Atticus Sinclair thought his mom was just being sweet, so he happily made his way over to Thalassa.

Thalassa grabbed his hand, pulling him close to her and Lysander, and with a cool tone, she said to Callum, "Mr. Gordon, regardless, thanks for sticking up for me earlier." With that, she was ready to leave with Atticus in tow.

Atticus, though young, could tell there was some tension between his mom and Callum.

Before he could ponder further, Callum's voice trailed after them, "Thalassa, can we talk alone for a moment?”

Thalassa paused, her posture stiffening, but she didn't turn around.

Atticus felt Thalassa's grip on his hand tighten. He looked up at her, noticing her furrowed brows and serious expression.

Weren't his mom and Callum good friends? Why did it seem like they were almost strangers now?

As Atticus was lost in thought, Lysander's deep, magnetic voice broke the silence, "We'll wait for you in the car."

talk to Callum alone,

to be wary of

he suddenly agree to let her talk to

wheeled himself towards the car, telling

Atticus followed, helping the bodyguard load Lysander into the

he shut the car door, he

Thalassa felt a wave of calm. She turned back to Callum, "Let's talk over there

column itself offered privacy from prying eyes. Choosing this spot for their conversation was perfect since its openness meant avoiding the awkwardness of being alone in

Thalassa's icy demeanor, his heart wrestling with itself before he finally spoke up, "Thalassa, did you

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scornful laugh, "I did. Had I not accidentally heard your chat with Susan, I would've never known that it was you who secretly sabotaged my mother three years ago, pinning

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