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 breeze brought a refreshing coolness, and

“Why aren’t you

answer. In truth, she understood even without his words. Prolonged pretense and performance before many people could be

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

Elijah said with a faint smile,

personal agenda.

father-in-law is extremely grateful to you. He keeps calling you his lucky star. I’ll arrange for you to meet him

assist Mr. Patton. However, I also hope he follows

a generous sip of his wine. “It’s just a facade. Don’t take it

marriage to

demeanor abruptly changed as he locked

what they need. People are creatures of emotion. Over time, feelings tend to evolve. I believe that as Mr. Patton spends more time with those children,

him. “You and Ms.

to request she drop the topic, but he sensed someone