The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 1361

Hertha’s heart skipped a beat, and she quickly averted her gaze, unable to hold Lysander’s piercing stare any longer.

The man was downright horrifying. Even a single second of eye contact was enough to send shivers down her spine and nearly induce a panic attack.

She hurriedly started her car, a sleek and inconspicuous sedan, and took off down the street. She had considered going back to help Thalassa, but it seemed now that her presence would only complicate matters.

Lysander, although cold and detached towards Thalassa, had never truly harmed her.

At most, he had left Thalassa bedridden after bedroom activities, something that, in the grand scheme of things, was a private matter between the two of them.

Lysander wouldn’t really hurt Thalassa.

If Hertha insisted on staying, she might only distract her friend, making it harder for Thalassa to stand up to Lysander. So, it was best for her to leave.

Hertha drove away, leaving the drama in her rear-view mirror.

Thalassa returned inside the cozy home, helping her aunt shuck corn in the kitchen.

caught her attention, and her ears perked

be Hertha coming

hurried outside, hoping to continue their unfinished conversations, to share a bed with Hertha like old times, hiding under the blankets and

saw the black Rolls-Royce

on her heel to head back

magnetic voice called from behind her,

stopped in her tracks, her breathing erratic. Her once calm demeanor was now a whirlpool

it was stung by a bee-sharp and raw pain.

clenched, and she took

sandalwood drifted to her, a signature fragrance of the man she knew all too well.

cold aura and domineering presence

abroad on business this past month, only got back this morning,” Lysander’s voice was low and soothing, yet

to, nor had he forgotten her or their

to Hollowbrook, his grandfather had piled on a heap

of work, he crammed into one by working overtime, day and night. And as soon as he