almost splashed a bottle of highly corrosive solution on her!

“Why is it you?” The man raised his baseball cap, revealing his sinister eyes. He gritted his teeth and said, “You

b*tch! If I hadn’t reacted quickly, the acid would have splashed on you!

“Didn’t I tell you to bring Lina here? Did you lose her, you f*cking idiot!?”

“I…” Still in shock and scolded without reason, Gia felt a mix of fear and anger. She couldn’t help but roll her eyes

at him.

“I didn’t bring her!” Gia replied, her irritation evident in her tone.

“What do you mean?” The man aggressively gripped her arm. “Don’t you want money anymore? Don’t you want to

work for Mr. Thompson?”

“No, I…” Gia fell silent for a moment, unsure of how to explain herself.

She still had some remnants of conscience and didn’t want to harm Lina too much. After all, everything she had

now was thanks to Lina—or, more precisely, thanks to Pamela.

She couldn’t bear to deceive Lina and expose her to the danger of having acid thrown on her. At the last moment,

Gia changed her mind and decided not to bring Lina with her.

But she couldn’t reveal all of this to the man. Instead, she quickly devised a plan, using the bangle as an excuse.

“I didn’t bring her for a reason… Today, I saw a beautiful gold bangle with jade at her place. It looked very valuable!

She claimed her husband gave it to her, but I sensed there was more to it. So, I wanted to get my hands on the

bangle first and give it to Mr. Thompson as a token of gratitude. T-Then I would get rid of Lina!”

“Heh! So that’s what you were thinking?” The man glanced at her sideways and lit a cigarette.

The truth began to unravel as the smoke rings lazily wafted through the air.

“Ms. Chapman, do you know who Lina’s husband is?”

“What?” Gia was taken aback.

The man sneered. “The man who helps manage her family’s small supermarket, doing all the heavy lifting and

accounting!

“Hah! This wealthy heir gave up his privileged life and chose to be with Lina. He must have lost his mind!”

“What are you talking about?” Gia’s heart raced. “What wealthy heir? Are you referring to Zeke? He’s just a truck

driver with a criminal record!”

“Ms. Chapman, should I say you’re naive or simply foolish?” The man’s gaze turned ruthless, and his smile didn’t

reach his eyes. “You’ve heard of the Hamertons of Centrolis, right? Zuko Hamerton, the eldest son of their family, is

currently absent!”

“What are you saying…”

Zeke Hamerton… Zuko Hamerton?

“Heh, the bangle you mentioned is likely the Le Esse! It was bestowed as a reward by the king to the Hamerton

ancestor when she became a noble concubine!”

Gia’s mind went blank, and she nearly lost her balance, staggering backward.

Pamela was incredibly fortunate—she not only had adoring adoptive parents but also the eldest heir of the

Hamerton family, who cherished her like no other.

Gia tightly pressed her lips together, her hands clenched at her sides. The flames of jealousy swiftly consumed the

remnants of guilt in her eyes.