Married a Secret Billionaire by Breaking Wave

"Maybe I just got darker from the sun," Lena said.

"You must have gone through a lot over there anyway," Lina said.

Lena smiled. A worry gnawed at her whenever she wasn't by Lina's side. She feared that Lina might face mistreatment of some sort, akin to how Lina would fret if Lena got bullied in her absence.

Zuko and Chris exchanged glances, sharing an unspoken understanding. Those two treated them like they were invisible.

Before they could engage in conversation, Zuko and Lina were swarmed and ushered away. Chris couldn't escape socializing either.

Lena smiled and returned to her quiet corner.

Suddenly, someone handed her a glass of champagne.

Lena looked up and saw Elijah standing before her. He had slightly flushed cheeks and a tipsy smile.

Adjusting his tie, he nodded toward the balcony.

Lena followed him.

the bustling banquet hall. The evening breeze brought a refreshing coolness, and the champagne

this rare moment of serenity. "Why

even without his words. Prolonged pretense and performance

with Kasey? By all accounts, Kasey was an excellent wife and mother,

faint smile, "This time... thank you very

had my personal agenda. I wanted those children to receive a

grateful to you. He keeps calling you his lucky star. I'll arrange for you to meet

I could assist Mr. Patton. However, I also hope he follows through on his campaign promises and takes

nonchalantly, taking a generous sip of his wine. "It's just a facade.

marriage to

changed as he

grinned. "Even if it's a charade and mutually advantageous, both parties obtain what they need. People are creatures of emotion. Over time,

to him. "You and

was about to request she drop the topic, but he sensed someone observing