The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 632

Thalassa followed Hertha’s gaze.)

The man was tall and muscular, looking like he had been training for years and was in good shape.

His hair was cut close to the scalp, and his skin was bronzed, clearly a sun-kissed tan.

But his tan had a rugged, masculine appeal.

He was talking to an antique dealer.

Hertha led Thalassa towards Payne, but he exuded an aura of stern authority and a sense of righteousness that made it hard for anyone to approach him lightly.

Hertha gave Thalassa’s arm a light shake, signaling her to initiate a conversation with Payne.

Thalassa took a deep breath, steeling herself to approach and greet him.

Captain Payne asked the antique dealer, “Does this antique have the proper paperwork? Recently, a tomb was robbed. And a circular pendant was stolen. The picture I saw is quite similar to this one.”

his aura was

sent a shock of surprise across the

composed himself and assured, “Captain Payne, this antique has all the necessary paperwork. See for yourself. It’s

Payne took the paperwork into his own hands, scrutinized it, then put it down, saying, “I’m not interested. Good luck selling

that, Payne turned around, nearly bumping into Thalassa who

physical contact, meeting Payne’s questioning gaze with a

Captain Payne. I saw you here and decided to come

her, nodded in agreement.

glanced at them both, his expression stern. “What can I do

I have a clear understanding of the case but I need solid evidence,” Thalassa stated,

need for pretenses with a righteous and

accustomed to

speak, she noticed the crowd around them, including the curious gaze of the

Payne, let’s move somewhere quieter, like over there,” she suggested, pointing to a small table in

her need for discretion, agreed and