The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen)

Chapter 758

Thalassa turned her gaze in the direction of the voice, spotting Betty waving her over.

Betty intercepted her even before she could approach, “I was just telling Mr. Ethan that you had plans tonight and couldn’t make it, but he insisted on calling you. Proves that persistence pays off, doesn’t it?”

Betty’s face held a warm smile as she chatted with Thalassa.

Thalassa listened as she maintained an estranged and courteous smile on her face, “I was first planning to spend the evening with my Mom. But she literally pushed me out the door when she heard the boss was calling.”

“Of course, bonding with colleagues over a meal doesn’t hold a candle to quality time with mom. Your mom understands you and lets you attend this company gathering, which shows you’re doing a good job balancing your personal and professional life.” Betty’s sentences carried no reproach for Thalassa declining her personal invitation, but they alluded to it subtly.

Thalassa’s response to that was a decent one as well.

Navigating office politics was like working through a textbook, with lessons hidden between every line.

a seat.” A male colleague pulled out the chair beside him, beaming as he welcomed Thalassa.

seated around a large circular

No one else from any

seated at the innermost chair of the round table, symbolizing his authority as the big boss.

saved was on the

with an amused look upon her

meal.” Betty guided Thalassa to the seat that the

Ethan; her gaze was filled with both laughter

took note. She was already aware of Betty’s feelings for Ethan. It just surprised her that Betty was so open about

beside

you.” Thalassa

senior levels, responsible for providing Ethan with office supplies and personal items. She didn’t remember his full

in age. If you’re both single, there

in the playful banter, Thalassa didn’t quite know