The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 1001

Her fingers tensed slightly on the tabletop as she looked across at Callum. “I really appreciate that you were taking my side yesterday.” she said, her voice steady and sincere.

If it hadn’t been for Callum backing up her story and claiming that it was only Elliott who had kidnapped her, Lysander Sinclair wouldn’t have dropped the matter so easily. He would have dug deeper, relentless in his pursuit of the truth.

“I’ve told you before. You may come to me with any trouble and no need for thanks.” Callum replied earnestly.

“So, can you tell me why? The real reason?”

Thalassa’s brows furrowed ever so lightly. She had kept Bruce’s involvement in her abduction a secret, as she worried that revealing his assault would subject her mother to public scandal.

But now, should she confide the truth to Callum?

Could she trust him?

They had only met a few times; was he truly worthy of her trust?

If she disclosed everything and word got out about her mother’s ordeal, and the existence of that video in Bruce’s possession, could her mother handle such a scandal?

was already so fragile.

couldn’t take the risk, not even the

from Bruce’s grip, and things would settle down. This was not the time for any unforeseen complications.

took a wrong path – he accepted money for someone else’s dirty works.

the sake of her mother’s life. She couldn’t afford

the reason she provided was plausible enough

paused

now looking at her with serious intent, as if weighing the truth

his gaze, Thalassa found her breath slowing down yet difficult to maintain further eye

was about to look away, the waiter came with their meal and blocked their visual connection, providing Thalassa

eat, Mr. Gordon.” she said. “Excuse me, could

eaten. I’m

down the

who does wrong must face the consequences.” Callum

down guiltily, fidgeting with her fork.