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.

go in?” Thalassa

empty-handed?” Lydia retorted. She linked. arms with Thalassa, leading her

see if

Dr. Funke were like oil and water, engaging in. verbal sparring the moment they

was having second thoughts, Thalassa wouldn’t

to Starhaven, Thalassa had shared the real reason she wanted Lydia to apprentice under Dr. Funke-it was to fulfill two conditions that would

understood Thalassa’s intentions.

through

Thalassa’s surprise, Lydia didn’t hesitate to lead the way into

place was tidy but stark, lacking

in the midst of his morning routine, brushing his teeth and washing his face.

the living room until Dr. Funke emerged from the bathroom, “Sit down, why are you standing like statues? Make yourselves at home,

were an invitation

the lead, guided them both