Married a Secret Billionaire
Chapter 1400

During this time, the roles between Renee and Toph appeared to have switched. Previously, he used to send her many messages, while her responses were brief. Nowadays, her messages to him seemed futile, like tossing a stone into the vast ocean. He was reluctant to even reply.

Renee started to worry, realizing that what she had said to him that day had gone too far.

She had tried calling Toph, but he wouldn't answer. She had sent him an email but received no response. She had even set aside her pride and visited the Hamertons' residence in search of him, only to be greeted by their main butlers. Not even Cordelia and Zephyr were around.

It appeared that Toph had severed all lines of communication, completely disappearing from her world.

Having exhausted all other options, Renee had no choice but to turn to Lina. She couldn't afford to miss Toph, not in a world filled with cunning and capable heirs like Zuko. Someone as wealthy and unsuspecting as Toph was a rare find.

"Zuko, I..." Tears streamed down Renee's face. "I've tried every method I could, but I can't find him. I'm really scared! I don't want to lose Toph."

"Is that so?" Zuko looked at her coldly. "You don't want to lose him, but what have you done to him?"

Renee appeared nervous and fell silent.

Zuko's gaze was resentful. No one knew what Toph had been through during this time better than him.

A young man who used to enjoy sweet soda even at banquets was now drinking alcohol at home, deliberately getting himself drunk, and then sleeping heavily with his head covered. There was no more laughter from him in the house, and no more noise from him playing games.

The large house had always been somewhat empty and felt even colder now.

Wendy felt sorry for the youngest heir she had brought up. She had tried all sorts of ways to make delicious dishes every day. Back then, Toph would have eagerly sat at the dining table and indulged himself, but now...

Zuko clenched his fists. He did not know what Renee had said to Toph and could not get it out of Toph, either. However, he knew that Toph would not act this way if he was not really hurting.

Zuko looked at her coldly. "Toph is my brother, and I know him very well. He won't use the silent treatment on someone for no reason. Even if someone is unkind to him, he'll face it with a smile-unless he's been seriously hurt!"

"Zuko "

"Even though we usually fool around, he's still my brother!" Zuko emphasized, his tone growing harsher. "Anyone who dares hurt him, I'll definitely fight that person to the death as his older brother." Renee took two steps back, her eyes filled with fear.

Lina gently tugged on Zuko's hand, feeling conflicted.

Zuko patted the back of her hand and smiled reassuringly. He would give Renee another chance, but everything would be within his control.

"Toph's been drawing comics recently. His work is serialized on a website. I can give you the link." Zuko looked at Renee and said in a low tone, "As for what to do next, that's up to you." Renee nervously nodded, not daring to say more. However, there was an additional sense of resolute coldness in her gaze.

Under Renee's instructions, Jacquelin closely watched Lena, displaying an unusual level of diligence. She actively tried to connect with Lena, beginning with compliments about her fashion sense and stylish attire. She went on to praise Lena's physique, suggesting that even ordinary clothing appeared as high-end fashion on her.

Following these compliments, Jacquelin initiated friendly gestures, such as sharing snacks, drinks, and engaging in office chitchat. She pulled Lena to her side, claiming that she had the support of Mr. Chriss and Ms. Renee, unlike Jade who had nothing.

Despite Jacquelin's various tactics, none of them seemed to affect Lena. She remained consistently cautious in her words and actions, maintaining an aloof demeanor toward Jacquelin. While Lena was always polite, she responded with a degree of distance, and sometimes, she even offered retorts.

"Jacquelin, are you trying to get me to join forces with you against Ms. Neale, 'that old woman who has nothing'?"

Jade walked past them from behind coincidentally, and Lena raised her voice slightly.

As Jacquelin turned around, she met Jade's cryptic smirk.

Jacquelin seethed with anger, plotting ways to redirect troublesome clients towards Lena. One such client was an elderly man who leered at Lena with an unsettling grin, his gaze lingering on her from head to toe.

This man wasn't interested in a house-rather, he desired Lena's company. He insisted that Lena join him for dinner and drinks that evening. He dangled the promise of signing the contract right away if she agreed.

Jacquelin observed the scene with folded arms, not anticipating Lena's immediate and unexpected acceptance. To her surprise, Lena arrived at work the next day in high spirits.

Not long after, Jade received a complaint.

The previous night, Lena had beaten the old man up! Even before she resorted to violence, she had recorded all the offensive things the old man had said to her, along with a video of him getting handsy with her.

Jade smiled and told the troublemakers who had come to her, "If you think your boss was wronged, I suggest you report it to the police!"

Realizing they were in the wrong, none of them dared to say more.

On the other hand, Jacquelin accused Lena of offending clients.

Jade looked at her and snorted, "Jacquelin, we're in the sales department, selling houses, not our favors and certainly not anything else!

"If you think you can get a better deal, go find another place to work! The Thompson Group is too small to accommodate a pedestal for you!"

Lena glanced at Jade gratefully, the two of them becoming good friends despite their age difference. Sometimes, when Lena was annoyed, she would vent to Jade, "How can there be someone as stupid and malicious as Jacquelin?"

"People are complex. Who can be as clear-headed and intelligent as you?"

Lena smiled shyly.

"But why do they keep her in the sales department? Doesn't the Thompson Group avoid having employees who do nothing?"

"It's due to her relationship with Mr. Chriss," Jade explained. "There's another reason. She's actually quite pretty. Keeping her as a decorative figure in the sales department can also attract clients, don't you think?"

Lena nodded lightly.

Who exactly was Mr. Chriss? He seemed to have quite a bit of power.

"Mr. Chriss has some connection with the four major families," Jade told her. "Mrs. Bayer from the Bayers is a Tanner. The mother of Kelly Tanner is called Mandy Chriss. It's said that back then, Mandy used her wedding gift to help the Tanners secure a place among the four major families."

"Mr. Chriss is Mandy's grandnephew."

"What?" Lena was surprised. "So, that means Mr. Chriss isn't very old?"