The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 999

Thalassa intuitively realized that something was wrong with the cake the moment Susan instinctively stepped backward.

She knew it. Susan’s warm behavior today was way out of character.

Susan’s eyes darted evasively, but she retorted with forced confidence, “My mom baked that cake. What could possibly be wrong with it? I saw you skipped lunch, so I was being nice and cutting you a slice. And here you are, accusing me without a bite. What’s your deal?”

“If there’s no problem, then prove it. Have a bite yourself. Otherwise, how can I be sure it’s safe?” Thalassa stood up and closed the distance between them. Her demand was clear.

“I told you! I’m not in the mood for dessert. I want my dinner.” Susan blurted out, her face flushing with a mix of anger and embarrassment.

Yet Susan retreated two steps as Thalassa rose up. It was a clear sign of nervous avoidance.

Thalassa was now certain. The cake that she was being offered was not safe for eating.

meal won’t kill you.” Thalassa insisted, pushing the plate towards Susan’s

back in a desperate

it’s just a slice of cake.” Bruce chimed in, rising to the occasion. He

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glanced at a clearly agitated Susan and then back at Thalassa. He said, “My Susan rarely offers to serve food I haven’t even had the pleasure to have her serving me anything. She made this, and

else would he dote on if not her? Thalassa watched expressionlessly and said, “If you’re

piece of the cake

Susan’s voice cracked with a mix of alarm and horror.

up?” Bruce mumbled through a

ran down her spine. She stammered, “Nothing. I just realized I never asked if you wanted anything. From now

Her

guilt as she looked

Bruce beamed with pride, “That’s all I wish to hear,