The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Hearing the name Leopold made Thalassa's steps falter, her body tensing almost imperceptibly.

After a brief pause, she managed to compose herself, turned back to Lysander with a smile, and said, "The movie today was really good, wasn't it?"

As she spoke, she unconsciously tightened her grip on Lysander's hand.

Her attempt to change the subject didn't go unnoticed by Lysander. Her lips, still flushed from their recent passionate kiss, and her eyes, shimmering like the crisp autumn lakes, refused to meet his gaze, darting around instead. Lysander affectionately tousled her hair, saying in a soothing tone, "Don't be so nervous, I was just asking; no hidden meanings."

Indeed, Thalassa was nervous because the name Leopold was a taboo between them.

From past experience, mentioning it always seemed to stir up a storm.

So, when Lysander had brought up Leopold's name, Thalassa's heart had instinctively clenched.

Yet, Lysander's calming words allowed her heart to relax slightly.

up Leopold, but Lysander's gaze was so intense, so focused,

she had wanted to say were swallowed back down, crushed by the weight

intense stare

knew that once this conversation had started, Lysander

waiting for

"Yes, I once watched a movie with Leopold, and we even stayed till

sooner had she finished speaking than Thalassa hurried to clarify, anxious that Lysander might misunderstand. She insisted

so rushed and nervous it actually made Lysander laugh. He smiled,

believe you," Lysander

beat. His simple statement of trust filled her with confidence and

gaze towards him softened, becoming

unconditional trust meant more to her than any

visited Leopold's grave," she confessed, bolstered by Lysander's trust. She had previously lacked the courage to tell Lysander about her solitary visit to