Married a Secret Billionaire by Breaking Wave

Lena appeared distant, her gaze fixed on him as she adopted the same stern tone he had used with Nala earlier. "If it were me, I'd break the scumbag's legs!"

Elijah tensed up. He had always been carefree and cherished his freedom. Even when confronted by Kasey, he hadn't flinched. Yet, the intensity of Lena's demeanor caught him off guard.

"Hmm, you sure know how to speak your mind," Elijah replied, avoiding direct eye contact.

"Lena, do you also think that I'm having an affair with Jacquelin?" he asked.

Lena responded icily. "Your affair is something I don't want to know about, nor do I want to speculate."

"In truth, I'm not," he revealed.

Lena was taken aback.

Elijah had a serious expression, which was quite different from his usual nonchalant look. He smirked slightly, and his gaze revealed some complexity, while his shallow smile conveyed a hint of helplessness.

"The high-ranking executives of the company are in intense conflict. Mr. Nicholas used to be someone of the streets, and his understanding of interpersonal relationships is different from ours. While he values loyalty and friendship, the company isn't the same as the streets..."

say?" Lena's heart clenched. "Are you saying those who oppose...

"You catch on quickly."

"What should we do?"

getting agitated?" Elijah chuckled, his gaze carrying a deeper meaning, "Isn't

"Oh..."

she's fine? It's because

"Huh?" Lena was puzzled.

aunt. The Bayers have a close relationship with the Thompsons, so naturally, I

who oppose naturally turn their attention to me, and Jacquelin was forced onto me. Actually, even before Jacquelin, I've already

Lena listened to Elijah's explanation, her perception of

Why didn't you explain? Why

matter. I don't

"What did you say?"

convenience. The Pattons are a scholarly family, not as prestigious as the major families. Still, they have some connections in the political world. Our parents arranged this marriage.

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