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

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

Lena glared

She could never escape his

had rendered him speechless

women like 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

shook her head. "I'll never

her competition!" he retorted. "You're too

eyebrows. "What

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

passionate about the things she cared about, including teaching in the mountains during

asked, "Why are you

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

He claimed not to like Kasey, yet he was assisting her family. Why was he so invested in her family if

his hand. "So, are you in? If you agree, I'll reserve a classroom for you in the new school. You

this through. Are you using the kids to boost your

Elijah said nothing.

this project could be

"And?"

"So, I'll consider it."

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

think I should discuss it with

He smiled.

at him

regards to Mr. Hamerton! Talk it out as much as you want,

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she returned to the apartment, she recounted everything

patted her head and smiled warmly. "I

"What?"

you want to assist