The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 1219

His expression was earnest, a look of concern etching his features. Beneath the warmth of his eyes, a pool of shared sorrow mirrored her own.

It dawned on her that Callum wasn’t the type of guy to mock others’ misery. The passing of Leopold had hit him hard, too.

Thalassa dabbed away the tears forming at the corners of her eyes, took a deep breath to calm her emotions. Once she felt a bit more collected, she met Callum’s gaze. “The situation with Debby isn’t something I can dictate,” she said. “It’s not just about me. Lysander’s leg also got burned, and he’s out for justice.”

She steered the conversation back on track. Callum had recounted Debby’s love for Leopold and Leopold’s struggles abroad, trying to persuade her to empathize with Debby, to let her off the hook.

Unfortunately, the decision wasn’t hers to make.

Callum’s grip on his mug tightened, his brows knitting together as he wrestled with his thoughts internally, Finally, he spoke up, “Could you talk to Lysander? You’re the only one who can get through to him.”

Just as he finished his plea, the waitress arrived with their order.

down, she lost her grip. The broth splashed out, quickly soaking Thalassa’s

brushing the scalding liquid

I’m so sorry, miss, it was an accident, I truly apologize…” The waitress

was also seized with concern. Instinctively, he stood up, forgetting his injured leg until a sharp pain reminded him,

without missing a beat, he grabbed his cane and hobbled over to Thalassa as quickly as he could, bending down

and the dark fabric was visibly soaked in

broth from the freshly served dish

Callum didn’t think twice about propriety

the hem of her black skirt, Thalassa’s fair and delicate

heart skipped a beat, sending ripples through his

with concern for Callum’s leg, fearing his injury might worsen, and hadn’t noticed his movements.

the time she realized what was happening, Callum had already lifted her skirt,

tightened, and she hastily stepped back, but before she could react further, a cold, piercing voice cut through the