The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 958

“Get out, I’m in a hurry,” Richard said, his voice clipped and his expression stony.

Charlotte’s heart sank as she saw the seriousness in Richard’s face, chilling her to the bone. Despite understanding his concern, a wave of resentment washed over her.

Why did Thalassa seem to matter more to him than she did?

As she turned to address Richard, prepared to express her grievances, his icy glare met her, causing the words catch in her throat. Reluctantly, she stepped out of the car.

No sooner had her feet hit the sidewalk than Richard sped off. Charlotte inhaled a lungful of exhaust and felt her frustration boil over. She shouted angrily after the retreating car and kicked at the pavement in a fit.

“Ouch…” She scraped her thumb on the rough concrete, pain shooting through her. Hopping on one foot, she whirled around in a circle, the sting reaching deep inside her.

Her breath came in ragged pulls as she muttered to the space where Richard’s car had disappeared, “Richard, I won’t forgive you, and I won’t marry you. Humph!”

had last seen Thalassa, she was curbside, trying to hail a cab, but now she was nowhere in sight. He

women. Any lady who tried to seduce Lysander found herself promptly kicked to the curb without a second thought.

been by his side for so long, and had even borne his

be furious, and anyone linked to

truly worried for

between innocence and foolishness, and she was bordering on the latter. If she hadn’t been so blunt about her intentions, he wouldn’t have realized she

take any chances, Richard called Ethan.

going on? It’s so late. Can’t you let people sleep?” Ethan’s voice was thick with sleep and irritation.

work overtime, yet you’re in bed? How does that sit with your

work late; why should I feel

I need it,” Richard said, urgency in

secretary’s number? What for? Planning to poach her?”