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?"

"I never wanted her to

Chris' mom. Don't you care about your

Lena glared

could

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

daughter-in-law: she must marry within their social class. You need

head. "I'll never abandon

competition!" he retorted. "You're too

She raised her eyebrows.

sighed. "Since we're being candid, I'll lay it all out. I'm

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

looked at him and asked, "Why are you doing

votes." He shrugged. "It's a selfish move on my part.

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

alright. Let's get back on track!" Elijah waved his hand. "So, are you in? If you agree, I'll reserve a classroom for you in the

thought this through. Are you using the kids to boost your father-in-law's

Elijah said nothing.

"Despite your motives, this project could be

"And?"

"So, I'll consider it."

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

you think I should discuss it

whom?" He smiled.

at him

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

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

she could finish, he patted her head

"What?"

you want to