Married a Secret Billionaire novel Chapter 1368

Wendy did not understand what happened, but hearing Renee's question made her feel that something was amiss. Hence, she did not say more.

After hanging up, Renee was even more convinced that Arya had taught Toph. Otherwise, why would he suddenly buy her a set of lipsticks? How would he know about her lack of security? How would he talk about keeping a distance from other girls?

"It must be Arya..." Renee clenched her phone tightly, her knuckles turning white and her hand trembling slightly.

They must have met, and Arya must have told Toph more things. Her words must really be influential since he remembered them so well!

A lump formed in Renee's chest, and tears welled up in her eyes. She turned to look at the cosmetics that Toph had sent. Those neatly arranged lipsticks in their box seemed like mocking crimson eyes, ridiculing her insecurity and her shameful background.

The last shred of security she held onto was completely shattered.

"Ah!" A headache struck Renee. She knocked over the box of lipsticks, which scattered on the floor, and kicked them in frustration.

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Chris visited the Thompson Group's real estate sales center. He had intended to give Lena the set of lipsticks but chose to watch her sell properties when he noticed her standing there as a salesperson. She was wearing a shirt, pants, and her work badge.

After observing for a while, he finally understood why she had not made any sales for over a month.

Chris could not help but feel amused and exasperated. He waited at the entrance until Lena got off work.

Lena had been standing all day and felt completely worn out. As she stepped outside, a large hand suddenly grabbed her. Her initial instinct was to pull away, but when she looked up, she met Chris' kind and gentle gaze.

"Tired?" Chris smiled gently. "Come with me to a place where you can relax."

Lena had yet to fully process the situation when she was pulled into a car. They sped away and ended up at Chris' downtown apartment.

Lena halted and looked at him warily.

"Don't misunderstand, Lenny," Chris said softly. "This apartment has been empty all along. I've never lived here. It's close to where you work. If... if you don't want to stay at the Thompsons', you can temporarily stay here. How about that?"

Lena froze, warmth flooding her heart. She silently looked at him.

She had indeed thought about moving out of the Thompsons recently. She did not want to have conflicts with Renee anymore, nor did she want to put Lina in a difficult position.

She had also considered renting a small house in the city center. It just had to be cheap. That way, she would be close to both her workplace and the Thompsons. If the Thompsons needed her, she could return at any time.

Finding such rentals was difficult. She approached multiple agencies, but either the prices were too high, or the facilities were lacking.

She never expected she would get such a place without any effort.

Lena smiled faintly. How did Chris manage to understand her thoughts so easily?

"Come, Lenny! Come inside and take a look!" Chris gathered his courage and acted casually in reaching for her hand. Once he held it, he tightly interlocked their fingers and refused to let go.

The door had a fingerprint lock. He helped her input her fingerprint, and the door opened with a soft beep.

Lena followed him inside. The apartment was spacious, and the living room was bright and airy, with floor-to-ceiling windows offering a view of the distant sea. The decoration and furniture were of minimalistic style, practical yet elegant. It was the style Lena liked the most.