The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen)

If it hadn't been for Payton's firm grip, she would have already lunged forward to scratch the faces of Hertha and Thalassa.

"You" Hertha began, her voice charged with emotion, but Thalassa stopped her. Thalassa glanced at her and shook her head gently, "Let's go."

Her voice was hoarse. After she spoke, she turned and walked away quickly.

"Thalassa!" Hertha hurried after her.

Alaric, seeing the loathing in Amelia and Payton's eyes as they watched Thalassa and Hertha leave, tried to clear the air. "Thalassa was also here for a check-up a few days ago. She just happened to pass by this room and got curious. It wasn't intentional; please don't misunderstand."

After explaining, Alaric followed Hertha and Thalassa.

Thalassa was walking so fast down the corridor that Hertha was almost unable to keep up.

"Thalassa, don't walk so fast. Wait for me," Hertha said as she jogged over and reached out to grasp Thalassa's arm.

and, with a nervous hand, lifted Thalassa's face. As soon as she did, Hertha saw her tear-streaked face and froze, quickly saying, "Thalassa,

nose tingled even more, and her tears flowed

into a hug. "Thalassa, don't cry. It's not your fault, nor is it Lysander's fault. You heard them, didn't you?

too. The heartache was palpable. Leopold, such a stand-up guy, to have met such

that could sadden anyone

why

was

Hertha's clothes, couldn't stop sobbing. Between her sobs, she said, "Leopold went astray trying to secure my freedom. I've wronged

had nothing to do with Lysander. On the contrary, Lysander had taken the blame to protect Leopold's reputation,

the truth behind Leopold's demise, yet faced

had mistaken his silence

trying to comfort her. "Don't cry, Thalassa. The