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.

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

rare moment of serenity. "Why aren't you

answer. In truth, she understood even without his words.

accounts, Kasey was an excellent wife and mother, perfectly matched

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

agenda.

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

he follows through

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

marriage

abruptly changed as he

they need. People are creatures of emotion. Over time, feelings tend to evolve. I believe that as Mr. Patton

Lena turned to him. "You

request she drop the topic, but he sensed someone