The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 1386

Joshua peered into Thalassa’s eyes, those steely pools of determination, and saw not the excitement of discovering her father but a subdued torrent of sorrow.

His lips curled into a wry smile, his interest piqued. “Everyone else goes to great lengths to claim me as their father, yet you seem reluctant. Are you agreeing to this paternity test just to ask a favor of me?”

It was a rarity indeed. Someone was actually indifferent to the prospect of being the daughter of Joshua, a titan of international business?

This was a stark contrast to Isabella, who had eagerly sought the title, even willing to slander her mother with infidelity to win his paternal recognition.

Suppressing her inherent dread of the word ‘father’, Thalassa’s voice wavered with emotion as she addressed Joshua, “That’s right. If you don’t agree to my terms, then there’s no point in taking the test. It’s not necessary.”

mouth twitched into a half-smile. “Well, let’s

test proves I’m your daughter, I don’t expect any compensation for the years you’ve missed. I only want you to persuade Zephyr to let me take care of Lysander,” Thalassa said, her voice steady but her breathing uneven as she locked eyes with Joshua.

from caring for Lysander, she wanted nothing else.

Thalassa, a flicker of surprise in his gaze.

for a favor, nothing more-no money, no power, no

of it, just a single favor.

who introduced Thalassa to Joshua, and he was well aware of the

to a

that of a mentor and protégé. Though they never formally acknowledged it, the unspoken depth of their connection was

to care for his apprentice. Deep down, Joshua was willing. He couldn’t bear the thought of Lysander trapped in an endless slumber.