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Toph chased Renee to the entrance of the hospital.
Renee walked with the grace of the wind, ignoring him like he didn't exist. He could have easily caught up with her
in a few steps, but every time he tried, she pushed him away.
The current Renee treated Toph as a stranger. His heart grew colder bit by bit.
He stopped in his tracks, calling out with a hint of grievance, "Renee! What's gotten into you?"
Renee also stopped but did not turn around.
Toph had seen this back view countless times—petite and delicate—making him feel a strong urge to protect her.
Today, this back view was oddly indifferent. There were only a few steps between them, yet it felt like a vast chasm
he could not bridge.
"Renee, you—"
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtRenee turned slightly. "Do you have something else to say?"
Toph circled around to stand before her, his gaze anxious. "Do you have to misunderstand me like this? I... I already
sent you messages. I told you I wanted to draw comics and showed Ari my work. Why are you upset again?"
"Heh, Ari? You're on familiar terms with her!" Renee's lips trembled slightly. "Is she the only person in the whole
world who draws comics? That you must show her?"
Toph was choked up with frustration. "I don't know any other comic artists aside from her!"
"Toph!" Renee shouted, "Do you know how she teamed up with Lena to make a mockery of me in the sales
department? Among so many sales staff, she specifically had to sign the contract with Lena! Wasn't she targeting
me with Lena?"
"Renee, you misunderstood this! Arya explained to me. She didn't know it was you in that room..."
"She explained to you?" Renee suddenly raised her voice, giving him a sideways glance. "So, you two frequently
communicate privately?"
"No, no, no!" Toph quickly waved his hands. "We don't!"
"Toph..." Renee looked sorrowful. "I thought you'd always stand by my side, no matter what..."
"Of course, I'm on your side!" Toph pulled her by the shoulder and boldly embraced her when he saw she wasn't
resisting. "Renee, please don't misinterpret me, and don't be upset. I promised to make you feel safe. You must
trust me!"
Renee trembled in his arms, clutching his clothes tightly.
"Also, I'm drawing the comics for you." Toph patted her head. "Didn't you hope that I have my own career? After
thinking about it, I realized I'm only interested in drawing and games. Actually, I can be like... some comic artists
and adapt my work into a game. It's a win-win situation in terms of fame and fortune!"
He deliberately avoided mentioning Arya's name, afraid that Renee might read too much into it.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThe girl in his arms gradually calmed down.
Just when he thought the storm had passed, Renee suddenly pushed him away!
Toph was taken aback.
The seemingly delicate girl had transformed into a devil, baring her fangs, her gaze so dark that it sent shivers
down his spine.
"Your career?" Renee coldly huffed. "Shouldn't your career be the Hamerton Group?!"
Toph was stunned. "What are you saying?"
"If you truly took my words to heart, you should have a place in the Hamerton Group's board of directors, just like
Zuko. You should also work to gain your grandfather's favor and be bestowed a title from the Southeast Aciatic
royal family like him! Not clinging to your pile of worthless comics and having no accomplishments for a lifetime!"
A loud ringing filled Toph's ears, and it felt like all the blood in his body rushed to his head.
After a long pause, he gazed at Renee with astonishment and asked, "Renee, do you really understand what you're
saying?"
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