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

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

condition," he said. "If any of them excel, they'll work for the

already thought of

individuals are rare. How could I not plan ahead? How do you think the Hamertons became the leaders of the

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

their men are even better! Are you finished,

document and playfully tapped

"I'm your superior, remember!"

still calling

suddenly remembered

his father's request to find his

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