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

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

glared at

exasperating. She could never

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

criterion when choosing a daughter-in-law: she must marry within their social class. You need your own business,

shook her head.

her competition!" he retorted.

raised her eyebrows.

schools and libraries!" Elijah sighed. "Since we're being candid, I'll lay it all out. I'm involved in charity

but she was genuinely passionate about

and asked, "Why

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

Kasey, yet he was assisting her family. Why

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

this through. Are you using the kids to boost your

Elijah said nothing.

"Despite your motives, this project could be a great opportunity for

"And?"

"So, I'll consider it."

his hands on his hips. "I thought you were going to be

should

He smiled.

blushed and glared at him again before

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

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recounted everything to Chris. She was earnest, and

finish, he patted her head and

"What?"

want to