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?"

wanted her to like

Chris'

Lena glared

She could never

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

like her have one criterion when choosing a daughter-in-law: she must marry within their social class. You

her head. "I'll never abandon

competition!" he retorted.

She raised her eyebrows. "What do

schools and libraries!" Elijah sighed. "Since we're being candid, I'll lay it all out. I'm involved

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

asked, "Why are you

"It's a selfish move on my part. I'm doing this to garner support

yet he was assisting

you agree, I'll reserve a classroom for you in

this through. Are you using the kids to boost your

Elijah said nothing.

your motives, this project could be a great opportunity for the

"And?"

"So, I'll consider it."

and placed his hands on his hips. "I thought you were going

should discuss it with

whom?" He smiled. "With

blushed and glared at him again before hurrying

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

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recounted everything to Chris. She was earnest,

she could finish, he patted her head and smiled

"What?"

to assist Mr.