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?"

resolute. "I never wanted her

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

glared at

exasperating. She could never

she had rendered him speechless previously. Now, he was returning the

like her have one criterion when choosing a daughter-in-law: she must marry within their social class. You

head. "I'll

not her competition!" he retorted. "You're too

She raised her eyebrows. "What do

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

might appear aloof, but she was genuinely passionate about

him and asked, "Why

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

not to like Kasey, yet he was assisting her family.

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 from the mountain.

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

Elijah said nothing.

this project could be a

"And?"

"So, I'll consider it."

on his

I should discuss

whom?" He

glared at him again before

Mr. Hamerton! Talk it out as much as you

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returned to the apartment, she recounted everything to Chris. She was earnest, and he listened

she could finish, he patted her head and smiled

"What?"

want to