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

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

glared at

was exasperating. She could never escape his

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

must marry within their social class. You need your own business, at least. But starting from

head. "I'll never

her competition!" he

raised her eyebrows. "What do

all out. I'm involved in charity work, and I thought you might be interested in helping as

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

him and asked, "Why are you doing

selfish move on my part. I'm doing this to garner

yet he was assisting her family.

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 does that

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

Elijah said nothing.

your motives, this project could be a great opportunity

"And?"

"So, I'll consider it."

his hands on his hips. "I thought you were

you think I should discuss it

He

at him again before hurrying

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

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everything to Chris. She was earnest, and

she could finish, he patted her head and smiled warmly.

"What?"

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