The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 1302

Thalassa snapped back to reality, rising to her feet to see Ethan’s playful grin. Despite the levity on his face, she remained grave. “Mr. Ethan,” she said with stern sincerity, “no matter what happens from now on, don’t take the fall for me. I can’t bear the thought of dragging anyone else into my mess.”

Ethan’s animated smile froze slightly at her words. It seemed almost inappropriate to keep up the joking demeanor when she was this serious.

Sobering up, he replied, “How can you call it a mess? I stepped in willingly to shield you from the heat, and you shouldn’t blame yourself for that.”

Before Thalassa could respond, Ethan continued, “Besides, it was your delicate face at stake. If that scalding water had hit you, it could’ve ruined your looks. But me? I’m a guy, tough skin and all. Even if I get a scar, it’ll just be on my back, nothing to worry about.”

Ethan was grateful he’d been quick enough to intercept the boiled water intended for Thalassa. Otherwise, she wouldn’t be standing here, unscathed.

Thalassa felt a pang of bitterness as Ethan’s words sank in, and her eyes welled up with tears uncontrollably.

Even Ethan cared enough to spare her pain, while Lysander just remained oblivious.

Ever since Lysander believed she had tried to kill him with a rigged prop, his demeanor had turned noticeably frostier.

her, nor did

her composure, Thalassa quickly tilted her head up, blinking back

laugh, she said, “So what if my face gets ruined? It’s not the end

kick her to the curb once and for all. Then, she wouldn’t have

lines of her words-she was desperate to

desperate that she’d rather face disfigurement

who brought you here to visit Susan, hoping to squash the rumors she was spreading. It

that Thalassa was out to end Lysander’s life, and those whispers had quickly reached Zephyr’s ears.

Thalassa and Lysander would have no chance of

his day, Zephyr was a force to be reckoned with, with countless

success-once he set his mind to something, he

his strong will and

trick in the book, even surpassing his mentor in decisiveness and resolve.