The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 996

Pausing briefly, Lucy struggled to swallow the rage Thalassa had provoked. She simmered down, glanced at Lucy, and said, “You know what, you better keep an eye on Lysander and watch for when he falls from grace. That’s your shot at opportunity.”

“Nobody knows Lysander’s whereabouts, let alone keeping tabs on him. I can’t even catch a glimpse of him. Mom, you’re not the one walking in my shoes! Susan lamented, still weighed down by the heavy sense of defeat from her last fiasco.

She had hoped that inviting Thalassa over would put herself in a position of advantage.

But Thalassa had a silver tongue; with seemingly gentle demeanor, she had effortlessly stirred up discord within their family.

First, it was between Bruce and Lucy, and now it was sparking tensions between her and Lucy.

No wonder Thalassa held her place by Lysander’s side. She wasn’t as simple as she appeared.

“It’s just your bad luck.” Lucy said sarcastically. “Even if Lysander fell from the sky, he wouldn’t land anywhere near you. Counting on another woman to help you seize Lysander is as impossible as reaching the sky.” Lucy sneered, casting a sidelong glance at Thalassa.

It was an insinuation at her for not genuinely wanting to help.

want to be Lysander’s woman?

Thalassa had already secured the coveted position by Lysander’s side; why would she ever

familial piety to move

yearned to be Lysander’s woman. Any hint of discouragement was like

her

realize Dad is pulling out all the

mother!” Bruce cut her off

halted, looking at Bruce’s serious expression and warning eyes.

suppressed what she was about to say.

it to threaten Thalassa into helping Susan win over Lysander. He

that Bruce had coerced Evelyn

Lucy ever knew what had transpired between Bruce

become Lysander’s woman,

gratitude, but her gaze bore the intent

the family’s hypocrisy. None of this was new to her.