Chapter 1001

Her fingers tensed slightly on the tabletop as she looked across at Callum. “I really appreciate that you were taking my side yesterday.” she said, her voice steady and sincere.

If it hadn’t been for Callum backing up her story and claiming that it was only Elliott who had kidnapped her, Lysander Sinclair wouldn’t have dropped the matter so easily. He would have dug deeper, relentless in his pursuit of the truth.

“I’ve told you before. You may come to me with any trouble and no need for thanks.” Callum replied earnestly.

“So, can you tell me why? The real reason?”

Thalassa’s brows furrowed ever so lightly. She had kept Bruce’s involvement in her abduction a secret, as she worried that revealing his assault would subject her mother to public scandal.

But now, should she confide the truth to Callum?

Could she trust him?

They had only met a few times; was he truly worthy of her trust?

If she disclosed everything and word got out about her mother’s ordeal, and the existence of that video in Bruce’s possession, could her mother handle such a scandal?

already so fragile.

the risk, not even the slightest.

Bruce’s grip, and things would settle down. This

Thalassa spoke, “The man you saw taking me to the room, that was my father, Bruce. He took a wrong path – he accepted money for someone else’s dirty works. If Lysander finds out, it would be the end of him. Despite everything, he’s still my father.

sake of her mother’s life.

she provided was

piece, she paused and looked at

now looking at her with serious intent, as if weighing the truth

his gaze, Thalassa found her breath slowing down yet difficult to maintain further eye contact./

to look away, the waiter came with their meal and blocked their visual connection, providing Thalassa with an out.

Mr. Gordon.” she said. “Excuse me, could you please

interjected, “I’ve already eaten. I’m not hungry. Please, go ahead without

nodded politely at the waiter, who set down the dishes and

wrong must face the consequences.” Callum

guiltily, fidgeting with her

she did she wished she could turn

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