Chapter 1118

Ethan, usually so adept at reading the room, especially Lysander’s mood, found himself in a tight spot.

In the presence of Lysander, Thalassa boldly sidestepped him and directly asked Ethan if she could take her leave.

Momentarily flustered, Ethan shot Thalassa a glance before offering a sheepish smile in Lysander’s direction. “Does Mr. Sinclair feel that Ms. Everhart has completed her tasks?” he asked, cleverly tossing the ball into Lysander’s court.

For Lysander, it was a straightforward decision. If he stated that Thalassa’s work was done, she would be free to leave; otherwise, she would remain.

Thalassa, well acquainted with Ethan’s shrewdness, wasn’t surprised by his maneuv shifting her gaze to Lysander.

his long fingers on the tabletop. His eyes revealed

could respond, Susan, who had been flipping through some documents, chimed in casually, “Ms. Everhart, these papers included the advertisement I shot yesterday. You were such a help directing that

words seemed gracious, thanking Thalassa, but the undertone was clear-self-promotion at Thalassa’s expense. If Susan’s star rose, she would be the celebrity, while Thalassa remained the invisible assistant. How could

ground at Thalassa’s expense. Thalassa despised Bruce’s family’s attempts to connect with her. She could let the

you should definitely thank me. Without my help, you wouldn’t have tasted a few of those ‘delicious pies’ that everyone finds unforgettable, right, Lucy?” Thalassa said with a mocking

felt her cheeks burn in embarrassment. She touched her face, feeling a sting of pain and looked at Susan in confusion

mean by that?

Susan slapped too?

about Susan’s ordeal since Susan had claimed an overnight work session at

a mixture of concern

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