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.

the waitress set it down, she lost her

brushing the scalding liquid

so sorry, miss, it was an accident, I truly apologize…” The waitress was on the

Instinctively, he stood up, forgetting his injured leg until a sharp pain reminded him, and he

his cane and hobbled over to Thalassa as quickly as he

fabric was visibly soaked in a large patch, standing out against

freshly served dish was

the moment, Callum didn’t think twice about propriety and reached to lift her

and delicate thigh was exposed, the tender skin slightly reddened like a

Callum’s heart skipped a beat, sending ripples through his

leg, fearing his injury might worsen, and

realized what was happening, Callum had already lifted her skirt, his gaze intense and focused on her

before she could react further, a cold, piercing voice cut