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.

holding,

brows, biting her lip slightly. Her heart tightened, but she didn’t resist,

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

at her, “Not

back to reality, Thalassa’s flustered eyes met his. His gaze was too deep, enigmatic, and inscrutable.

asked, “Were you checking on the progress of the mall explosion case?”

guessed right,” Lysander’s deep voice echoed, “Two workers died on the spot, and three were injured.”

heavy. This was no news story; it was a grim reality they’d

felt pain for the families of

pain of losing a loved one

about Leopold’s condition?”

His eyes were like a

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 one of

give the impression that Leopold’s situation had

seen Lysander’s possessiveness