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.

a cool demeanor as he tapped his long fingers on the

Lysander 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 shoot and made our campaign sizzle.

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

some ground at Thalassa’s expense. Thalassa despised Bruce’s family’s attempts to connect with her. She could let the first part slide, but Susan’s “my

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 smile, yet her eyes

face, feeling a

did Thalassa mean

slapped too?

ordeal since Susan had claimed an overnight work session

was filled with a mixture of concern and confusion as he

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