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 asked Lydia.

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

had been a way to gauge Lydia’s attitude, to see if she still wanted

was clear to Thalassa that Lydia and Dr. Funke were like oil and

second thoughts, Thalassa wouldn’t force her.

apprentice under Dr. Funke-it was to fulfill two conditions that would convince Dr. Funke to come out

Thalassa’s intentions.

through with

lead the way into Dr. Funke’s residence.

lacking the warmth

Dr. Funke was in the midst of his morning routine, brushing his teeth

Lydia stood awkwardly in the living room until Dr. Funke emerged from the bathroom, “Sit down,

words were an

Lydia, taking the lead, guided them both to the couch to sit down without further ceremony.