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

bit insincere," Elijah said. "She's Chris' mom. Don't you care

Lena glared at

was exasperating. She could never escape his

recalling how she had rendered him speechless

dropped his smile and looked at her seriously. "Wealthy women like her have one criterion when choosing a daughter-in-law: she must marry within their social class.

shook her head.

he

She raised her eyebrows. "What do you

it all out. I'm involved in charity work, and I thought you might

appear aloof, but she was genuinely passionate about the things she cared about, including

asked, "Why are

my part.

was assisting her family. Why was he so

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

"You've thought this through. Are

Elijah said nothing.

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

"And?"

"So, I'll consider it."

his coat and placed his hands on his

you think I should discuss it

whom?" He smiled. "With

glared at him again before

regards to Mr. Hamerton! Talk it out as much

-

she recounted everything to

finish, he patted her

"What?"

to

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