The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 1199

Thalassa’s heart skipped a beat, thrown off rhythm by the memory of his response to her question that day. Her pulse raced erratically, seeking escape from the turmoil within.

She quickly averted her gaze, refusing to look at his profile any longer, focusing straight ahead, and fell silent.

Lysander, the kind of man whose emotions were as intense as his possessiveness, was suffocating and painful.

She was just an ordinary woman, unable to bear the weight of his oppressive affection.

Nor could she imagine a life indefinitely by his side without any formal acknowledgment. All she yearned for was a simple, tranquil existence.

The car pulled to a stop in the driveway of the Royal Estates.

Experience had taught her if she didn’t hurry out, Lysander would come and scoop her up in a princess carry that was as embarrassingly intimate as it was heart-fluttering, making her feel utterly uncomfortable. Especially with so many servants around, their eyes inevitably catching the scene, leaving her blushing and shy.

the moment the car came to a halt, she hastily pushed the door open and stepped out onto

car door closing signaled Lysander’s exit. She

the staff in their cleaning when he saw her. He greeted her

you. Carry on,” Thalassa replied cordially.

had she spoken than she felt an imposing presence behind her. A looming shadow enveloped her before she could

her hands instinctively reaching for something stable to prevent a

her panicked heart found its pace, and her anxious eyes met the handsome face inches from hers.

solid chest pressed against her, radiating an unshakeable strength and a potent

scent that teased her

yet to settle, began

the spot where Lysander’s chest met

flickered, his gaze intense as he saw her startled look. His throat tightened, and he carried her swiftly

Lysander carrying Thalassa, quickly lowered their heads, pretending to see nothing, busying themselves with their tasks, lest they draw Lysander’s ire.