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.

balcony was vast and tranquil, a world apart from the bustling banquet hall. The

rare moment of serenity. "Why aren't you inside,

truth, she understood even without

accounts, Kasey was an

pause, Elijah said with a faint smile, "This time... thank

personal agenda. I wanted

calling you his lucky

Patton. However, I also hope he follows through on his campaign promises and takes responsibility for

taking a generous sip of his wine. "It's just a facade. Don't take it to heart! These things

your marriage to

demeanor abruptly changed as he

time, feelings tend to evolve. I

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

about to request she drop the topic, but he sensed