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.

you made it. Here, we saved you a seat.” A male colleague pulled

was seated around a large circular

No one else from any other department was there. It seemed to

seated at the innermost chair of the round table, symbolizing his authority

colleague saved was

with an amused look upon her arrival.

can start the meal.” Betty guided

to Ethan; her gaze was filled with both

feelings for Ethan. It just surprised her that Betty was so

The man beside her kindly passed her clean

Thalassa responded

responsible for providing Ethan with office supplies and personal items. She didn’t remember his full name but could only recall him

Everhart is 27. You two are close in age. If you’re both single, there might be a chance, right?”