The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Ethan's "Thalassa" echoed through the phone speaker, and only then did Lysander's expression slightly improve.

Lucky for Ethan, he knew to use the name "Thalassa" - it was like a magic word for Lysander. Otherwise, Lysander's icy demeanor might have traveled through the phone and given Ethan a virtual frostbite.

Feeling Lysander's chilly vibe dissipate a bit, Ethan shifted the conversation to Lydia, easing Thalassa's nervousness somewhat. She replied to Ethan's query, "Yeah, we've known each other since we were kids, grew up in the same small town." "So, you must know Lydia pretty well. How many times has she been in love? What happened with her exes?" Ethan bombarded her with questions.

Thalassa sensed Ethan's subtle interest in Lydia, now digging into her love history.

It seemed Ethan was genuinely curious about Lydia.

Ethan was fishing for insights, trying to understand Lydia better.

As Lydia's close friend, Thalassa couldn't just make stuff up in front of her admirer.

She honestly said, "Well, I'm not quite sure. We used to hang out as kids, but after growing up, I went off to college, and she joined the army. We've lived separate lives as adults and haven't kept in touch much. I don't really know if she's dated anyone." "Ah, I see," Ethan stumbled, his plan to learn about Lydia's romantic past hitting a snag. The person who knew Lydia best had no clue about her dating history.

to square one, wondering whom to ask

under Lysander in the army. He

knows?" Ethan perked up, seeing a glimmer

other end, Thalassa handed the phone

her a look that screamed he wasn't thrilled about meddling

since Thalassa passed him the phone, he reluctantly took it

went straight to the point: "Lysander, Lydia was under your command. Did she date anyone while in the service? How

friend, would surely give him

ready for

it

was flabbergasted, taking a moment to

Lydia not

Lysander's words were a bucket of ice water dumped head, leaving him chilled over his