Married a Secret Billionaire novel Chapter 1383

Renee felt a bit anxious and wanted to take Toph with her. But suddenly, Zuko appeared from nowhere and beat her to it. He grabbed Toph's arm and turned him away from Renee.

"Toph—"

"Toph!" Zuko's voice drowned her out. "Uncle Frederic and Aunt Trinity are here too. We should go and greet them!"

Toph readily agreed, completely oblivious to Renee's increasingly dark expression behind him.

The butler smiled. "Ms. Renee, please come this way."

"Can we wait a moment?"

"Are you waiting for Mr. Toph?" The butler remained composed. "I know Madam well. She never includes others when she wishes to have tea with someone."

Renee froze and slowly released her grip on her dress, forced to follow the butler.

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Cordelia's flower room was situated in a corner of Zen Residence—an all-glass structure that sparkled like a radiant pearl in the night. There were various exotic plants and flowers inside, trying to outshine each other.

Cordelia was seated on a sofa, sipping tea, and a delicate pastry sat on the table.

Renee knocked on the door and entered, keeping her head low.

Cordelia looked at her with a smile. "Renee, come and have a seat."

Renee nodded, forcing a smile. Sitting beside Cordelia, she felt as if she were sitting on pins and needles—even her breath was bated.

"Try this tea." Cordelia poured a cup for her. "See if it's any different from what you usually have."

Renee hesitated and looked up at Cordelia.

Cordelia smiled warmly, but Renee detected an iciness beneath her smile.

"Aunt Cordelia, I—"

"Come on, just give it a try." Cordelia placed the teacup in her hand.