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?"

squinted and nodded

to bring the kids from the mountains. The schools would handle their food

I have one condition," he said. "If any of them

already thought of

eyebrow. "Talented individuals are rare. How could I not plan ahead? How do you think the Hamertons became the leaders of the four families?

you'll never learn." Lena's tone remained steady as she organized documents. "Their family has been nurturing talent for generations.

are even better! Are

document and playfully tapped his head before

"I'm your superior, remember!"

calling

He suddenly remembered something and smiled to

to find his

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