If Elijah didn't like Lena, why did he enjoy their time together so much? It felt like being with family— relaxed, comfortable, and himself.

Elijah loosened his tie and flipped through the document. He then looked at Lena and smiled. "The project is almost finished."

"Really?" Lena was surprised. "That's quick!"

"Well, we didn't have to build schools from scratch. We purchased a couple of private ones with excellent facilities, so the project wrapped up swiftly," Elijah explained.

Lena smiled, feeling the sunlight outside shining even brighter.

"Thanks to this charity project, my father-in-law's polling numbers have skyrocketed," he added. "He's a major contender in the Centrolis mayoral campaign. Unless something unexpected occurs, he's set to win."

"That's great," Lena's eyes sparkled. "Mr. Chriss, are you going to keep your promise now?"

nodded with a

from the mountains. The schools would handle their food and accommodation, and exceptional students

them excel, they'll work for the Chriss Group in

already thought of that?" She

plan ahead? How do you think

many qualities you'll never learn." Lena's tone remained steady as she organized documents. "Their family has been nurturing talent for generations. You'd need centuries to reach

alright!" Elijah grinned. "The Hamertons are the best, and their men are even better! Are you finished, ma'am? You're not even

up a document and playfully tapped his

"I'm your superior, remember!"

still calling

He suddenly remembered something and smiled

to find his illegitimate daughter before

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