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 her

Elijah said. "She's Chris' mom.

Lena glared at

exasperating. She could never escape

him speechless previously. Now, he was returning the

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

shook her head. "I'll never

her competition!" he retorted. "You're too

She raised her eyebrows. "What do

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

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

looked at him and asked, "Why are

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

yet he was assisting her family.

get back 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.

this through. Are you using the kids

Elijah said nothing.

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

"And?"

"So, I'll consider it."

on his hips. "I thought you were

think I should discuss it with someone

whom?" He

blushed and glared at him again before hurrying

"Hey, give my regards to Mr. Hamerton! Talk it out as much as you want, maybe all

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recounted everything

finish, he patted her

"What?"

want to assist Mr.