The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen)

Chapter 957

Richard had a mischievous smile on his face as he teased Charlotte.

Charlotte couldn’t help but laugh and rolled her eyes at him. “What are you on about, Richard? Even if I were the jealous type, it wouldn’t be over you. We’re childhood friends. Why, thinking of putting a ring on it?”

“Well, why not? Give it a thought?” Richard seized the moment to express his feelings.

They had grown up together, and Charlotte knew all the embarrassing stories from Richard’s childhood. She had even nicknamed him, and he used to be so shy about it, hiding behind the adults whenever she was around.

Now that they were grown up; his shyness had taken on a different flavor. He found himself wanting to marry Charlotte to keep those childhood blunders between them.

Charlotte was taken aback for a moment. Although she knew Richard had a soft spot for her and wanted to pursue her, his direct approach still surprised her.

She didn’t expect him to actually have feelings for her, let alone consider marriage! Back in their childhood, she used to tease him a lot.

for her? Was it possible he had a

with a forced smile, hiding her inner surprise and discomfort, “We were talking

skillfully dodged his proposal, steering the

a ride?” Richard went along, bringing

grinned triumphantly. “Do you know who owns that diner that we’ve just

to do with the diner?” Rick was

feeling incredibly smug, said, “That place is run by Huxley Brennan, Daniel’s brother. The Brennans were run into the ground by Thalassa, snatched up by the Sinclair Group for a song, and they’re drowning in debt. Plus, Daniel’s darling daughter Faye ended up in jail because of Thalassa. The Brennans have

been so uppity, looking down on me! If I don’t

Charlotte’s

slamming on the

car came to an abrupt halt. Charlotte lurched forward, then snapped back by her seat

“What’s wrong

alone there is the real danger! How could you,