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.

phone she was holding, took

his movements, Thalassa furrowed her brows, biting her lip slightly. Her heart tightened,

Leopold’s call history and even his phone number the moment she got it, to

looked over her phone but found nothing unusual. He continued to stare at her, “Not

Thalassa’s flustered eyes met his. His gaze was too deep,

didn’t contradict him, and asked, “Were you checking on the progress of

“Two workers died on the spot, and three were injured.”

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

families of

losing a loved

to ask about Leopold’s condition?” Lysander

she saw Lysander’s slightly raised eyebrow. His eyes were like a black hole, ready to devour her soul.

trying to conceal any sign of guilt. She carefully asked, “The two who died were workers, and he’s not a

tried to give the impression that Leopold’s situation

seen Lysander’s