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.
you get fired?” Evelyn was both surprised and worried when she saw
that this part–time job lasted till late? It
bit guiltily, “No, I chose
to take care of. Don’t you know our situation at home? How could
have pissed someone off. If I kept working I was worried it would cause trouble.” Thalassa couldn’t
“What?”
poked Thalassa’s forehead with her finger. “How 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
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 crushed to death. At that moment, Evelyn was utterly heartbroken, she insisted on giving the
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
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
a hard
chunk of money? Was
you’re overthinking. I sold a bottle of 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
stopped her hand, realizing she had misunderstood, but felt embarrassed to admit her mistake, so she didn’t apologize. “If your sales ability is so good, why not
from Starhaven. I did apologize, but 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 dollars for
man was terrifying.
important, she
Those with money and power were always a
go out.” Evelyn carefully put her phone into her
going?”
worry about me. Just take care of yourself!” Evelyn
quick glance,
softly but didn’t say anything.
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In Chapter 4 of the The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet series, Five years later, Thalassa returns to Starhaven with her four children. She's in a rush, and her mother, Evelyn, complains about babysitting. Thalassa explains her difficult journey, but her children's kindness melts her heart. She's heading to a part-time job at a nightclub, uncomfortable in the revealing outfit, but determined to support her family. The manager warns her about dealing with high-rolling customers......... Will this Chapter 4 author Novelxo.com mention any details. Follow Chapter 4 and the latest season of this series at Novelxo.com.
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