The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 1266

Lysander’s aura was a tempest of icy fury, a blizzard that froze the fiery anxiety in Thalassa’s heart, cleaving it in two with the chill of a winter’s night.

Her heart clenched with pain at the words he uttered.

Her breathing hitched as she gazed into Lysander’s face, a portrait of frosty severity. With a faint smile, she quipped, “If you wanted to kill me, you should’ve let me fall into the lake and drown. Don’t worry. I can’t swim and I wouldn’t have stood a chance.”

A tremor shook Lysander’s icy gaze, a hidden sting in his eyes as his breath, cold and trembling, brushed against her face. Through gritted teeth, he warned, “If you’re going to die, you’ll die by my hand!”

With that, he scooped her up in his arms.

Instinctively, Thalassa wrapped her arms around his neck, but as she realized what he was doing, she started to push him away. “Put me down!”

His hand pinched a vulnerable spot on her waist.

under the strength of Lysander’s grip. Thalassa’s body curled like a shrimp, a sharp gasp escaping her

and she glared at him. “What are you

know what I’m capable of,” Lysander shot her a chilling

of embarrassment to rush to her cheeks, her pale skin turning a

her breath, choosing silence. Arguing with Lysander was a battle she

why did he save her from drowning? And despite

never quite understand Lysander. His domineering ways left no room

carried her into

their way, curiosity etched on their faces. Thalassa felt like an exhibit, uncomfortable under their

a different approach. “Lysander, let me

reply

Thalassa fell silent.

the elevator, and Lysander pressed the button for the 20th floor, ascending in