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.

a world apart from the bustling banquet hall. The evening breeze brought

rare moment of serenity. "Why aren't

at her, reluctant to answer. In truth, she understood even without his words. Prolonged

accounts, Kasey was an excellent wife

pause, Elijah said with a faint smile,

casually. "I had my personal agenda. I wanted those children to receive

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

he follows through

nonchalantly, taking a generous sip of his wine. "It's just a facade. Don't

marriage

abruptly changed as he locked eyes

if it's a charade and mutually advantageous, both parties obtain what they need. People are creatures of emotion. Over time, feelings tend to evolve. I believe that as Mr. Patton spends more time with those children, he

you..." Lena turned to him. "You and Ms. Patton are no

to request she drop the topic,