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.

bustling banquet hall. The evening

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

without his words. Prolonged pretense and

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

a faint smile,

personal agenda.

is extremely grateful to you. He keeps calling you his lucky star. I’ll

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

just a

your marriage

as he locked eyes

mutually advantageous, both parties obtain what they need. People are creatures of emotion. Over time, feelings tend

to him. “You and Ms. Patton are no

she drop the topic,