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 evening breeze brought a refreshing coolness, and the champagne carried a hint

this rare moment of serenity. "Why

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

never contemplated a happily-ever-after with Kasey? By all accounts, Kasey was an excellent wife and mother,

said with a faint

personal agenda. I wanted those children to receive a better

you. He keeps calling you his lucky star. I'll arrange for you to meet him when the opportunity

hope he follows through on his campaign promises and takes

his wine. "It's just

marriage

as he locked

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

to him. "You and Ms. Patton are no

she drop the topic, but