The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 1323

The police hauling Bruce pulled him to his feet and dragged him toward the detention center.

Outside the precinct, Captain Payne said to Evelyn, “I’ll have a squad car take you home.”

Evelyn snapped back to reality, “No need, I’ll just hail a cab. I’ve got cash on me, really, it’s no trouble at all.”

Fear crept into Evelyn’s voice. She wanted nothing to do with the likes of Bruce, and she was even more reluctant to get entangled with the police.

Captain Payne read the panic in her eyes and didn’t press the issue. After all, with Bruce behind bars, Evelyn was safe.

“Alright then, take care on your way,” Captain Payne said before turning back to the station.

Evelyn walked to the curb and flagged down a taxi. Instead of heading to Star Harbor Villa, she directed the driver to the Vibrant Oasis Residences, eager to check in on her old card-playing friends.

It was a coping mechanism for Evelyn. Whenever she was down or didn’t want her daughter to worry, she’d find solace in a game of cards.

the single drop that had marred his shiny leather shoes during his altercation with

He felt revolted.

Sinclair, I’ll fetch you a new pair of shoes from the car.”

man often on the move for work, so he had kept a spare set

after, David presented Lysander with a

pair and, with a cold glance at David, commanded, “Throw away this pair.”

that, he strode out of

made him queasy. Instead, he grabbed a plastic bag, used it

he hurried to catch up with Lysander and drove off.

where to now?” David asked as he started the car.

replied, the address rolling off his

everything

Thalassa wasn’t Bruce’s daughter had sent

couldn’t be untied had suddenly been loosened, offering a sense of redemption