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?"

wanted her

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

Lena glared

She could never escape

him speechless

her seriously. "Wealthy women like her have one criterion when choosing a daughter-in-law: she must marry within

shook her head. "I'll

he

her eyebrows.

being candid, I'll lay it all out. I'm involved in charity work,

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

him and asked, "Why

my part. I'm doing this

he was assisting her family. Why

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 in the new school. You can bring the kids from the mountain.

was surprised, then smiled suddenly. "You've thought this through. Are you

Elijah said nothing.

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

"And?"

"So, I'll consider it."

coat and placed his hands on

should

He smiled. "With

and glared at

her, "Hey, give my regards to Mr. Hamerton! Talk it out as much

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the apartment, she recounted everything

patted her head and

"What?"

to assist Mr.

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