The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

"I got blinded by money. I'm sorry, Thalassa. Just forgive me this once..." Daryl pleaded with a mix of urgency and guilt.

"I never want to see you in Starhaven again!" Thalassa turned her gaze away, refusing to look at Daryl anymore.

Especially since they were colleagues before, had a decent relationship - that's what hurt Thalassa the most. Being betrayed by a stranger was one thing, but being persistently persecuted by someone who claimed to be a friend cut much deeper.

As soon as Thalassa finished her sentence, Daryl tried to say something, but David stepped in, blocking her path, and said sternly, "Please leave. Are you going to book your own ticket out of Starhaven, or should I arrange someone to do it for you?"

David's words weren't a threat; they were a clear indication of an order about to be carried out.

Daryl, taken aback, gave David a quick look and realized he was taking Thalassa's words as a direct command. She knew arguing with David was futile.

Thalassa was essentially banishing her from Starhaven forever. But Starhaven, a place dripping with wealth, was where she believed her fortune lay. It was here among the movers and shakers that she hoped to encounter a wealthy suitor.

Leaving Starhaven meant resigning herself to a life at the bottom, never able to turn her fortunes around.

not only became a designer but also had someone like David taking her

was being pushed

this. She glared at Thalassa, saying heatedly, "Thalassa, are you rushing me out because you're afraid I'll find someone better than you? Someone more successful, with a higher

towards Thalassa but also reflecting her frustration and despair over the years spent

at Daryl incredulously. Did she

scoffed, "Your ambitions. are too

was just a janitor, she dreamt of catching Lysander's eye, her gaze following

she failed to

Thalassa's words, tried to confront her but

Under David's restraint, Daryl

You're nothing but a country bumpkin who got lucky with Lysander! Do you think you're better than everyone

get out!" David snapped, dragging Daryl

front of Thalassa, and asked with concern, "Mom, are you