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

said. "She's Chris' mom. Don't you care

glared

She could never escape his sharp

she had rendered him speechless

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.

shook her head. "I'll

competition!" he retorted. "You're too

She raised her eyebrows. "What

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

accurate. Lena might appear aloof, but she was genuinely passionate about the things she cared

asked,

a selfish move on my part. I'm doing this to garner support for his political

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

agree, I'll reserve a classroom for you in the new school. You can bring the kids from the mountain. How

"You've thought this through.

Elijah said nothing.

"Despite your motives, this project could be a

"And?"

"So, I'll consider it."

placed his hands on his hips. "I thought

I should discuss it with someone

whom?" He smiled.

at him again before

Elijah called after her, "Hey, give my regards to Mr. Hamerton! Talk it out

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to the apartment, she recounted everything to Chris. She

could finish, he patted her head and smiled warmly. "I support

"What?"

to