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 to

"She's Chris' mom.

glared

could never escape his

him speechless previously. Now, he

like her have one criterion when choosing a daughter-in-law: she must marry within their social class. You need your own business, at

her head.

competition!" he retorted. "You're too

She raised her eyebrows. "What

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

she was genuinely passionate about the things she cared about, including teaching in the mountains during

at him and asked, "Why are

my part. I'm doing this

he was assisting

alright. Let's get back on track!" Elijah waved his hand. "So, are you in? If you agree, I'll reserve a classroom for you in the new school. You can bring the kids

"You've thought this through. Are you using the kids to boost your father-in-law's

Elijah said nothing.

motives, this project could be a great opportunity

"And?"

"So, I'll consider it."

placed his hands on his hips. "I thought you were

you think I should discuss it

He smiled.

and glared at him again before

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

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recounted everything to Chris. She was

her head and smiled warmly. "I

"What?"

want to assist Mr.