Married a Secret Billionaire by Breaking Wave

Lina finally finished the last document of the morning and stretched as she glanced at the calendar on her desk. It

was covered with circles and notes, all added by Zuko. He wanted to ask for more “allowance” on those days.

Hopefully, there might be unexpected gains aside from pocket money.

Lina smiled, turned off her computer, and prepared to leave for home at noon. Just then, her secretary knocked on

the door and entered.

“Ms. Thompson, look who’s here!”

Lina looked up and was delightfully surprised to see Linda and Melissa coming together.

Abandoning the thought of Zuko’s request for “allowance”, she rushed over and linked arms with her mothers.

–

The three women sat at a hotel restaurant near the company. Lina ordered dishes that Linda and Melissa loved and

happily watched the two mothers interact like old best friends.

In fact, they had indeed become like long-time best friends. Melissa had learned how to appreciate reading, tea

tasting, and flower cultivation from Linda, while Linda had learned how to play poker and cards from Melissa.

The two families often spent time together. Linda let go of her grudge, and that added another set of parents who

loved her daughter.

Lina picked out dishes for the two of them and smiled happily.

“Why are you two here together today? Do you have something to tell me?”

Melissa and Linda exchanged a glance and smiled at her. “I wanted to shop around. Your mom suggested coming to

see you and treating you to lunch!”

“Yeah, she’s paying for this meal!” Linda also laughed. “Pammy, you better not save her money!”

“How can I do that?” Lina widened her eyes. “I should be treating you both!”

“I’m footing the bill!” Melissa’s eyes turned into happy crescents. “Dave received a scholarship this semester. The

highest amount—it’s several thousands of dollars! With such good news, shouldn’t I celebrate with a meal?”

Lina was happy for Dave. She also knew that her mother was not often so generous, so she gladly agreed.

When they had nearly finished eating, Melissa went to pay the bill.

Seeing her walk away, Linda leaned in and whispered to Lina, “I have something else to discuss with you today.”

“What is it, mom?”

“It’s about Renee.” Linda looked troubled. “Can you think of a way to get her to come back to work at the

company?”

Lina was taken aback. Arranging for Renee to return to the company was not difficult. After all, Linda and Nicholas

had given Renee some shares as well. She was a shareholder in the company and should have been working there.

Why did Linda seem so hesitant, however?

Lina blinked. “Mom, did you discover something else about Renee? Is that why you’re suddenly saying this?”

Linda nodded and briefly recounted the events of that night.

“Renee’s mental state isn’t good at home.” Linda sighed softly. “Kaitlyn’s death has been a huge blow to her. That’s

only natural. After all, Kaitlyn was her mother, her closest companion… But this child doesn’t understand that she

won’t truly find happiness unless she opens up.”

Linda looked at her daughter. “Like me. I used to hate Melissa and Jesse. I resented them for not reporting to the

police back then, for keeping you by their side. But later, I realized that over the past 20 years, you haven’t suffered

at their hands. They even treated you better than their biological son. They gave you everything good.

“Even when Melissa was sick, she first thought about transferring the house and supermarket ownership to you.

And if it weren’t for them back then, you might have died…

“So I let go of it. After that, I suddenly felt that the whole world was different. That’s when I realized that apart from

self-redemption, no one else can help with one’s suffering in this world.”

Lina felt somewhat heavy-hearted. “Mom, do you think that Renee will find self-redemption if she returns to the

company?”

“I’m not sure,” Linda said softly. “But it’s definitely better than her locking herself away.”

“Okay, I understand.” Lina smiled. “I’ll make arrangements and find a time to talk to her.”

–

At the same time, Renee arrived at the Thompson Group building. The towering structure blocked out the sunlight

above her head. As she looked up, memories of the days she used to work late in the office with Lina flooded back,

making her feel like it was a different lifetime.

‘If Lena had not appeared, perhaps my mother’s second personality would not have been triggered,’ she thought.

Renee clenched her fists, her nails digging into her flesh.

Some people in the Thompson Group recognized her and respectfully addressed her.

When Lina’s secretary saw her, she hurriedly came forward to explain, “Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Jenner have come

today, and Ms. Lina is accompanying them for lunch!”

“What?” Renee was surprised.

“Yes.” The secretary smiled. “It’s rare that they’re in the mood today. I don’t think Ms. Lina will be coming back

today. Ms. Renee, would you like the driver to take you back?”

“No need,” Renee replied. “I’ll go upstairs for a cup of coffee and leave on my own. You don’t have to follow me.”

The secretary sensed an oddness in Renee’s behavior but dismissed it, thinking it was normal for her to grab a

coffee. The rooftop coffee bar was for the Thompson Group staff, and Renee used to frequent it during her time

there.

The secretary respectfully nodded and let her be.

Renee’s expression was somber as she wandered alone in the building. She had heard that Lena was working there,

so she wanted to take a look.

She passed by the sales department and saw Lena following behind Jade like a diligent student.

Jade also seemed quite satisfied with her, constantly giving her instructions.

Renee felt like needles were prickling her heart. It was disconcerting.

Jade was a senior figure in the Thompson Group, consistently topping the sales charts for several years and making

irreplaceable contributions to the company. The fact that Lina had Lena follow her clearly demonstrated the degree

of importance Lina held for her.

Renee bit her lip. She was about to turn around and leave when she suddenly heard a high-pitched voice from

behind. “Oh? Ms. Renee! What brings you here?”

Renee turned, meeting Jacquelin’s captivating gaze.

Jacquelin’s lips sported bold, striking colors, and her wavy hair flowed over a red and black two-tone suit skirt,

adding to her feminine charm.

“You are…”

“Ms. Renee, you must’ve forgotten with how busy you are!” Jacquelin enthusiastically approached Renee. “I’m

Jaquelin from the sales department. Have you forgotten?”