Married a Secret Billionaire novel Chapter 1413

Lena appeared distant, her gaze fixed on him as she adopted the same stern tone he had used with Nala earlier. "If it were me, I'd break the scumbag's legs!"

Elijah tensed up. He had always been carefree and cherished his freedom. Even when confronted by Kasey, he hadn't flinched. Yet, the intensity of Lena's demeanor caught him off guard.

"Hmm, you sure know how to speak your mind," Elijah replied, avoiding direct eye contact.

"Lena, do you also think that I'm having an affair with Jacquelin?" he asked.

Lena responded icily. "Your affair is something I don't want to know about, nor do I want to speculate."

"In truth, I'm not," he revealed.

Lena was taken aback.

Elijah had a serious expression, which was quite different from his usual nonchalant look. He smirked slightly, and his gaze revealed some complexity, while his shallow smile conveyed a hint of helplessness.

"The high-ranking executives of the company are in intense conflict. Mr. Nicholas used to be someone of the streets, and his understanding of interpersonal relationships is different from ours. While he values loyalty and friendship, the company isn't the same as the streets..."

"What exactly are you trying to say?" Lena's heart clenched. "Are you saying those who oppose… will target Ms. Thompson?"

"You catch on quickly."

"What should we do?"

"Why are you getting agitated?" Elijah chuckled, his gaze carrying a deeper meaning, "Isn't Ms. Thompson fine now?"

"Oh..."

"Do you know why she's fine? It's because I took the bullet for her!"

"Huh?" Lena was puzzled.

Lena choked.

"Moreover, it's a man's instinct!" Elijah said nonchalantly.

"Y-You!" Lena's values were completely different from his. "Since you don't like her, you shouldn't—"

"Miss, are you from the olden days?" Elijah stared at her. "We are a legitimate couple. Isn't it normal for a husband and wife to do that? Besides, all those rumors and flings outside were set up by others! Even if I don't like Kasey, I've never betrayed her!"

"But..." For the first time, Lena faced someone she couldn't debate. Elijah's argument had some merit, though not completely convincing.

Later, Lena grasped that everyone's world, including Chris, Lina, and Zuko's, revolved around pure emotions—love meant love, and not loving meant just that. It was as straightforward as it got.

However, the world was complex. In Elijah and Kasey's case, their relationship existed in a gray zone.

There wasn't love—only interests and duties mattered. There was no infidelity, but no explanations were needed.