The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 758

Thalassa turned her gaze in the direction of the voice, spotting Betty waving her over.

Betty intercepted her even before she could approach, “I was just telling Mr. Ethan that you had plans tonight and couldn’t make it, but he insisted on calling you. Proves that persistence pays off, doesn’t it?”

Betty’s face held a warm smile as she chatted with Thalassa.

Thalassa listened as she maintained an estranged and courteous smile on her face, “I was first planning to spend the evening with my Mom. But she literally pushed me out the door when she heard the boss was calling.”

“Of course, bonding with colleagues over a meal doesn’t hold a candle to quality time with mom. Your mom understands you and lets you attend this company gathering, which shows you’re doing a good job balancing your personal and professional life.” Betty’s sentences carried no reproach for Thalassa declining her personal invitation, but they alluded to it subtly.

Thalassa’s response to that was a decent one as well.

Navigating office politics was like working through a textbook, with lessons hidden between every line.

Everhart, you made it. Here, we saved you a seat.” A male colleague pulled out the chair beside him, beaming as

a

No one else from any other department was

at the innermost chair of the round table, symbolizing his

colleague saved was on the

greeted her with an amused look upon her

a sit quickly, so we can start the meal.” Betty guided Thalassa to the

her gaze was filled

note. She was already aware of Betty’s feelings for Ethan. It just surprised

silverware.” The man beside her kindly passed

you.” Thalassa responded

this man around the office a few times. He was the head of procurement at senior levels, responsible for providing Ethan with office supplies

And Ms. Everhart is 27. You two are close in age. If you’re both single, there might be a chance, right?” Betty teased, eliciting laughter and