The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 1448

Thalassa and Lydia had just turned to leave when Dr. Funke’s words brought them to a halt.

Thalassa mulled over what Dr. Funke had said, her heart, which had sunk to her shoes, now thrumming wildly in her chest again. She spun around, her eyes alight with excitement, “Dr. Funke, do you mean…’

Lydia was equally astonished, “You agreed?”

“What else? Did it sound like I was inviting you two in for lunch?” Dr. Funke said, hands clasped leisurely behind his back.

“Why?” Lydia asked, puzzled. Dr. Funke had clearly refused her moments earlier, stating he wasn’t ready to take on the role of her mentor.

“I’m a glutton for punishment, I suppose. I enjoy it when people give me a hard time.” Dr. Funke threw over his shoulder, disappearing into the house.

Lydia and Thalassa exchanged wide-eyed glances, both utterly baffled by Dr. Funke’s words. They blinked at each other, signaling their shared bewilderment.

Indeed, the temperament of a genius has always been a peculiar thing.

And unpredictable.

we go in?” Thalassa

course! Are we really going to walk away empty-handed?” Lydia retorted. She linked.

a way to gauge Lydia’s attitude, to see if she

Thalassa that Lydia and Dr. Funke were like oil and water, engaging in.

having second thoughts, Thalassa wouldn’t force her.

to Starhaven, Thalassa had shared the real reason she wanted Lydia to apprentice under Dr. Funke-it was to fulfill two conditions that would convince Dr. Funke to come out of retirement and treat Lysander’s

Thalassa’s

Lydia really didn’t want to go through with it, Thalassa

to lead the way into Dr. Funke’s residence.

place was tidy but stark, lacking the

midst of his morning routine, brushing his teeth and

down, why are you standing like statues? Make yourselves at home, or do I need to play

were an invitation

the lead, guided them both to the couch to sit down without