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.

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

Leopold lowered his gaze to hers. His

into hers.

beautiful. He had long lashes and his eyes shone like polished amber

such warmth

his eyes, for the deep affection brimming in

changed over time.

was no going back.

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

to keep your distance,

best mood, and

times do I have to tell you? It’s over between us.

because you lack the courage to elope with me? Or because of Lysander?” Leopold gripped her shoulders, forcing her to look at him.

himself with the belief that they could

his

that one day he could have the courage to get her back and offer her a better

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

each day like a

live