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 me

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

Lena glared at

She could never escape his sharp

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

her 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. Aren't you

head. "I'll never

competition!" he retorted.

She raised her eyebrows. "What do you do,

being candid, I'll lay it all out. I'm

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

him and asked, "Why

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

assisting her

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

"You've thought this through. Are you using the kids to boost

Elijah said nothing.

"Despite your motives, this project could be a

"And?"

"So, I'll consider it."

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

think I should discuss

He

at him

give my regards to Mr. Hamerton!

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

could finish, he patted her

"What?"

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