Chapter 1467
When Lena turned her head to look, she spotted a man approaching with a mischievous smirk.
“Mr. Chriss?”
He grinned. “Sorry, I identally overheard your conversation with Madam Fleur… Or should I say
your future mother-inw?”
“Nah,” she tly replied, discreetly slipping therge diamond ring into her pocket.
“It’s not often you see such a huge diamond ring!” He approached. “Look at the color and style. She
must have spent a fortune!”
“I told you it’s not happening! Are you done?”
Elijah smiled even wider upon seeing her blush. He had been discussing business with a client and had
witnessed the mother-and-daughter-inw drama after the meeting.
Lena pouted and attempted to leave, but Elijah stopped her. “Don’t leave just yet! I need to talk to you.”
“What’s up?”
He didn’t beat around the bush. “I’m leaving the Thompson Group to start my own business. I need an
assistant. Will you help me?”
“Me?” Lena was taken aback, thinking he was joking.
However, his serious demeanor indicated otherwise.
“You’re someone I can trust,” Elijah exined. “I am starting from scratch and need a reliable partner.”
“But I…”
“What? You’re concerned about Ms. Pam?” He chuckled. “She’s not your blood sister, so why do
you care so much? Also, what’s your status when you’re with the Thompsons?”
Lena remained silent, avoiding eye contact.
He pointed in the direction Fleur had gone. “She… doesn’t seem to like you, right?”
Lena remained resolute. “I never wanted her to like me anyway.”
“That’s a bit insincere,” Elijah said. “She’s Chris’ mom. Don’t you care about your boyfriend anymore?”
“You…” Lena red at him.
Elijah was exasperating. She could never escape his sharp gaze.
He smirked again, recalling how she had rendered him speechless previously. Now, he was returning
the favor.
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“Do you know, Lena?” Elijah dropped his smile and looked at her seriously. “Wealthy women like her
have one criterion when choosing a daughter-inw: she must marry within their social ss. You need
your own business, at least. But starting from scratch is tough. I have a solid tform. Aren’t you
considering it?”
Lena shook her head. “I’ll never abandon Pammy.”
“I’m not herpetition!” he retorted. “You’re too stubborn…”
“Oh?” She raised her eyebrows. “What do you do, then?”
“I’m building schools and libraries!” Elijah sighed. “Since we’re being candid, I’lly it all out. I’m
involved in charity work, and I thought you might be interested in helping as my assistant.”
What he said was urate. Lena might appear aloof, but she was genuinely passionate about the
things she cared about, including teaching in the mountains during tough times.
She looked at him and asked, “Why are you doing that?”
“My father-inw needs votes.” He shrugged. “It’s a selfish move on my part. I’m doing this to garner
support for his political future.”
Lena frowned, struggling to understand him. He imed not to like Kasey, yet he was assisting her
family. Why was he so invested in her family if their marriagecked love?
“Alright, alright. Let’s get back on track!” Elijah waved his hand. “So, are you in? If you agree, I’ll
reserve a ssroom for you in the new school. You can bring the kids from the mountain. How does
that sound?”
Lena was surprised, then smiled suddenly. “You’ve thought this through. Are you using the kids to
boost your father-inw’s votes?”
Elijah said nothing.
“But…” She pondered. “Despite your motives, this project could be a great opportunity for the kids.”
“And?”
“So, I’ll consider it.”
“Eh!” Elijah dramatically flipped his coat and ced his hands on his hips. “I thought you were going to
be my assistant!”
“Don’t you think I should discuss it with someone first?”
“With whom?” He smiled. “With Chris?”
Lena blushed and red at him again before hurrying away.
However, Elijah called after her, “Hey, give my regards to Mr. Hamerton! Talk it out as much as you
want, maybe all night…”
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When she returned to the apartment, she recounted everything to Chris. She was earnest, and he
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Before she could finish, he patted her head and smiled warmly. “I support you.”
“What?”
“Don’t you want to assist Mr. Chriss?”
Lena was bewildered. How did he know what she was going to say before she said it?
“I…”
“You silly goose.” He pinched her cheek, his eyes filled with charm.
To others, Lena seemed emotionally reserved, but with Chris, her feelings were transparent. He could
read her like an open book.
“If you weren’t interested in helping Mr. Chriss with his schools and libraries, you wouldn’t have
discussed it with me for so long,” he deduced.
He added, “I’m sure his cause touched you the most, right?”
She blushed and chuckled. “How do you know everything?”
“I know everything about you without you having to say it.”
“So, you really support me?”
He embraced her, his strong heartbeat calming her. “No matter what you decide, I’ll be by your side.”
“So…” She hesitated and retrieved the ring. “You’d support this decision too, right?”
“Hmm?”
“I can’t ept this ring,” she exined. “Please return it to your mom for me.”
Chris observed her quietly.
The petite girl who appeared fragile was anything but. He had heard Fleur had taken her to buy a ring
today. It pleased him because it meant his mother approved of Lena.
However, Fleur seemed to forget that Lena was just like her in many ways. She might seem arrogant,
stubborn, and aloof on the surface, but she had a soft heart.
Chris said in his deep voice, “Lena, since my mom won’t take it back, go ahead and wear it. She’s
stubborn but truly likes you, even if she doesn’t say it.”
“But…” She looked at him. “I still think I should return it to you.”
“Lena…”
Mischievousness gleamed in her eyes. “Because you should buy me a ring instead!”