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.

back early. Did you get fired?” Evelyn was both surprised and worried when she saw

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

a bit guiltily, “No, I chose to quit, so

right to quit working! We have four kids to take care of. Don’t you know our situation at home? How could you just quit on a whim!” Evelyn stormed up to her,

have pissed someone off. If I kept working I was worried it would cause trouble.” Thalassa couldn’t hide it from her forceful

“What?”

did I end up with such an unlucky kid. Why do you always give me a headache? You’re even worse than that pig I used to have! My beloved pig also got crushed by the collapsing house, ah, my precious one! Why is life

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

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 your bank account, did you receive a transfer of

saw the account balance, and felt a thrill of excitement. But then thought of something,

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

head a hard shove

outside and she had earned a big chunk of money? Was there

wine worth twenty grand, got a commission of a thousand dollars, and I worked an extra hour. The manager gave me a bonus because I did well.”

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

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

is tough” Evelyn sighed. Although money was important, she didn’t want her daughter to risk her safety for it.

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

at home. I need to go out.” Evelyn carefully put her phone into her pocket, her expression a

are you going?” Thalassa

take care

a quick

sighed softly but didn’t say