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.

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

things she shouldn’t have, right?” Leopold lowered his gaze to hers. His amber eyes, brimming with

into hers.

lashes and his eyes shone like polished amber in

with such warmth and affection that many women found irresistible.

for the deep affection brimming in them every time he

changed

no

her eyes, “It’s not about anyone else. Let’s keep

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

already not in the best mood, and Leopold’s persistence was exhausting

you? It’s

impossible? Is it because you lack the courage to elope with me? Or because of Lysander?” Leopold gripped her shoulders, forcing her

belief that they could get

best to establish his business and become a better

so that one day he could have the courage to get her back and

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

was living each day

want to live