The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Three days passed, and Thalassa received an invitation from a professor at Starhaven College to attend the graduation gala. She had just completed her master's in Jewelry Design and even had her diploma in hand. This time, her mentor suggested she attend the gala, mentioning that alumni would be there, many of whom were successful figures in the design world with considerable renown. Attending the gala offered a chance to network within her field. Thalassa, now fully focused on her career, accepted the professor's invitation.

Starhaven College, the banquet hall. The buffet was lavish, with champagne glasses stacked into small towers, filled with red wine for anyone's taking. Men and women mingled with ease, their movements and conversations reflecting a blend of elegance and composure. Wearing a simple black evening dress, Thalassa approached Dr. Jamal to greet him: "Dr. Jamal."

"Thalassa, come over here, I'd like you to meet two people," Dr. Jamal led Thalassa towards a man and a woman. The man wore glasses and had a clean, comforting appearance. The woman, in a red evening dress, exuded a sexy yet understated beauty.

"Lance, Zoey, this is the talented student in jewelry design I've been telling you about. Meet Thalassa," Dr. Jamal introduced.

"Nice to meet you, I'm Thalassa. It's a pleasure meeting you both," Thalassa extended her hand to Lance and Zoey.

"Hello. Dr. Jamal mentioned he had a particularly gifted student this year. Turns out it's you. You're quite stunning," the woman in the red dress complimented, her poise in every gesture and word making her feel very at ease.

the compliment. But I've still got a lot to learn compared

is not only talented but modest too," Lance joked,

I can't consider myself truly skilled.

the designer's fame," Zoey mentioned, then had an idea, "Now that you've graduated, you should

is the quickest way for a

it going?" Zoey asked Lance. They worked at the same company but in different departments. Lance replied, "We're still in the preliminary

closed yet, right? Thalassa, you should enter the competition. Winning would skyrocket your fame, making you more recognized than some who've been in the business for years,"

surprised and excited, asked, "Really, can