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 intimidating enough

words sent a shock of surprise across the antique

assured, “Captain Payne, this antique has all the necessary paperwork. See for yourself. It’s definitely not stolen. If you’re interested in buying, I hope you will keep me in your

then put it down, saying,

turned around, nearly bumping into Thalassa

to avoid physical contact, meeting

and decided

standing beside her, nodded

at them both, his expression stern. “What

clear understanding of the case but I need solid evidence,”

was no need for pretenses with a righteous and

ahead,” Payne responded. He was accustomed to people

she noticed the crowd around them, including the curious gaze of the antique dealer.

there,” she suggested, pointing to a small table

need for discretion, agreed and