The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Lance looked at Zoey, his eyes full of affection, and said, "So, we're playing the 'girlfriend' card now? Don't worry, I'll handle Thalassa's registration. She's a perfect fit. In competitions like these, who cares about work experience? It's all about the dazzle of the designs."

Zoey beamed at Thalassa, "Hear that? You're totally in. Add Lance on WhatsApp, and you can sign up tomorrow."

Thalassa quickly pulled out her phone, her manners polished yet modest, and humbly said to Lance, "Let me add you as a contact."

"Sure thing," Lance responded, whipping out his phone with ease.

Once they were connected, Thalassa felt a wave of relief wash over her. She raised her glass in a toast, filled with gratitude towards Lance and Zoey, and also made a special mention of Dr. Jamal for introducing her to them.

The next day, Thalassa reached out to Lance and signed up for the Azure Star jewelry design competition.

the sound of her doorbell echoed through her

spontaneous smile lighting up her face as she said, "Hertha, I just signed up

as she saw Rosalind standing there, not Hertha. Her smile faded, her voice

Thalassa reminded Rosalind of the four children Thalassa had with Lysander, who was soon to be her own husband.

a constant irritant in her

Rosalind's usual grace and intellect, replaced now by resentment and bitterness as she said, "I didn't want to come here, but my father insisted on seeing you. I

in a critical condition. She had been worried sick until the doctors assured her of his safety. Since then, she hadn't visited him, partly because she

and with them taking care