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?"

remained resolute. "I never wanted her to

Elijah said. "She's Chris' mom. Don't you care about

glared at

was exasperating. She could never escape his

him speechless previously. Now, he

like her have one criterion when choosing a daughter-in-law: she must marry within

her head. "I'll never abandon

her competition!" he

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 I thought you might be interested

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

at him and asked, "Why are you doing

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

like Kasey, yet he was assisting her family. Why was he so invested in her family if

in? If you agree, I'll reserve a classroom for you in the new school. You can bring the kids from the

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

Elijah said nothing.

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

"And?"

"So, I'll consider it."

Elijah dramatically flipped his coat and placed his hands on his hips.

you think I should discuss

whom?" He smiled.

at him again

to Mr. Hamerton! Talk it out as much as you

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

could finish, he patted her head and smiled warmly. "I

"What?"

want to