The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 268

Thalassa froze up a bit, but she mustered the courage and stepped in.

She could have easily ditched this, but thinking about the guests, she figured she should at least whip up some coffee.

Otherwise, people might think she was a lousy secretary. After all, Mr. Sinclair’s old friend was here, and she should at least play the host.

She just wanted to pop two cups of coffee on their table and make a graceful exit from the office.

But, she didn’t see this coming.

She never thought that when Charlotte said she was Lysander’s old friend, she meant it in this way.

Had she known this, she’d rather die than come here.

Thalassa’s mind was racing, but she kept a professional smile on her face. She stepped in and put the coffee aside without looking at the desk. “Mr. Sinclair, your coffee is here.. If there’s nothing else.”

she was about to say she’d leave if

Everhart, thank you.” Charlotte stood up, distancing herself from Lysander, and said to Thalassa, “The receptionist was so clueless to block me at the entrance. If it

was taken aback. She instinctively looked at Lysander, only to meet his icy, stern gaze.

skipped a beat. “Ms. Ravensong, didn’t you call Mr. Sinclair before coming?”

you anymore. I’ll leave first. Let’s catch up another time.” Feeling the oppressive

the office, Thalassa hastily followed.

voice echoed. “Ms. Everhart, stay here.”

sweat breaking out

her to breathe. She managed a small smile,

him look like a mountain casting a large shadow, threatening to engulf Thalassa. Fear choked her breath. She instinctively wanted to flee, but before she could move,

voice was cold, tinged with a hint

nose hot in

and she hurriedly said, “Mr.

let her up? Thalassa, don’t make meaningless moves. You can’t escape.” Lysander coldly said.

and strong breath took away her already unsettled breathing. His lips sealed hers. The moment their lips touched was like an electric shock, and the numbing sensation quickly spread from her lips to her heart, making her heart