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

sought you out and said some things she shouldn’t have, right?” Leopold lowered his gaze to hers. His amber

into hers.

eyes shone like polished amber in the

with such warmth and affection

the deep affection brimming in them every time he

changed over time.

no going

eyes, “It’s not about anyone else.

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

not in the best mood, and Leopold’s persistence

you? It’s over between us. We’re better off as strangers.”

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

to sustain himself with the belief that they could

his best to establish his business and become a better

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

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

was living each day like a

to live