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 like

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

glared

could never escape his sharp

him

marry within their social class. You need your own business, at least. But starting from scratch is tough.

head. "I'll

not her competition!" he retorted.

raised her eyebrows. "What do

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

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

him and asked, "Why are you doing

move on my part.

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

you in? If you agree, I'll reserve a classroom for you in the new

smiled suddenly. "You've thought this through. Are you using the kids to boost

Elijah said nothing.

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

"And?"

"So, I'll consider it."

dramatically flipped his coat and placed his hands on his hips. "I thought you were going to be my

should discuss it with

whom?" He smiled. "With

blushed and glared at him again

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

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recounted everything to Chris. She was earnest, and

patted her head and

"What?"

want to assist Mr.