Married a Secret Billionaire
Chapter 1178

Lina was taken aback when she saw the tall and poised lawyer approaching her with a sunny smile. Her heart sank at the sight.

Gia leaned against Jacob's shoulder, exuding both sweetness and a hint of arrogance.

Taking a deep breath, Lina needed a moment to adjust to this sudden change.

"Hello," Jacob greeted her. "I'm Jacob Welsh. We've met before in Jangasas, and..."

He paused, smiling gently. "Someone must have mentioned me to you, right?"

Lina hesitated, forcing a smile. "Yes, I remember."

"Any misunderstandings we had before are cleared up, right?"

"Huh?" Lina was once again taken aback, realizing that when she didn't know Zuko's identity, she had assumed Jacob, the handsome lawyer looking for him, was involved in some special profession. She had even assumed Jacob wanted to recruit Zuko.

Lina couldn't help but giggle.

"Now that the masks are off, we can get to know each other again," Jacob said, standing tall and radiant.

However, his "getting to know each other again" surprised her.

"I'm a lawyer, and my family has some influence," Jacob said modestly. "I'm also someone's close friend!"

"And he's my boyfriend!" Gia interjected, hooking her arm around Jacob's neck.

Jacob discreetly removed her arm, and Lina felt a sense of unease. She didn't want to be a third wheel and quickly found an excuse to slip away.

As Lina walked away, she heard Gia calling out to her, "Lina!"

"What is it?" Lina gritted her teeth, barely turning her head. "I don't want to take up too much work time, and it seems like you're very happy!" "You don't seem happy." Gia crossed her arms, chuckling. "Jacob wants to treat you to lunch and have a good chat. Shall we go together?"

"No need." Lina's voice turned cold. "I promised Renee to have lunch with her."

Before she could walk away, Gia's voice echoed again, this time with arrogance and satisfaction.

"Lina, you know about Jacob's relationship with Mr. Zuko Hamerton, right? They studied together abroad and have a close friendship like brothers!"

"So?"

"It means we'll be seeing each other often in the future."

"Not necessarily." Lina scoffed. "You said you'll leave the country once you have your internship certification, so you won't be hanging around me!" "Lina..." Gia paused. "Jacob has never been in love before. I'm his first love! Do you think he'll let me leave the country easily?"

"What are you trying to say?" Lina asked.

Gia approached her, her perfume triggering memories of when Lina considered her a good friend while Gia used Melvin's money to harm her.

Lina clenched her fists and turned around, staring coldly at Gia.

"I'm saying that..." Gia smirked, leaning closer to her ear. "You and Mr. Zuko Hamerton wouldn't want me to hurt Jacob, right?"

"What are you talking about?"

"Jacob is deeply in love with me. I can feel it." Gia flicked her hair. "If I were to break up with him, it would devastate him.

"Lina, I just want a peaceful internship. I won't go against you, but you should also give me a way out. If I'm pushed into a corner and lose control, resorting to hurtful actions... none of us will have an easy time!"

Lina looked at her in disbelief, shocked by Gia's shamelessness and how low she was willing to stoop.

Gia gave her a cryptic smile and got into Jacob's car.

Restless throughout the afternoon, Lina finally found solace when Zuko came to pick her up after work. As they had dinner together and walked hand in hand by the seaside, she shared her encounter with Jacob.