The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen)

Proposing to Thalassa in front of Harper was the most effective way to show his true sincerity.

To untangle the knots in Thalassa's heart, he had to be completely honest.

Otherwise, Thalassa would continue living in insecurity, only increasing her anxiety.

David had been waiting for thirty minutes when he saw Lysander and Thalassa approaching hand in hand. He quickly opened the car door and respectfully said, "Mr. Sinclair, ma'am, please get in." Lysander and Thalassa took their seats in the back.

David drove off.

Throughout the ride, Lysander and Thalassa's hands remained intertwined, with Lysander's hand resting against the seat and Thalassa's palm pressed against his. The diamond ring on her finger sparkled intermittently under the dappled shadows of the passing trees. A constant smile played on Thalassa's lips, a smile of pure happiness.

After a while, Lysander broke the silence, "Did Rosalind mention Harper to you?"

Thalassa turned, meeting Lysander's deep gaze. The question caught her off guard, leaving her momentarily confused.

But upon reflection, it made sense.

I'm just a stand-in for Harper. Because

lower lip, the

It was suffocatingly painful.

a stand-in, especially not in the heart of the man

her look so wronged, Lysander suddenly laughed, his laughter bright and his eyes sparkling. Confused, Thalassa asked, "What's so

"So, you've been upset about this

knew I was upset, why didn't you comfort me?"

he chose not to comfort her, which made

wouldn't solve the root problem. Even if I did, you wouldn't be truly happy," Lysander

never tried, how would you know it wouldn't

could be to cheer up a woman-a little comforting could go a long way. "So, a little cheering up, and you'd be happy forever?"

from time to time. Even if she

being easily influenced.

you tell Charlotte

because my