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?"

never wanted her to like me

"She's Chris'

Lena glared at

exasperating. She could never escape

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

marry within their social class. You need your own business, at least. But starting

head. "I'll

he retorted. "You're

her eyebrows. "What do you do,

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

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

at him and asked, "Why are you doing

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

assisting her family. Why was he so invested in her

back on track!" Elijah waved his hand. "So, are you in? If you agree, I'll reserve a classroom for you in the new school. You can bring the kids from the mountain. How does that

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

Elijah said nothing.

your motives, this project could be a great opportunity for

"And?"

"So, I'll consider it."

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

you think I should discuss

whom?" He smiled. "With

at him again before

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

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

he patted her head and

"What?"

you want to