Married a Secret Billionaire novel Chapter 1015

Gia's expression turned grim as she uttered those words.

Lina was taken aback, sensing a hidden meaning behind Gia's statement. Reflecting on Gia's recent unusual behavior, Lina began to suspect that something more complex was troubling her friend. However, she couldn't quite grasp the full extent of the problem.

After a moment of silence, Lina reached out and held Gia's hand, casually delivering a weighty message. "I don't believe you would do something like that to me."

Gia was shocked by Lina's response.

Lina smiled gently. "If you've truly done something terrible, I hope you hold yourself back until I find out. Please, spare me from experiencing the pain of such betrayal... Maybe then, we can still salvage our friendship."

Gia licked her lips, her expression serious.

Lina's pure and transparent smile shone like a crystal, exposing the darkness lurking within Gia's heart.

Gia recalled her small and crowded home, where her parents treated her as a tool to care for her brother. They even suggested using her dowry to finance her brother's future marriage. From a young age, they ingrained in her the idea that her education didn't matter as long as she found a wealthy husband.

They even went as far as suggesting that if Gia couldn't find a rich husband, becoming the mistress of an old, wealthy man was an acceptable option. As long as Gia could bring money into the family, they didn't mind her selling her body.

It was under these toxic circumstances that Gia grew up, constantly subjected to her brother's mistreatment and belittlement. He treated her as a servant, issuing orders and resorting to verbal and physical abuse whenever he was displeased.

Living in such a toxic environment had tainted Gia's heart as well.

She envied Lina's loving and doting parents, who cherished her as their precious daughter. Even Dave treated Lina like a little sister and was protective and caring. It was in stark contrast to Gia's own experiences, where she was constantly treated as less than worthy.

A mix of envy and jealousy swirled within Gia's heart as she looked at Lina.

Gia's emotions toward Lina reached their peak when Melvin's subordinate found her and revealed the truth about Lina's life.

In addition to envy and jealousy, Gia also had a strong sense of resentment.