Married a Secret Billionaire novel Chapter 989

Zuko licked his lips, feeling his throat dry. He was adept at concealing his emotions, never allowing them to show on his face.

However, lying was not his strong suit. He had been forbidden from lying since childhood.

Now, he found himself struggling to fabricate what might be the biggest lie of his life.

Lina's eyes grew increasingly suspicious. "Zeke, a meal at that hotel could cost someone's entire annual income, so..."

"I did something, but it's not illegal," he replied, his voice deep, avoiding direct eye contact.

In the past, he never looked people in the eyes because he simply didn't care. But now, he felt a pang of guilt, hence avoiding her gaze.

Her anxiety grew instantly. "What did you do?"

Zuko fell into a momentary silence. Immersing himself in the persona of "Zeke," he quickly brainstormed what kind of activity could have yielded such a large sum of money in a short period of time.

Then, he remembered his uncle, a renowned actor, in Southeast Asia. Although Zuko was no longer involved in acting, his uncle's success in the entertainment industry had brought him significant wealth.

So... being an actor might be a lucrative profession, right? Especially for someone like Zeke, with a tarnished reputation, no educational background, but undeniable good looks. Selling his appearance seemed to be his only option.

Biting his lip, a sense of disgust washed over him. He never anticipated that one day he would have to sell his looks "for a living."

"Umm, I..." He became more skilled at crafting lies. "I became an actor."

"What?" Zuko's response was far from what Lina expected. She stood there, stunned for ten seconds, her brows furrowed. "Are you lying to me? You? Acting? Who would want you in a production?"

Zuko quickly sorted through his excuses.

"There is," he replied, trying to convince her. "Besides doing deliveries, I sometimes go to Southern Bay... I've been going there for the past few days. I'm still in touch with the director who cast me before!"