The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 1257

Thalassa crept into the kitchen and whipped up a quick dinner. After making sure her

mother was fed and comfortably tucked into bed for the night, she retreated to her room and dialed Ethan’s number.

“Mr. Ethan, I need to ask for an extended leave of absence,” she said when the call connected.

“A long leave? Why? Is it because of what happened today at the client’s office? Are you scared? It’s all good now; we’ve dealt with it,” Ethan reassured her. He had heard about the incident at the photo shoot.

Susan had been injured and hospitalized, which meant the ad campaign they were working on had to be postponed.

Since Lysander had escorted Thalassa away from the scene, it was clear to Ethan that Lysander didn’t blame her for the mishap.

a bit and clear my mind. Please, Mr. Ethan, just say yes,” Thalassa pleaded

if it’s for a bit of fun, I’ll grant you the leave. If you’re worried about the incident, though, there’s no need to back down

with gratitude

Lysander, the man who shared her bed every day, doubted her. The bitterness and hurt she felt were likely due to

hanging up with Ethan, Thalassa had intended to sleep but then thought it necessary to tell Lysander about her travel

whether to tell him about her trip was another matter.

to leave Starhaven without a word, he would

found Lysander’s name. As she was about to dial, the

to call

over impulse, and she pressed

cold, impersonal voice came from the other end, “Sorry, the