The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 788

“Police station, Lysander replied, striding in with his long legs.

His imposing aura approached, and an icy chill seemed to strike at Thalassa’s heart. Instinctively, she stepped back, making room for

him.

But Lysander didn’t take the path she’d cleared, he advanced on her instead. The intense rush of cold air hit Thalassa’s cheek as he drew nearer. Nervously, she kept stepping back, tripping on her own foot, almost falling over.

A lean, muscular arm wrapped around her waist, gently pulling her back. Thalassa’s body was brought back against Lysander’s sturdy, powerful chest.

She looked up at him, panic-stricken. Meeting his profound gaze, she gasped, “What…what’s the matter?”

“What are you doing, locking yourself up in your room, hmm?” His deep-set eyes scrutinized her, as if trying to penetrate her soul.

“Nothing, I was just about to rest,” Thalassa turned her face away, avoiding his gaze.

at the cell phone she was holding, took it from her,

brows, biting her lip slightly. Her heart tightened, but she

even his phone number the moment she got it, to prevent Lysander from finding

continued to stare at her, “Not going to ask me

Thalassa’s flustered eyes met his. His

and asked, “Were you checking on the progress

voice echoed, “Two workers died on the spot,

frowned, her heart heavy. This was no news story; it was a grim reality they’d

families of the deceased workers.

a loved one was

to ask about Leopold’s

heart jolted as she saw Lysander’s slightly raised eyebrow. His eyes

heart pounded, she slowed her breathing, trying to conceal any sign of guilt. She carefully asked, “The two who died were workers, and he’s not a worker. He must be

that Leopold’s situation had nothing to do with her.

seen Lysander’s possessiveness before.