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

Chris'

glared at

exasperating. She could never escape his sharp

rendered him speechless

you know, Lena?" Elijah dropped his smile and looked at her seriously. "Wealthy women like 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

her head. "I'll never abandon

not her competition!" he retorted.

raised her eyebrows. "What do

I'm involved in charity work, and I thought you might be interested in

Lena might appear aloof, but she was genuinely passionate about

him and asked, "Why are

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

he was assisting her family. Why was he so invested in her family if

Elijah waved his hand. "So, are you in? If you agree, I'll reserve a classroom for you in the

suddenly. "You've thought this through. Are you using the kids to boost

Elijah said nothing.

this project could be a great opportunity

"And?"

"So, I'll consider it."

and placed his hands on his hips. "I thought you were going

I should discuss

He smiled. "With

and glared at

Mr. Hamerton! Talk it out as much as you want, maybe all

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

could finish, he patted her head and smiled warmly.

"What?"

to assist