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.

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

seated around a large

one else from any other department was there. It seemed to be a gathering exclusive to their floor.

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

seat her colleague saved

with an amused look upon her

Betty guided Thalassa to the seat that the male colleague

gaze was filled with both

took note. She was already aware of Betty’s feelings for Ethan. It just surprised her that Betty was so open about her desire for Ethan in public.

man beside her kindly passed her clean

Thalassa responded politely.

a few times. He was the head of procurement at senior levels, responsible for providing Ethan with office supplies and personal items. She didn’t remember his full name but could only recall him

two are close in age. If you’re both single, there might be a chance, right?” Betty teased,