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.

upon reflection,

She even said that to you, I'm just a stand-in for Harper.

inadvertently biting her lower lip, the words still stinging

It was suffocatingly painful.

a stand-in, especially not in the heart of the man

laughter bright and his eyes sparkling. Confused, Thalassa asked,

intertwined hands, saying, "So,

was upset, why didn't you comfort me?"

yet he chose not to comfort

solve the root problem. Even if I

never tried, how would you know it wouldn't work?" Thalassa

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

her heart, causing her pain from time to time. Even if she felt better momentarily, she