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

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

glared at

She could never escape

had rendered him speechless previously. Now, he was

have one criterion when choosing a daughter-in-law: she must marry within their social class. You need your own business, at least. But starting from scratch is tough. I have a solid platform.

her head. "I'll never abandon

competition!" he retorted. "You're

eyebrows. "What do

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 in helping as my

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

looked at him and asked, "Why are you

on my part. I'm doing

he was assisting her family.

alright. Let's get back on track!" Elijah waved his hand. "So, are you in? If you agree, I'll reserve a classroom for you

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

Elijah said nothing.

pondered. "Despite your motives, this project could

"And?"

"So, I'll consider it."

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

think I should

whom?" He

at him again

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

-

she recounted everything to

her head and smiled warmly. "I support

"What?"

want to assist