Chapter 599

Leopold extended his hand, meeting Ethan’s for a firm handshake. “Mr. Ethan, please, take a seat.”

Both men settled into their chairs while Thalassa, Ethan’s assistant, stood behind him. Her gaze was lowered, and her complexion was slightly pale.

“And who is this?” Leopold’s gaze rested on Thalassa. His voice was laced with curiosity.

“My assistant. She’s new to the job. She’s still getting the hang of things,” Ethan explained.

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“Ah, Mr. Ethan’s assistant. Please, join us,” Leopold’s warm gaze settled on Thalassa.

Meeting his eyes, Thalassa’s gaze wavered slightly before she took the seat next to Ethan. “Thank you,” she said politely.

“I heard that you recently sold your company. Already planning on starting a new one?” Ethan asked, sipping his coffee as they chatted casually.

Without a business, people look down on you. Even women won’t give you a second glance. Living in the real world, there’s no choice but to keep striving,” Leopold responded, his tone casual.

that, Thalassa’s heart gave a painful squeeze.

hand tightened on her cup, and her gaze fixed on the coffee in front of

many

If they

friends. We’re all familiar faces here. We can be flexible in business,” Ethan said, attempting to tighten

doing business with me just because I’m Lysander’s

on her coffee

there a rift between you and

picked up her coffee cup to take a sip, only to hear Leopold reply, “Not just a rift. I can’t understand why

coffee, Thalassa coughed, spilling some of

men’s eyes turned to

a napkin, then stood up, flustered.

She hurried off.

Still learning the ropes. And you shouldn’t compare yourself to Lysander. Sure, women find him attractive, but he’s not interested in them. It doesn’t matter how many women are drawn to him. He’s not taking

words struck a nerve with Leopold, his face growing colder, his inner turmoil

to use the restroom as well,”

gesturing for him to

with a damp napkin. The stain was evident

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