The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen)

Chapter 474

Thalassa wasn’t keen on addressing that matter.

She didn’t want Bruce to be her father. She wanted to deny that more than anyone.

She looked away, saying, “I’m a bit tired, and I’d like to go home to rest. Thanks for covering for me earlier.”

As she moved to depart, Leopold stepped in her path; his gaze filled with concern and tenderness, “Let me take you home.”

She didn’t wish to talk so he didn’t push.

Thalassa declined outright, “No need, I can take a taxi.”

She couldn’t afford to have any more ties with Leopold, let alone get too close.

Since there was no chance for them, she had to make him let go.

It was for his own good.

She turned away, heading to the roadside to hail a cab.

“Is it because of my mother?” Leopold’s question trailed behind her.

paused, turning back to see Leopold approaching. His tall figure loomed before her, gentle and towering like a big brother.

you out and said some things she shouldn’t have, right?” Leopold lowered his gaze to hers. His amber eyes, brimming

into hers.

eyes shone like polished amber

gaze filled with such warmth and affection that many women found irresistible.

the deep affection brimming

people had changed over

was no going

anyone else. Let’s

your distance, but I don’t,” Leopold said,

already not in the best mood,

times do I have to tell you? It’s

lack the courage to elope with me? Or because of Lysander?” Leopold gripped her shoulders, forcing her to look at

used to sustain himself with the belief that they

his

so that one day he could have the courage to get

they still couldn’t be together. He felt as if he had lost all support;

was living each day like a

to live like