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.

in?” Thalassa asked Lydia.

walk away empty-handed?” Lydia retorted. She linked.

way to gauge Lydia’s attitude, to see if

Thalassa that Lydia and Dr. Funke were like oil

having second thoughts,

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

understood Thalassa’s intentions.

if Lydia really didn’t want to go through

lead the way

tidy but stark, lacking the warmth

of his morning

bathroom, “Sit down, why are

words were an

before Lydia, taking the lead, guided them both to the couch to sit down