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?"

"I never wanted

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

glared at

could never escape his

how she had rendered him speechless

when choosing a daughter-in-law: she must marry within their social class. You need your own

head.

competition!" he retorted.

She raised her eyebrows.

building schools and 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

appear aloof, but she was genuinely passionate about the things she cared about,

at him and asked, "Why are

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 her family. Why was he so invested in her family if their marriage

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. How does

through. Are you using the kids to boost your

Elijah said nothing.

project could be a great opportunity

"And?"

"So, I'll consider it."

placed his hands on his

should discuss

whom?" He smiled. "With

and glared at him again before hurrying

Mr. Hamerton!

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returned to the apartment, she recounted everything to Chris.

patted her head and

"What?"

to assist Mr.