The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 911

Furthermore, Thalassa had her own reasons. When she needed to unwind, she’d retreat to Evelyn’s place-a sanctuary away from the ever-looming presence of Lysander. It granted her the solitude she craved.

But if Evelyn moved into the Royal Estates, Thalassa’s refuge would be compromised. She’d be on edge even there, always on her. toes, ready to deal with Lysander’s incessant demands. There was no moment of relaxation for her body.

No way was Thalassa about to subject herself to that kind of torment.

Lysander’s deep-set eyes suddenly grew chilly, his face taut with tension. With a quick flick, he lifted her chin, forcing her to meet his gaze.

“You’re bargaining with me using Leopold’s things?” His voice was a low growl, icy and restrained with anger.

At the heart of it, she was always willing to accept whatever Leopold gave her, but not the things Lysander offered. She had maintained a consistent distance from him.

Leopold, and that’s why she was willing to take the house from

obligation, so much so that she wouldn’t even accept his

feelings for another

determined not to follow in his father’s footsteps.

and she was about to speak

“Thalassa, who’s there?”

saw Evelyn. Her face flushed with panic as she quickly turned away,

flurry, she stood up and walked over to Evelyn. “Mom, did we wake

jumble of embarrassment and discomfort. The close encounter she’d