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

Chris' mom. Don't you care about

Lena glared

exasperating. She could

she had rendered him speechless previously. Now, he

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

her head. "I'll never

her competition!" he retorted. "You're too

raised her eyebrows.

I'm involved in charity

accurate. Lena might appear aloof, but she was genuinely passionate about the things she cared about, including teaching in the

and asked,

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

He claimed not to like Kasey, yet he was assisting

I'll reserve a classroom for you in the new school. You can bring the kids from the mountain. How does

then smiled suddenly. "You've thought this through. Are

Elijah said nothing.

pondered. "Despite your motives, this project could be a great

"And?"

"So, I'll consider it."

on

I should discuss it with someone

whom?" He smiled. "With

and glared at him

regards to Mr. Hamerton!

-

everything

her head

"What?"

to assist Mr.

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