Married a Secret Billionaire novel Chapter 1374

"Arya Comics" had found its home and was about to officially open for business. Arya had taken on all the roles herself, from author and editor to handling administrative and financial tasks, keeping herself incredibly busy.

Graham, who was overseas, wanted to help but could not. Thus, he called the Hamerton brothers, asking them to take care of her.

Zuko was already overwhelmed managing the Hamerton Group, so the responsibility naturally fell on Toph, who had relatively little to do.

The tiny kittens grew up slowly, and Arya found them a new home in her studio.

The smell of freshly brewed coffee filled her studio, mingling with the scent of her computer and drawing board. She could hear the distant waves and see a picturesque view through the French windows.

When Toph first visited the studio, this was the scene that captivated him. His heart felt incomplete, like a puzzle missing a piece, and that missing piece was the kind of life he had longed for.

"Arya, your place is really nice!" He looked around enviously. "It would be so great to have a place like this to paint quietly!"

Arya frowned and chuckled. "Why are you saying it so pitifully? As if Hamerton Manor doesn't have a studio for you."

Toph sighed. "Ah, it's not the same!"

In the Hamertons, painting could be a hobby but not a career. It could be an embellishment to life but not the ultimate goal of life.

Henry, his grandfather, was a true artist. He dedicated his entire life to calligraphy, painting, seal carving, and sculpture. However, despite his passion and talent, he went unnoticed throughout his lifetime.

In the Hamertons, no one considered his career successful. When people mentioned the pillars of the Hamerton Group, they only acknowledged Zephyr and Zuko.

Toph had been to his grandfather's studio. He also had his own studio. He could paint undisturbed there, and the painting materials were undoubtedly the best. However, his talent felt caged in a place that did not recognize him, unable to spread its wings and fly.

"It's still better to have like-minded people!" Toph's eyes lit up. "By the way, Graham asked me to help you... How about I work for you?"

Arya was taken aback. "What?"

"I also like drawing comics!" Toph exclaimed. "I'll work for you. You can draw the main characters, and I'll be in charge of drawing background characters and such. Our collaboration would be more efficient, right?"

Arya was interested but had some concerns.

Toph looked at her earnestly. "Arya, considering we grew up together, just let me draw with you!"

He genuinely wanted to find something to do. The last time Renee said he only knew how to have fun, it greatly impacted him. He did not want to be seen as useless in her eyes. He wanted to do his best to become irreplaceable to her.

It was just that managing a company required talent. Unfortunately, his talents did not lie in that area.

"I only like drawing and gaming." Toph scratched his head. "With your studio now, I can combine the two things I like. How about this? I'll work for you without pay as long as I can draw here!"

Arya chuckled. "Forget it. I don't want to cause trouble."

"What do you mean?"

"Toph..." Arya hesitated. "To be honest with you, I might have offended your girlfriend."