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?"

"I never wanted

a bit insincere," Elijah said. "She's Chris' mom. Don't you

Lena glared at

was exasperating. She could never escape his sharp

again, recalling how she had rendered him

criterion when choosing a daughter-in-law: she must marry within their social class. You need your

shook her head. "I'll never

her competition!" he

eyebrows. "What

out. I'm involved in charity work, and I thought you

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

him and asked, "Why are you doing

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

struggling to understand him. He claimed not to like Kasey, yet he was assisting her family. Why was

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

Elijah said nothing.

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

"And?"

"So, I'll consider it."

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

think I should discuss it with

whom?" He smiled.

and glared at him again before

Elijah called after her, "Hey, give my regards to Mr. Hamerton! Talk it out as

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

her head and

"What?"

you want to assist Mr.