Chapter 1118

Ethan, usually so adept at reading the room, especially Lysander’s mood, found himself in a tight spot.

In the presence of Lysander, Thalassa boldly sidestepped him and directly asked Ethan if she could take her leave.

Momentarily flustered, Ethan shot Thalassa a glance before offering a sheepish smile in Lysander’s direction. “Does Mr. Sinclair feel that Ms. Everhart has completed her tasks?” he asked, cleverly tossing the ball into Lysander’s court.

For Lysander, it was a straightforward decision. If he stated that Thalassa’s work was done, she would be free to leave; otherwise, she would remain.

Thalassa, well acquainted with Ethan’s shrewdness, wasn’t surprised by his maneuv shifting her gaze to Lysander.

Lysander’s expression remained inscrutable, maintaining a cool demeanor as he tapped his long fingers on the tabletop. His eyes revealed nothing of his thoughts.

the advertisement I shot yesterday. You were such a help directing that shoot and made our campaign sizzle. If I hit the

words seemed gracious, thanking Thalassa, but the undertone was clear-self-promotion at Thalassa’s expense. If Susan’s star rose, she would be the celebrity, while

despised Bruce’s family’s attempts to connect with her. She could

a few of those ‘delicious pies’ that everyone finds unforgettable, right, Lucy?”

in embarrassment. She touched her face, feeling a sting

Thalassa mean by that?

Susan slapped too?

an overnight work session at a hotel to avoid telling her parents about

with a mixture of concern

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Chapter 1118

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