The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen)

Chapter 5

I’m sure that woman is dead, the bodyguard captain said, with utter certainty.

Remember when we went to Hollowbrook? That family was having a funeral. I asked the lady of the house, she was heartbroken, and told me her precious one was crushed to death” The captain started to recall the situation.

He didn’t pry further as she was too devastated. He asked around the village and found out that the family had just one daughter

And given the funeral, the mother crying her heart out, and telling them her precious one was killed by a collapsing old house. It could only mean her daughter was dead, right?

“Ok” Lysander hung up the call, the glimmer of hope he felt quickly plummeted. He had known the outcome already. Why was he still hoping?

Back then, Lysander sent his female secretary to find that woman, intending to bring her to him so he could negotiate compensation personally. The secretary was chosen because being a woman, she might find it easier to communicate with her. But she came back and told him that the woman had died and was crushed under an old house battered by heavy rain.

Lysander couldn’t believe it, so he sent the bodyguard captain to confirm. He went along too, but he was too injured to leave the car, so he just watched from afar

The village folk had all gathered at the family’s door, and the mournful atmosphere of the funeral was heavy. Faced with the stark reality, what was there

to doubt?

Thalassa got home around ten at night.

The children’s room doors were closed, so they must have been asleep. Evelyn was in the living room, scrolling through short videos.

fired?” Evelyn was both surprised and

that this part–time job lasted till late? It was still early, and she was already

Thalassa replied a bit guiltily, “No,

kids to take care of. Don’t you know our situation at home? How

working I was worried it would cause

“What?”

finger. “How did I end up with such an unlucky kid. Why do you always give me a headache?

missed the sow, which she had treated like a treasure, expecting that it would give birth to piglets and she could continue raising pigs. Unfortunately, the rain had ruined the firewood shed and the pigsty next to it, her beloved sow was

knew she was the one who caused her mother’s pain. She gently nudged Evelyn’s arm, trying to placate her. “Mom, don’t be mad. I only worked half a day today, but I’ve earned as much as I usually do in a month. Check

and felt a thrill of excitement. But then thought of something, and immediately became serious and heartbroken.

you before? No matter how hard or tiring, you can’t sacrifice your dignity! Did you do something unsavory?” She gave

head a

and she had earned a big chunk

so Thalassa quickly explained, “Mom, you’re overthinking. I sold a bottle of wine worth twenty grand, got a commission of a thousand dollars, and I worked an

had misunderstood, but felt embarrassed to admit her mistake, so she didn’t apologize. “If your sales ability is so good, why not keep it up? Isnit good to earn more money? Who did you offend? Can’t you apologize and make

it didn’t work, so I’m afraid he’ll come after me! Thalassa’s voice was full of grievance. She didn’t hide her fear in front of her mother. She didn’t want to quit her job at the nightclub, because making money was hard these days. A thousand

that man was terrifying.

tough” Evelyn sighed. Although money was important, she didn’t

rich people in Starhaven. Those with money and power were always a handful; offending them was like asking for trouble.

of the kids at home. I need to go out.” Evelyn carefully put her phone into her

you going?” Thalassa was worried about

take care of yourself!” Evelyn

quick glance, then left.

sighed softly but