Married a Secret Billionaire by Breaking Wave

When Lena turned her head to look, she spotted a man approaching with a mischievous smirk.

"Mr. Chriss?"

He grinned. "Sorry, I accidentally overheard your conversation with Madam Fleur... Or should I say your future

mother-in-law?"

"Nah," she flatly replied, discreetly slipping the large diamond ring into her pocket.

"It's not often you see such a huge diamond ring!" He approached. "Look at the color and style. She must have

spent a fortune!"

"I told you it's not happening! Are you done?"

Elijah smiled even wider upon seeing her blush. He had been discussing business with a client and had witnessed

the mother-and-daughter-in-law drama after the meeting.

Lena pouted and attempted to leave, but Elijah stopped her. "Don't leave just yet! I need to talk to you."

"What's up?"

He didn't beat around the bush. "I'm leaving the Thompson Group to start my own business. I need an assistant. Will

you help me?"

"Me?" Lena was taken aback, thinking he was joking.

However, his serious demeanor indicated otherwise.

"You're someone I can trust," Elijah explained. "I am starting from scratch and need a reliable partner."

"But I..."

"What? You're concerned about Ms. Pamela?" He chuckled. "She's not your blood sister, so why do you care so

much? Also, what's your status when you're with the Thompsons?"

Lena remained silent, avoiding eye contact.

He pointed in the direction Fleur had gone. "She... doesn't seem to like you, right?"

Lena remained resolute. "I never wanted her to like me anyway."

"That's a bit insincere," Elijah said. "She's Chris' mom. Don't you care about your boyfriend anymore?"

"You..." Lena glared at him.

Elijah was exasperating. She could never escape his sharp gaze.

He smirked again, recalling how she had rendered him speechless previously. Now, he was returning the favor.

"Do you know, Lena?" Elijah dropped his smile and looked at her seriously. "Wealthy women like her have one

criterion when choosing a daughter-in-law: she must marry within their social class. You need your own business, at

least. But starting from scratch is tough. I have a solid platform. Aren't you considering it?"

Lena shook her head. "I'll never abandon Pammy."

"I'm not her competition!" he retorted. "You're too stubborn..."

"Oh?" She raised her eyebrows. "What do you do, then?"

"I'm building schools and libraries!" Elijah sighed. "Since we're being candid, I'll lay it all out. I'm involved in charity

work, and I thought you might be interested in helping as my assistant."

What he said was accurate. Lena might appear aloof, but she was genuinely passionate about the things she cared

about, including teaching in the mountains during tough times.

She looked at him and asked, "Why are you doing that?"

"My father-in-law needs votes." He shrugged. "It's a selfish move on my part. I'm doing this to garner support for his

political future."

Lena frowned, struggling to understand him. He claimed not to like Kasey, yet he was assisting her family. Why was

he so invested in her family if their marriage lacked love?

"Alright, alright. Let's get back on track!" Elijah waved his hand. "So, are you in? If you agree, I'll reserve a

classroom for you in the new school. You can bring the kids from the mountain. How does that sound?"

Lena was surprised, then smiled suddenly. "You've thought this through. Are you using the kids to boost your father-

in-law's votes?"

Elijah said nothing.

"But..." She pondered. "Despite your motives, this project could be a great opportunity for the kids."

"And?"

"So, I'll consider it."

"Eh!" Elijah dramatically flipped his coat and placed his hands on his hips. "I thought you were going to be my

assistant!"

"Don't you think I should discuss it with someone first?"

"With whom?" He smiled. "With Chris?"

Lena blushed and glared at him again before hurrying away.

However, Elijah called after her, "Hey, give my regards to Mr. Hamerton! Talk it out as much as you want, maybe all

night..."

-

When she returned to the apartment, she recounted everything to Chris. She was earnest, and he listened intently.

Before she could finish, he patted her head and smiled warmly. "I support you."

"What?"

"Don't you want to assist Mr. Chriss?"

Lena was bewildered. How did he know what she was going to say before she said it?

"I..."

"You silly goose." He pinched her cheek, his eyes filled with charm.

To others, Lena seemed emotionally reserved, but with Chris, her feelings were transparent. He could read her like

an open book.

"If you weren't interested in helping Mr. Chriss with his schools and libraries, you wouldn't have discussed it with me

for so long," he deduced.

He added, "I'm sure his cause touched you the most, right?"

She blushed and chuckled. "How do you know everything?"

"I know everything about you without you having to say it."

"So, you really support me?"

He embraced her, his strong heartbeat calming her. "No matter what you decide, I'll be by your side."

"So..." She hesitated and retrieved the ring. "You'd support this decision too, right?"

"Hmm?"

"I can't accept this ring," she explained. "Please return it to your mom for me."

Chris observed her quietly.

The petite girl who appeared fragile was anything but. He had heard Fleur had taken her to buy a ring today. It

pleased him because it meant his mother approved of Lena.

However, Fleur seemed to forget that Lena was just like her in many ways. She might seem arrogant, stubborn, and

aloof on the surface, but she had a soft heart.

Chris said in his deep voice, "Lena, since my mom won't take it back, go ahead and wear it. She's stubborn but truly

likes you, even if she doesn't say it."

"But..." She looked at him. "I still think I should return it to you."

"Lena..."

Mischievousness gleamed in her eyes. "Because you should buy me a ring instead!"