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

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

glared at

exasperating. She could

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

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 you

shook her head. "I'll never abandon

not her competition!" he retorted. "You're too

She raised her eyebrows. "What

lay it all out. I'm involved in charity work, and I thought you might be interested in helping as my

was genuinely passionate about the things she cared about, including teaching in the mountains

him and asked, "Why are

a selfish move on my part. I'm doing this to garner support for

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

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

suddenly. "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."

on

I should discuss it

whom?" He smiled. "With

at him again before

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

-

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

her head and smiled warmly. "I

"What?"

you want to assist