When Lena turned her head to look, she spotted a man approaching with a mischievous smirk."Mr. Chriss?"He grinned. "Sorry, I accidentally overheard your conversation with Madam Fleur... Or should I say your future mother-in-law?""Nah," she flatly replied, discreetly slipping the large 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-in-law 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 deme
Chris felt flattered, unsure of how to respond.Lena smiled and lightly kissed his cheek. Her soft lips against his skin ignited a sudden rush of warmth within him, making his heart race.Lately, he had an overwhelming sense of possessing her entirely. He recalled Zuko's words about "taking her out with a single shot".Now, he understood the sentiment. The gun was loaded, but he struggled to restrain himself from acting on his desires.Lena noticed his unease. "Hey, what's wrong?""What?" Chris looked into her crystal-clear eyes, his forehead glistening with sweat, and his kissed cheek flushed.He couldn't tear his gaze away from her—his eyes were fixated solely on her. His breath quickened, and he quietly moved farther away from her to avoid embarrassing himself."Are you feeling okay, Chris?" Lena asked, concerned."Umm..." He admitted that a certain part of his body wasn't feeling too well."Can I help?" Lena offered.He mustered a smile, secretly wishing she could "help"
If Elijah didn't like Lena, why did he enjoy their time together so much? It felt like being with family—relaxed, comfortable, and himself.Elijah loosened his tie and flipped through the document. He then looked at Lena and smiled. "The project is almost finished.""Really?" Lena was surprised. "That's quick!""Well, we didn't have to build schools from scratch. We purchased a couple of private ones with excellent facilities, so the project wrapped up swiftly," Elijah explained. Lena smiled, feeling the sunlight outside shining even brighter."Thanks to this charity project, my father-in-law's polling numbers have skyrocketed," he added. "He's a major contender in the Centrolis mayoral campaign. Unless something unexpected occurs, he's set to win.""That's great," Lena's eyes sparkled. "Mr. Chriss, are you going to keep your promise now?"Elijah squinted and nodded with a smile.He had convinced her to bring the kids from the mountains. The schools would handle their food and
Lena smiled, then turned and walked away.-In the next few days, she packed not only her own bags but also Chris'. She couldn't resist his persistent request to join her on the trip.Chris was excited but ensured not to show it too much.'This trip means a lot. Alone with Lena, who knows what might happen?' he thought and smiled.In Zuko's words, he went from being slow-witted to suddenly brilliant!Chris whistled and arrived at Lena's apartment early in the morning. He diligently cleaned everything inside and out.It was a weekend, and they didn't have much luggage. After packing, they went to say goodbye to Zuko and Lina.-They heard a familiar voice when they entered Zuko's home.Chris was momentarily stunned when he saw Fleur holding little Persephone and laughing uncontrollably."Ah, you two are here? Come see her, she's so adorable... Cute!"Lina invited them to sit with a smile. "Aunt Fleur, you're too kind. You gave a big gift when Sephy was born, and now you're g
A hint of disappointment flashed across Lena's eyes.Lina held her hand.Lena did not want to worry her, so she forced a smile and said, "She... is probably Mrs. Hamerton's prospective daughter-in-law, right? She seems to fit the bill. Beautiful, from a good family, and they grew up together, so they know each other well.""What nonsense are you talking about!?" Lina frowned. "Marriage is your and Chris' business. What does it have to do with Bitchy Bianca?""Bitchy Bianca?""Uh..." Lina stuck out her tongue, laughing in embarrassment.Just as Lena fiercely protected Lina, the latter was equally protective of Lena. Seeing someone threatening Lena's position, she naturally did not like that person, regardless of whether they were Chris' childhood friend or had connections!"Anyway, I won't allow anyone to harm you!" Lina squeezed Lena's hand firmly. "Including Chris!""Lina...""Let's watch and see for now." Lina chuckled. "If Bitchy Bianca behaves herself, that's fine. But if
Bianca outwardly complied, but a hint of discontent lingered in her eyes. Throughout the meal, her gaze kept drifting toward Chris. When Fleur spoke, Bianca would actively join in, steering the conversation toward their shared childhood memories.In their youth, she frequented Fleur's home, adoring the swing in her backyard and sharing a bed with Chris.Lena listened quietly, her calm facade masking the fact the delicious food lacked flavor to her."Oh, Chris…" Bianca gazed at him innocently. "Could you take me to the mountains? I'm seeking inspiration for a photo series featuring the mountains."Chris' eyes darkened, and he remained silent, subtly holding Lena's hand under the table.Bianca pouted. "Why aren't you responding?""Aren't you hungry?" Fleur tapped the table gently. "Let's eat.""Aunt Fleur, I—""I don't think you should join them," Fleur gracefully adjusted her hair. "They have important matters to attend to. What would you gain by tagging along?""Aunt Fleur!" B
Lena and Chris exchanged smiles, enjoying their peaceful time together."Well, how about this?" Chris said, "We take the train there, then the private plane can pick us up, and we can bring the kids along, too. That way, they won't have to be tired.""Sounds good!"While discussing their plans, Chris booked train tickets for himself and Lena. They opted for regular coach seats, wanting to enjoy the trip as a typical couple without any prior planning.When the day arrived, they reached the train station with the sun shining brightly. However, their attention was suddenly captured by a voice from the bustling crowd calling out, "Chris!"Lena froze as she was about to step onto the train. Chris was similarly surprised.Bianca approached them with bags of luggage, her smile radiating warmth."Chris, what a surprise! Are you two also taking this train?""Yes..." Chris looked puzzled. "How did you know...""I mentioned I wanted to explore the mountainous area for inspiration!"Lena
Lena blushed and smiled as she followed Chris into the business class section.Meanwhile, Bianca remained in her spot. Before she could even utter "Chris", the train attendant politely intercepted her. "Miss, these two seats are yours now. Please have a seat!""You..." Bianca blankly glared at her.The train attendant bowed and asked with a smile, "Is there anything else I can assist you with?"Bianca rolled her eyes repeatedly in frustration but ultimately sat down and turned to look out of the window.-This was Lena's first time in a business class section. She had never known that train carriages could be this spacious. Business class seats not only allowed her to sit comfortably, but she could also recline."How is it?" Chris asked with a smile.It was not that Lena did not mind Bianca's presence. Her jealousy dissipated once she looked at Chris' face. Despite that, she still teased him with Bianca's tone. "Not bad at all, Chris!"Chris was rendered speechless and felt be