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.

balcony was vast and tranquil, a world apart from the bustling banquet hall. The evening breeze brought a refreshing coolness,

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

without his words. Prolonged pretense and performance before

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

with a faint smile,

replied casually. “I had my personal agenda. I wanted those children to receive a

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

hope he follows through on his campaign promises and takes responsibility

wine. “It’s just a

marriage

as

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, he will

you…” Lena turned to him. “You

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