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

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

glared

could never escape his sharp

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

his smile and looked at her seriously. "Wealthy women like her have one criterion when choosing a daughter-in-law: she must marry within their social class. You need

her head.

he

her eyebrows. "What

we're being candid, I'll lay it all out. I'm involved in charity work, and I thought you might be

aloof, but she was genuinely passionate

him and asked, "Why are you

a selfish move on my part. I'm doing this

to like Kasey, yet he was assisting her family.

reserve a classroom for you in the new school. You can bring

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

Elijah said nothing.

motives, this project could be a great opportunity for

"And?"

"So, I'll consider it."

Elijah dramatically flipped his coat and placed his hands on his hips. "I thought you

you think I should discuss it with someone

whom?" He smiled. "With

glared at him again before hurrying

regards to Mr. Hamerton!

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

he patted her head and

"What?"

to assist Mr.