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.

male colleague pulled out the chair beside him, beaming as he welcomed

a large circular table.

No one else from any other

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

saved was on the

amused

sit quickly, so we can start the meal.” Betty guided Thalassa to the seat that the male colleague

then took the seat closest to Ethan; her gaze was filled with both laughter and longing as she glanced at

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.

silverware.” The man beside her kindly passed her

you.” Thalassa responded

at senior levels, responsible for providing Ethan with office supplies and personal items.

age. If you’re both single, there might be