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.

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

this rare moment of serenity. "Why aren't

without his words. Prolonged pretense and performance

all accounts, Kasey was an excellent wife

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

agenda. I wanted

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

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

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

your marriage

demeanor abruptly changed as he locked

of emotion. Over time, feelings tend to evolve. I believe that as Mr. Patton spends

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

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