The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

If it hadn't been for Payton's firm grip, she would have already lunged forward to scratch the faces of Hertha and Thalassa.

"You" Hertha began, her voice charged with emotion, but Thalassa stopped her. Thalassa glanced at her and shook her head gently, "Let's go."

Her voice was hoarse. After she spoke, she turned and walked away quickly.

"Thalassa!" Hertha hurried after her.

Alaric, seeing the loathing in Amelia and Payton's eyes as they watched Thalassa and Hertha leave, tried to clear the air. "Thalassa was also here for a check-up a few days ago. She just happened to pass by this room and got curious. It wasn't intentional; please don't misunderstand."

After explaining, Alaric followed Hertha and Thalassa.

Thalassa was walking so fast down the corridor that Hertha was almost unable to keep up.

"Thalassa, don't walk so fast. Wait for me," Hertha said as she jogged over and reached out to grasp Thalassa's arm.

her hand. Hertha was startled and, with a nervous hand, lifted Thalassa's face. As soon as she did, Hertha saw her tear-streaked face

nose tingled even more,

heart ached at the sight, and she pulled Thalassa into a hug. "Thalassa, don't cry. It's not your fault, nor is it Lysander's fault. You heard them, didn't you? Leopold was the one who caused those two

such a stand-up guy, to have met such an end was

that could sadden anyone who heard

Hertha understood why

story was

her sobs, she said, "Leopold went astray trying to secure my freedom. I've wronged Lysander for three

Lysander had taken the blame to protect

the truth behind Leopold's demise, yet faced with her accusations, he didn't offer a

had mistaken his silence for

back, trying to comfort her. "Don't cry, Thalassa. The past is behind

can clear it up with him.