The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 474

Thalassa wasn’t keen on addressing that matter.

She didn’t want Bruce to be her father. She wanted to deny that more than anyone.

She looked away, saying, “I’m a bit tired, and I’d like to go home to rest. Thanks for covering for me earlier.”

As she moved to depart, Leopold stepped in her path; his gaze filled with concern and tenderness, “Let me take you home.”

She didn’t wish to talk so he didn’t push.

Thalassa declined outright, “No need, I can take a taxi.”

She couldn’t afford to have any more ties with Leopold, let alone get too close.

Since there was no chance for them, she had to make him let go.

It was for his own good.

She turned away, heading to the roadside to hail a cab.

“Is it because of my mother?” Leopold’s question trailed behind her.

see Leopold approaching. His tall figure loomed before her, gentle and towering like

said some things she shouldn’t have, right?” Leopold lowered his gaze to hers.

into hers.

had long lashes and his eyes shone like polished amber in the sunlight, warm and

warmth and affection that many

the deep affection

had changed

was no

anyone else. Let’s keep

may want to keep your distance, but I don’t,” Leopold said,

was already not in the best mood,

how many times do I have to tell you? It’s over between us. We’re better off as strangers.”

because you lack the courage to elope with me? Or because

to sustain himself with the belief

establish his business and become a

he could have the courage to get her back and offer her

all his achievements, they still couldn’t be together. He felt as if he had lost all support; his body was deflating and devoid of energy.

living each day

live