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.”

a half-smile. “Well, let’s hear it

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,

other words, aside from caring for

a flicker of surprise in his gaze.

nothing more-no money, no power, no extravagant demands for property,

it, just

been Lysander who introduced Thalassa to Joshua, and he was well aware of the extraordinary bond

in a vegetative state-a life sentenced to a bed, awakening only a matter of luck-Joshua felt a profound sense of loss

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

daughter, determined to care for his apprentice. Deep down, Joshua was willing. He