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?"

wanted her to like me

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

glared

She could

had rendered him speechless previously. Now,

she must marry within their social class. You need your own business, at

shook her head. "I'll never

her competition!" he retorted. "You're too

She raised her eyebrows. "What do you do,

building schools and libraries!" Elijah sighed. "Since we're being candid, I'll lay it all out. I'm involved in charity work, and I thought you might be

was accurate. Lena might appear aloof, but she was genuinely passionate

him and asked, "Why are you doing

shrugged. "It's a selfish move on my part.

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

"So, are you in? If you agree, I'll reserve a classroom for you

"You've thought this through. Are you using

Elijah said nothing.

"Despite your motives, this project could be a great

"And?"

"So, I'll consider it."

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

think I should discuss it with someone

whom?" He smiled.

glared at

Mr. Hamerton! Talk it out as much as you want,

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the apartment, she recounted everything

finish, he patted her head and smiled

"What?"

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