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!”

cab, but now she was nowhere in sight. He wondered if she had made it home or

differently Lysander treated her compared to other women. Any lady who tried to seduce Lysander found herself promptly kicked to the curb without a second thought. But

by his side for so long, and had even borne

anyone linked to her harm would not escape

truly worried for Charlotte’s

fine line 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 was still

to take any chances, Richard

people sleep?” Ethan’s voice was thick with sleep and irritation.

in bed? How does that

to work late; why should I feel guilty?” Ethan

I need it,” Richard said, urgency in his tone.

What for? Planning to poach her?” Ethan was more alert