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.

to be Lysander’s

already secured the coveted position by Lysander’s side; why would she ever give that

because Bruce was her father, did she expect familial piety

you say that? Why can’t I make it?” Susan yearned to be Lysander’s woman. Any hint of discouragement was like a thorn in her

her own mother disapproved her

realize Dad is pulling out all the stops to help me…”

with your mother!” Bruce cut

serious expression and

begrudgingly suppressed what she was about to

to threaten Thalassa into helping Susan win over Lysander. He had informed Susan from the get-go to keep her mother in

that Bruce had coerced Evelyn and recorded it as blackmail against Thalassa.

Lucy ever knew what had transpired between Bruce and Evelyn, she would be so

night, all for me to become Lysander’s woman, and I appreciate that. Especially you, Thalassa. Susan said, her eyes shooting envious daggers at

but her gaze bore the

hypocrisy. None