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.

so cold it seemed to seep

explanation would have eased

of harboring resentment for ruining a potentially good thing and seeking revenge, Thalassa offered

of disappointment. Not because he believed Susan’s words, but because of Thalassa’s refusal to defend herself.

was still plotting to distance herself from him, to sever their ties

coming?” Lysander broke the silence first, his voice a

pressure of his presence,

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

I wasn’t?” Thalassa shot back, her brief

exchange, Zephyr halted and turned back, eyeing Lysander sternly, “What’s the matter? Grandma’s not around and now you’re not coming

glanced sideways at Zephyr and said, “I’ll