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 to like

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

Lena glared

She could

him speechless previously. Now, he was

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

head. "I'll never

competition!" he

She raised her eyebrows. "What do

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

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

and asked, "Why

a selfish move on my part. I'm doing

claimed not to like Kasey, yet he 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

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

Elijah said nothing.

your motives, this project

"And?"

"So, I'll consider it."

flipped his coat and placed his hands on

you think I should discuss it with

He

at him again before hurrying

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

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

patted her

"What?"

want to assist Mr.