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

had wanted to say were swallowed back down, crushed by

penetrating, intense stare remained fixed on

once this conversation had started,

waiting for her

and summoning all her courage, Thalassa finally spoke under Lysander's expectant gaze, "Yes, I once watched a movie

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

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

you,"

beat. His simple statement of trust filled her with confidence

towards him softened, becoming

unconditional trust meant more to

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