The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Proposing to Thalassa in front of Harper was the most effective way to show his true sincerity.

To untangle the knots in Thalassa's heart, he had to be completely honest.

Otherwise, Thalassa would continue living in insecurity, only increasing her anxiety.

David had been waiting for thirty minutes when he saw Lysander and Thalassa approaching hand in hand. He quickly opened the car door and respectfully said, "Mr. Sinclair, ma'am, please get in." Lysander and Thalassa took their seats in the back.

David drove off.

Throughout the ride, Lysander and Thalassa's hands remained intertwined, with Lysander's hand resting against the seat and Thalassa's palm pressed against his. The diamond ring on her finger sparkled intermittently under the dappled shadows of the passing trees. A constant smile played on Thalassa's lips, a smile of pure happiness.

After a while, Lysander broke the silence, "Did Rosalind mention Harper to you?"

Thalassa turned, meeting Lysander's deep gaze. The question caught her off guard, leaving her momentarily confused.

reflection, it

pause, Thalassa calmly nodded, "Yes, she mentioned Harper. She even said that to you, I'm just a stand-in for Harper. Because my eyes

inadvertently biting her lower lip, the words still stinging her

It was suffocatingly painful.

stand-in, especially not in

suddenly laughed, his laughter bright and his eyes sparkling.

lifted their intertwined hands, saying, "So, you've been

why didn't you comfort me?"

out he knew all along she was unhappy, yet he chose not

if I

how would you know it wouldn't

be to cheer up a woman-a little comforting could go a long way. "So, a little cheering up, and you'd be happy forever?"

in her heart, causing her pain from time to time. Even if she felt better momentarily, she would eventually dwell on it again, leading to