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.

world apart from the bustling banquet hall. The evening breeze brought a refreshing coolness, and the champagne carried a hint of

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

truth, she understood even without his words. Prolonged pretense and performance before

with Kasey? By all accounts, Kasey was an excellent wife and mother,

a faint smile, “This

my personal agenda. I wanted those children

you. He keeps calling you his lucky star. I’ll arrange for you to

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

chuckled nonchalantly, taking a generous sip of his wine. “It’s just a

your marriage to

changed as

it’s a charade and mutually advantageous, both parties obtain what they need. People are creatures of emotion. Over time, feelings tend to evolve. I believe that as Mr. Patton

“You and Ms.

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