Married a Secret Billionaire

“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.

tranquil, a world apart from the bustling banquet hall. The evening breeze

rare moment of serenity. “Why aren’t you inside, mingling

In truth, she understood even without

a happily-ever-after with Kasey? By all accounts, Kasey was an excellent wife and mother, perfectly matched with

faint

my personal agenda. I wanted those children to receive a

lucky star. I’ll arrange for you to

pleased I could assist Mr. Patton. However, I also hope he follows through on

a generous sip of his wine. “It’s just

your marriage

abruptly changed as he

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

to him. “You and Ms. Patton

about to request she drop the topic,