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.”

half-smile. “Well, let’s hear

only want you to persuade Zephyr to let

from caring for Lysander,

scrutinized Thalassa, a flicker of surprise in his gaze.

only asking for a favor, nothing more-no money, no power, no extravagant demands for property, vehicles, or

wanted none of it, just a

who introduced Thalassa to Joshua, and he was well aware of the extraordinary bond between them.

sentenced to a bed, awakening only a matter of luck-Joshua felt a profound

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

his estranged daughter, determined to care for his apprentice. Deep down, Joshua was willing. He couldn’t bear the thought