Married a Secret Billionaire by Breaking Wave

One year later, Lina successfully completed her studies and returned to Centrolis to start a new phase in life.

Not much had happened during that year, but all that did happen was positive.

Melissa’s condition had stabilized, and she had been discharged from the hospital to rest at home. As long as she

took her medication on time and maintained a good mood, there would be no significant problems.

Jesse enjoyed taking care of Melissa every day. He tended to the plants and flowers, cleaned the house, and found

joy in being by her side. After so many ups and downs in life, he was grateful that she was the one who had stayed

with him till the end. He understood now what he had meant when he told Lina that a young couple would

accompany each other in old age.

Dave had successfully entered the University of Centrolis. He had excellent grades and an outgoing personality, and

he was the target of many girls’ pursuits upon admission. However, he was not in a rush to start a relationship and

focused on his studies.

Linda’s mental state had also improved. She no longer needed to take antidepressants and only took sleeping pills

occasionally to help her sleep. Cordelia noticed her radiant face and weight gain during their last meeting.

“Cordelia, I can’t even zip up the dress you took me to buy two years ago now. I’ve gained weight. I’ve lost all my

looks!”

Cordelia smiled. “Having a bit of flesh is a sign of good fortune. Now that you have a daughter and you’re content,

it’s not bad to gain a little weight!”

Linda could not hide her happiness whenever her daughter was brought up.

Nicholas and Zephyr often played golf together and sometimes went horse riding or fencing. However, these

activities were more of an excuse for them to rest and chat. They now preferred activities that did not require too

much physical exertion, such as dipping in hot springs, playing chess, or fishing together.

Zephyr would sometimes lament about how time went by. He used to be a fearless young boxer, and Nicholas had

been a respected figure in the underworld. Now, the two of them could be seen sitting together with fishing rods for

hours. If they got home late for dinner, their wives would scold them.

However, one thing that had not changed since their youth was their habit of discussing how to save secret funds

whenever they were together. Jesse would occasionally join them, and he would laugh heartily once the topic of

secret funds came up.

“My wife heard Zuko say that some men only get 70 dollars as their pocket money each month! Hahaha…”

As soon as he saw how Zephyr looked like he wanted to throw him into the pond, he stopped laughing and

concentrated on fishing.

Toph visited his mother-in-law’s house frequently, each time insisting on showing off his cooking skills. However, he

always made a mess of the kitchen.

Surprisingly, his culinary skills improved significantly during these attempts!

When Lina and Zuko returned one year later, they were stunned to see the lavish reception dinner prepared by the

esteemed second Hamerton heir. The table was filled with delicious delicacies!

Toph grinned brightly like a little sun and said, “Bro, I finally have something I do better than you after all this time!”

Renee leaned happily against him, and Lina noticed they both wore engagement rings on their fingers.

Among the group, only Abigail and Jacob had not made much progress. Their relationship was lukewarm, and they

were busy with their lives, occasionally contacting each other.

Jacob spent his days browsing entertainment news, while Abigail always had her lawyer’s exam materials with her,

whether she was waiting on set or at the studio.

This made Jackie very anxious. What would happen if his precious Abigail decided to change careers?

As for Zuko, who had accompanied Lina to Denmaie for her studies, his situation was a bit miserable.

He initially thought that he could foster their relationship while being there to accompany her. However, Lina had

been preoccupied with heavy coursework and tight schedules.

Lina was exceptionally competitive and did not want to fall behind her classmates. She would study day and night,

not paying much attention to him as her accompanying spouse. Consequently, he had truly become just an

“accompanying” spouse.

He would join her in the classroom while she solved problems, in the library while she wrote her thesis, and in the

cafe while she studied. He would explore the city’s streets and alleys with her, searching for ancient buildings. He

would even accompany her on sunny weekends for hikes and sketches.

In short, he couldn’t do whatever he had had in mind. Throughout the year, they had had fewer hugs and kisses

than they used to have in Centrolis.

Once Zuko returned home, Toph closely examined him, holding his head.

“Bro, you have dark circles.

“Bro, you haven’t rested well this year, huh?

“Ouch, bro! There’s a pimple near your nose! Do you know what it means when a pimple appears there? It

indicates a problem in the reproductive system!

“Bro… You’ve really been keeping it down this year, huh?”

“Toph Hamerton!” Zuko barked and chased him upstairs.

Soon after, the sounds of fighting, which had been absent from the house for a year, came back and were more

intense than ever.

Wendy stood downstairs, looking helplessly at the situation, and sighed.

“Still fighting like little kids as soon as they get home. Mr. Zuko doesn’t hold back at all. He better not hurt Mr. Toph!”

Lina had already completed her studies, and Nicholas planned to formally hand over the Thompson Group to his

daughter and niece. With the protection and assistance of the two Hamerton gentlemen, there should not be any

more issues within the company.

Lina was writing a project proposal in her office, with Zuko guiding her.

Toph knocked on the door and came in cheerfully, saying, “I knew my brother would be with you!”

Lina had her secretary bring him his favorite lemon tea.

Zuko looked at him and asked, “Is there something urgent you need from me?”

“Grandma’s coming from Melorian!” Toph said smiling, “She’s coming to see her granddaughter-in-law!”

Lina was taken aback, and Zuko smiled at her, gently patting her hair. “Don’t worry. My grandmother’s easy to get

along with.”

Lina did not doubt this, as Cordelia had told her that Janine was a remarkable woman who single-handedly

supported the huge Baker Group. Her decisive methods were even more impressive than those of men.

However, seeing her for the first time still made Lina a little nervous.

Toph continued. “Oh, by the way, our grandmother’s not the only one coming this time. She is bringing along

several young members from the Bakers, relatives, and the Harpers, who are close to the Bakers!”

“The Harpers?” Zuko frowned. “They’re coming too?”

“Yes.”

“Why are so many people coming?”

“Naturally, they’re here to invest.” Toph smiled. “With the excellent investment environment in Centrolis, it’s hard to

find a better place! Grandma wants to mentor the young Bakers, so she’s bringing them here to learn and,

incidentally, to see her granddaughter-in-law!”

“Then… are the Harpers also here to invest?” Zuko asked.