Married a Secret Billionaire by Breaking Wave

When Lena turned her head to look, she spotted a man approaching with a mischievous smirk.

"Mr. Chriss?"

He grinned. "Sorry, I accidentally overheard your conversation with Madam Fleur... Or should I say your future mother-in-law?"

"Nah," she flatly replied, discreetly slipping the large diamond ring into her pocket.

"It's not often you see such a huge diamond ring!" He approached. "Look at the color and style. She must have spent a fortune!"

"I told you it's not happening! Are you done?"

Elijah smiled even wider upon seeing her blush. He had been discussing business with a client and had witnessed the mother-and-daughter-in-law drama after the meeting.

Lena pouted and attempted to leave, but Elijah stopped her. "Don't leave just yet! I need to talk to you."

"What's up?"

He didn't beat around the bush. "I'm leaving the Thompson Group to start my own business. I need an assistant. Will you help me?"

"Me?" Lena was taken aback, thinking he was joking.

However, his serious demeanor indicated otherwise.

"You're someone I can trust," Elijah explained. "I am starting from scratch and need a reliable partner."

"But I..."

"What? You're concerned about Ms. Pamela?" He chuckled. "She's not your blood sister, so why do you care so much? Also, what's your status when you're with the Thompsons?"

Lena remained silent, avoiding eye contact.

He pointed in the direction Fleur had gone. "She... doesn't seem to like you, right?"

remained resolute. "I never wanted her

insincere," Elijah said. "She's Chris'

Lena glared

was exasperating. She could never escape his

she had rendered him speechless

at her seriously. "Wealthy women like her have one criterion when choosing a daughter-in-law: she must marry within their social class. You need your own business, at least. But starting from scratch is tough. I

her head.

competition!" he retorted. "You're too

raised her eyebrows.

sighed. "Since we're being candid, I'll lay it all out. I'm involved

he said was accurate. Lena might appear aloof, but she was genuinely passionate about the things she cared about, including teaching in the

asked, "Why are you

shrugged. "It's a selfish move on my part. I'm doing this to

understand him. He claimed not to like Kasey, yet he was assisting her family. Why

in? If you agree, I'll reserve a

suddenly. "You've thought this through. Are you using

Elijah said nothing.

"Despite your motives, this project could be a great opportunity for the

"And?"

"So, I'll consider it."

and placed his hands on his hips. "I thought

you think I should

whom?" He

at him again before

her, "Hey, give my regards to Mr. Hamerton! Talk it out as much as you want,

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to the apartment, she recounted everything to Chris. She was earnest,

could finish, he patted her head and smiled

"What?"

want to assist