Married a Secret Billionaire novel Chapter 1273

Desiree turned pale and trembled involuntarily, struck by fear at the sight of Lena's icy face. It brought back memories of the time she was held at gunpoint.

She screamed and sought refuge behind Zuko, her voice trembling as she told him, "Zuko, she... She's a hitman from the Thompsons! She almost helped Lina kill me last time in the restroom at the bar!"

Zuko raised an eyebrow, surprised, and asked, "Last time at the bar? How did you provoke Lina to almost get yourself killed?"

"I..." Desiree couldn't find the words to explain.

Her hand still clutched Zuko's clothes, but he shook her off firmly.

Lena smirked.

In her desperation, Desiree cried out, "Zuko, you have to believe me! S-She knows how to use a gun! And she's with Lina... Yes, they must've conspired together to instigate these kids to splash dirty water on me! It must be!"

Zuko's gaze turned ruthless. "Are you so sure?"

"Yes, I'm sure!"

"In that case, let's call the police."

"What?" Desiree was stunned.

"I said, since you suspect someone is conspiring and intentionally trying to harm you, why not report it to the police and let them handle the matter?"

Desiree looked up and met Zuko's cold eyes.

Suddenly, she came to her senses.

What was she doing just now? Crying and making a scene would not solve the problem. It would only make Zuko detest her more!

Moreover, she couldn't get the police involved. Getting splashed with dirty water was a minor issue. If the police were involved and discovered the charity fund's flow, it could become a major problem!

Desiree regained her composure, wiped away her tears, and pretended to look obediently at Zuko. "No need to call the police. After all, this person is connected to Lina. Creating a scene and causing a rift between us... It wouldn't be good for anyone, right?"

"What's not good about it?" Lena sneered. "There was no bond, to begin with! How's there a rift?"

Desiree could only glare at her with hatred.

Zuko smiled slightly. Getting Lena to play this role seemed like the right decision.

Lina had come up with the idea.

They had been discussing how to get the police involved and decided to cause a distraction. By drawing the police's attention elsewhere, they could naturally shift the focus to the Harpers' charity foundation.

It had taken them a while to figure out how to create the distraction. That was until Lina recalled Lena's offer to look for her at the bar should she be needed.

"Let's get her in this," she had suggested.

Zuko had been worried about it, but he was reassured by Lena's cooperation today.

However, looking at Lena now, she seemed to be genuinely protecting Lina instead of acting.

Zuko furrowed his brow.

"Ms. Harper, if you suspect me, then I suggest you report it to the police," Lena said coldly. "The police can find out the truth quickly, and I'll accept any punishment I deserve. Isn't that right, Madam Latymer?"

"Yes, that's right!" Jill chimed in quickly. "Ms. Harper, you've suffered so much here. I can't rest easy if we don't resolve this by reporting it to the police. You know what? I'll call the police, and I—"