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 to like me

Chris' mom. Don't you care about your

glared at

could never

him speechless previously. Now, he was returning

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. I have a solid platform. Aren't you considering

shook her head. "I'll never

he retorted.

raised her eyebrows. "What do you

lay it all out. I'm involved

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

and asked,

shrugged. "It's a selfish move on my part. I'm doing this

assisting her family. Why was he so invested in

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

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

Elijah said nothing.

project could be a great opportunity

"And?"

"So, I'll consider it."

dramatically flipped his coat and placed his hands on his hips. "I thought

I should

He

glared at him again before hurrying

Hamerton! Talk it out as much as you want, maybe all

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

patted her head and smiled

"What?"

want to assist