The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 1000

“Let me give you a ride,” Bruce stood up.

Thalassa’s heart clenched at the proposal, her entire body vigilant.

She didn’t need Bruce’s charity at all. Was this another one of his veiled threats?

“It’s just a short walk, and there’s no need for a ride. Please just sit down and eat!” Lucy griped. She grabbed Bruce’s wrist and pulled him back down to the dinner table with a force that brooked no argument.

Bruce didn’t dare to protest Lucy’s assertiveness. Arguing over such a trivial matter was not worth the hassle, especially when it would just lead to Lucy dredging up the past.

Bruce sat back down reluctantly.

Lucy shoved a fork into his hand, “Just keep eating.”

Bruce slumped in his chair. He looked unhappy. His disdain for Lucy had reached its maximum, and he yearned to be free from her right now.

But Lucy had him in a vice grip.

he was nothing without

back to play the devoted husband, and share the meal

Bruce’s place, got into her car,

on the open asphalt road, Thalassa finally felt her nerves begin to

had been so constricted,

steering wheel tightened as she fought to calm the nervous excitement within her.

network IP in her possession. She would simply just

the psychological torment of the video’s release. Thalassa checked the time; it was half-past two. Atticus would be out of school in an hour

to grab a bite at a nearby diner and then pick up the kids from daycare;

a diner not far from the daycare and

in her booth to wait for her food,

day, Sir, and we hope to see you again soon.” The polite voice of a server rang out behind her.

was absorbed in her phone until a tall shadow loomed

the tall figure. It was a man with a gentle,

exclaimed, surprised.