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

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

into hers.

eyes shone like polished

was a gaze filled with such warmth and affection that many women found irresistible.

to love his eyes, for the deep affection brimming in

changed

no

not about anyone else.

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

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

to tell you? It’s over between us. We’re better

courage to elope with me? Or because of Lysander?”

to sustain himself with the belief that they could get

tried his best to establish his

that one day he could have the courage to get her

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

living each day like

live like