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Lena smiled and calmly remarked, "You're right. Barking dogs don't bite. But that's not an absolute rule. I've seen
dogs that bark furiously and still bite and give rabies!"
"What did you say?" Renee narrowed her eyes. "Lena, what do you mean?"
"Literally what I said." Lena chuckled. "You're a shareholder in the company, so your level of education should be
higher than mine. I wasn't speaking in a foreign language just now, so I assume you understand what I said?"
Renee widened her eyes, face pale and chest heaving in anger.
Lena continued, speaking so much to her for the first time. "Also, Lina is pregnant now, and it's true she should be
cautious about what she consumes. However, it seems that I'm not the only one sending 'consumable items',
right?"
Renee was left speechless by her retorts.
Chris looked at Lena smugly, looped his arm around her, and led her toward the door.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Lena, stand right there!" Renee shouted, losing control.
Chris clenched his fists and struggled to suppress his anger. After all, they were still in the Thompson Group. It was
Lina's place, and he could not afford to lose his composure.
Zuko walked over, his expression composed and his smile distant. "Renee, I know your visit to see Lina was well-
intentioned. However, it might be better to save this goodwill for your home. If you want to visit Lina in the future,
come to our place. After all, this is the office, and Lina is the director here. What status do you have to just barge in
like this?"
Renee bit her lip. She sensed from Zuko's words and tone that he was drawing a line between them.
She wished she hadn't acted so impulsively. She should've maintained her delicate facade, just as she used to. By
presenting herself as both fragile yet kind-hearted and determined, they would have supported her once more
instead of gathering around Lena!
But every time she saw Lena or even thought of her name, her emotions spiraled out of control.
Renee looked at Zuko and pointed at Lena. "What about her? What's her status? At the Thompson Group, she's just
a bottom-level employee! A worker who keeps running into the boss' office and trying to please her. Does she want
to climb up the ladder that desperately?"
Zuko frowned slightly, a hint of iciness flickering in his eyes. After a moment, he smiled and replied calmly, "You're
right about that."
"What?"
He spoke clearly. "Lena, don't bring the chicken soup to the office next time, just bring it to our home! My wife is
pregnant. Not only is your chicken soup appetizing to her, but she's happy to be around you!"
Zuko smiled and looked at Lina affectionately. "She's having strong morning sickness now and doesn't even want to
look at me when she's not in a good mood. I'm afraid only you manage to catch her eye among us all!"
Lena was momentarily taken aback before she chuckled.
Chris silently gave him a thumbs-up.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAs they walked past Renee to leave the office, they treated her like she was invisible.
Renee took a deep breath and calmed down. She looked at Zuko and Lina, her gaze no longer as tense as before.
She appeared much more vulnerable as if she were that innocent, weak, and kind-hearted girl from the past.
Yet, Zuko's frown only deepened.
Lina was still cautious but could not harden her heart toward her cousin. "Renee, thank you for your gift. I just hope
that in the future, you and Lenny—"
"Lina, I'm really sorry!" Renee lowered her head. "I know I should open up more, and I've been trying."
"And your attempt resulted in worsening the relationship once more?" Lina sighed. "Lenny isn't difficult to get along
with. She's been very magnanimous toward you!"
"I know, I know! Please don't blame me anymore... Actually, there's another reason I came to see you today."
Renee glanced at Zuko and said hesitantly, "Since you're also here, I'll just say it."
"What is it?"
Renee's eyes reddened. "I've... I haven't been in touch with Toph for several days. He wouldn't ignore me like this
before!"
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