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.

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

swallowed back down, crushed by

intense stare remained fixed on

had started, Lysander wouldn't allow it to

was waiting for

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

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

actually made Lysander laugh. He smiled, gently placing his

you," Lysander

heart skipped a beat. His simple statement of

him softened, becoming more

to

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