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?"

resolute. "I never wanted her to like

bit insincere," Elijah said. "She's Chris'

glared

could

recalling how she had rendered him

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. Aren't you considering

head. "I'll never

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

eyebrows. "What

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

but she was genuinely passionate about the things she

at him and asked, "Why are you doing

on my part. I'm

He claimed not to like Kasey, yet he was assisting her family. Why was he so invested

"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

through.

Elijah said nothing.

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

"And?"

"So, I'll consider it."

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

should discuss it with someone

He smiled.

and glared at him

regards to Mr. Hamerton! Talk it

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

could finish, he patted her head and smiled warmly. "I

"What?"

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