The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 1299

Zephyr cast a restrained glance at Ethan and quipped, “Mr. Ethan, you’re not busy these days? Got time to hang around here?”

Now Ethan saw the potent sting of being wrongfully accused. He felt a connection to Thalassa’s grievances, which was the bitter taste of being unjustly cornered.

Ethan replied professionally, “Susan’s a model working for our partner. She’s shooting a commercial for our latest smartphone line. Checking in on her is part of my job.”

“Then carry on,” Zephyr said dismissively and turned to Lysander, “Let’s go, Lysander.”

Beyond a fleeting glance at Thalassa and Ethan’s intertwined hands when he first entered the room, Zephyr hadn’t looked Thalassa’s way again.

He led the way out of the ward.

Lysander’s dark eyes bore into Thalassa. Since his arrival, she hadn’t uttered a word to him, nor had she offered any explanations. She even seemed to be avoiding his gaze.

cold it seemed to seep into

explanation would have eased his mind.

of harboring resentment for ruining a

felt a pang of disappointment. Not because he believed Susan’s

distance herself from

Lysander broke the silence first, his

his presence, Thalassa’s gaze finally met his.

No matter the grudges she held, his m words could topple the

said I wasn’t?” Thalassa shot

sternly, “What’s the matter? Grandma’s not around and now you’re not coming

glanced sideways at Zephyr and said, “I’ll head back with