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?"

wanted her to like me

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

glared at

She could never

again, recalling how she had rendered him speechless previously. Now, he was returning

a daughter-in-law: she must marry within their social class. You need your own business, at least. But starting from

shook her head. "I'll never

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

her eyebrows. "What do

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

appear aloof, but she was genuinely passionate about the things she cared about, including teaching in

at him and asked, "Why are you

selfish move on my part. I'm doing this to

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

agree, I'll reserve a classroom for you in

then smiled suddenly. "You've thought this through.

Elijah said nothing.

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

"And?"

"So, I'll consider it."

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

think I should discuss it with

whom?" He

at him

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

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everything to Chris. She was

he patted her head and smiled warmly. "I

"What?"

you want to assist