Chapter 1212

Gia had assumed that Jacob, being inexperienced in dating, would be clueless and not treat her well. She quickly realized that he applied his shrewdness as a lawyer in their relationship, refusing to even give her a free piece of chocolate.

That's why she ended up with Tobias. It was just...

Gia let out a deep breath. Men were all unreliable. She wondered why Lina had such a dependable man while even Renee, who was considered a disgrace, had someone doting on her.

Gia clenched her fists with malice burning in her eyes like a flame.

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It was already past 10:00 p.m., and Lina was still engrossed in studying a design sketch in her office. She stretched and noticed Renee smiling at her, gesturing with her eyes from across the room.

That's when Lina realized that Zuko had entered without her noticing. She let out a soft gasp and lightly punched him. "How come you walk so quietly!?"

"I knocked." Zuko chuckled. "You were so focused on your work that you didn't hear me. Look, I even bro