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?"

never wanted

"She's Chris' mom. Don't

glared at

could

again, recalling how she had rendered him speechless previously.

her have one criterion when 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

her head. "I'll never abandon

competition!" he retorted. "You're too

eyebrows. "What

lay it all out. I'm involved in charity work, and I thought you might be interested in helping as

genuinely passionate about the things she cared about, including teaching in

looked at him and asked, "Why are you doing

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

was assisting her family. Why was he so invested

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. How does that

this through. Are you using the kids

Elijah said nothing.

your motives, this project could be a great opportunity for

"And?"

"So, I'll consider it."

his hands on his hips.

you think I should discuss it

He

at him again before

Elijah called after her, "Hey, give my regards to Mr. Hamerton!

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returned to the apartment, she recounted everything

her

"What?"

you want to assist Mr.