Chapter 268

Thalassa froze up a bit, but she mustered the courage and stepped in.

She could have easily ditched this, but thinking about the guests, she figured she should at least whip up some coffee.

Otherwise, people might think she was a lousy secretary. After all, Mr. Sinclair’s old friend was here, and she should at least play the host.

She just wanted to pop two cups of coffee on their table and make a graceful exit from the office.

But, she didn’t see this coming.

She never thought that when Charlotte said she was Lysander’s old friend, she meant it in this way.

Had she known this, she’d rather die than come here.

Thalassa’s mind was racing, but she kept a professional smile on her face. She stepped in and put the coffee aside without looking at the desk. “Mr. Sinclair, your coffee is here.. If there’s nothing else.”

to say she’d leave if

Charlotte stood up, distancing herself from Lysander, and said to Thalassa, “The receptionist was so clueless to block me at the entrance. If it weren’t for your permission, I

She instinctively looked at Lysander, only to meet his icy, stern gaze. It was a single but powerful look, and it hit her fragile

a beat. “Ms. Ravensong, didn’t you call

didn’t want to disturb Lysander, he’s so busy. Lysander, I won’t bother you anymore. I’ll leave first. Let’s catch

the office,

echoed. “Ms. Everhart, stay

halted, a cold sweat breaking out on her

made it hard for her to breathe. She managed a small smile, facing Lysander.

from behind his desk and approached her. His tall figure and long legs made him look like a mountain casting a large shadow, threatening to engulf Thalassa. Fear choked her

her up, didn’t you?” Lysander’s voice was cold, tinged with a hint of

made her nose hot

she hurriedly said, “Mr. Sinclair, she said

up? Thalassa, don’t make meaningless moves. You can’t escape.” Lysander

moment their lips touched was like an electric shock, and the numbing sensation quickly spread from her lips to her heart, making

reached out to push him away. “Mr. Sinclair, you can’t do this.

was soft, almost

you. Any problem?” Lysander’s deep voice made her heart race. He

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