The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet by Thalassa

Chapter 64 

His brow was slightly furrowed, but he didnt sweat it pressing on 

Dand followed behind, looking like he might keel over any minute and take a tumble into the nearby field. The field was full of rice paddies, all filed with water if he slipped, he’d be a mess of mud, and it wouldn’t be a pretty sight 

David’s shaky gat was because the man in front of him was a veteran Lysander had been trained in balance, while David was just a regular office drone 

Naturally his balance wasn’t as good as Lysander’s. 

Soon, he was left behind by Lysander 

Lysander headed towards the cemetery, while David was still struggling on the narrow path 

Over here, after paying their respects. Evelyn and Astrid took the four kids to pick reeds in the dried up pond, keeping the kids entertained 

The reeds were tall, completely hiding them once they went in. 

At the graves, only Thalassa and Isabella were left. 

Thalassa was tidying up the place 

Isabella couldn’t be bothered to lift a finger, she just sat on a cushion off to the side, catching some Zs 

Lysander walked over, his gaze falling on Thalassa first. His eyes were slightly cold, questioning. Thalassa, what are you doing here?” 

His voice was deep and pleasant, sounding unreal in the openness of the outdoors. 

Thalassa thought she misheard. She was bent over cleaning, and when she looked up, her eyes met the unwrinkled legs of his trousers. She followed the 

line up 

She looked up to see a man, dressed to the nines with an air of elegance, standing in front of her His features were sharp, his eyes deep, his lashes long. and his lips sensual. 

In this rustic setting, his handsomeness and elegance were like a god walking among mortals 

Thalassa’s heart raced when she first saw him, stunned by his good looks. 

The next moment, she hastily stood up, her eyes wide in surprise, stuttering, “Mr Sinclair, what are you doing here?” 

Shouldnt he be at Starhaven, in the top office of the Sinclair Group? 

How did he end up in this backwater place? 

Lysander approached her, answering, “Paying homage.” 

“Mr. Sinclair, you’re here! Isabella woke up with a start at the sound of his voice. Upon seeing Lysander, her heart fluttered. She quickly got up and walked over to him with flattery. 

How could we trouble you to come all the way out here?” She quickly brought over the cushion she had been napping on and placed it under Lysanders feet so he wouldn’t dirty his shoes 

Seeing Isabella’s ingratiating smile, Thalassa rolled her eyes inwardly. 

Isabella’s flattery was showing 

Lysander glanced at the cushion at his feet, his brow furrowed, clearly displeased. 

He didn’t stand on the cushion but walked around it to the grassy area nearby 

There were several graves here all lined up, with a monument in front of each one 

Behind the graves were willow trees, their branches hanging low partially shading the graves like umbrellas. 

Lysanders eyes swept over them, landing on the name Celia on one of the monuments 

The monument looked very cl like someone had just tidied it up, and there were some offerings in front of it. 

He had assumed there would be a picture of Celia on the monument, but to his surprise, there was only a name. 

He looked at the other monuments, they were all the same 

It seemed that in Hollowbrook tradition, pictures of the deceased were not placed on the monuments. 

Isabella noticed that Lysander didn’t step on the cushion she had laid out, but she didn’t feel awkward. She smiled and said, “Mr Sinclair, this is my cousin Cela’s grave You can pay your respects to her” 

Thalassa was curious about the connection between Lysander and Celia. Why had he come to mourn her? 

She stepped forward to ask, “Mr. Sinclair, I’m very grateful that you’ve come to mourn my cousin, but I want to know why you’ve come to mourn her. Did you know her?”

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Back in the day. Celia ended up biting the dust when she accidentally drowned in a pond. 

Technically speaking, there should be no connection between her and Lysander 

Lysander had no relatives in Celia’s family 

She lived with Astrid for over 20 years and never heard a peep about any connection between their family and Lysander. 

Lysander was engrossed in paying his respects, not giving any answers to her questions. 

After hearing Thalassa’s question, Isabella’s heart started racing fast like a cheetah, fearing her lies would be busted. She hastily said, “I spilled the beans to Mr. Sinclair. He’s a peach, and he felt sorry for Celia What’s wrong with him paying his respects?” 

Thalassa frowned and kept quiet. 

Turned out that Isabella was the one who spilled the tea about Celia to Lysander. 

Seemed like Isabella and Lysander were tight, otherwise, why would she blab about family matters to Lysander? 

And why was Lysander so invested in Isabella’s family, even going out of his way for Celia? 

If Isabella and Lysander weren’t close, how could she waltz in and out of the Sinclair group and even Lysander’s office? 

Just how close they were, though, remained to be seen. 

Lysander stood by the grave, gazing deeply at the tombstone. 

This was the woman he was close to five years ago. He felt like it was just last night when he could sense her vivacious and tender touch. 

But now she was six feet under forever. 

Looked like it was time for him to move on. 

“Mr. Sinclair, you’ve traveled a long way to get to Hollowbrook, you must be starving. Why not come to my place? I’ll cook up a storm.” Isabella was all smiles and showed much respect as she hovered around Lysander 

Lysander turned his head, and his deep gaze fell on Thalass. “I’ll go to her place.” 

He wanted to see the place where Celia grew up. 

Thalassa was taken aback. Lysander wanted to have dinner at her place? 

After hearing this, Isabella was instantly on pins and needles. She quickly said. “Mr. Sinclair, her place is a bit shabby: it’s not prepared to host a meal. I’m afraid they can’t entertain you properly. You should come to my place; we will take good care of you. 

Thalassa’s place was indeed rundown, and she had just returned home, so she missed the morning market. There was no food at home to entertain Lysander. 

All they had were some homegrown vegetables, which was way too simple 

Lysander was loaded and very high class; he was used to fine dining, so he might not be accustomed to such simple food. 

Lysander, with his high status, should be treated to the best. 

Besides, if Lysander were to dine at Thalassa’s place, and if Thalassa brought up Celia’s death and the incident five years ago where Lysander was saved by a woman in the woodshed… Everything would be out in the open. 

All her hard-earned wealth would go down the drain. 

The thought of this made Isabella’s heart flutter with fear. 

“Cut the crap and lead the way!” Lysander’s stern face and tone were uncompromising 

His assertive attitude and words made Thalassa feel oppressed, causing her shoulders to shake involuntarily. 

His aura was overwhelmingly strong, making Thalassa feel a bit scared. 

All she could do was swallow her fear and lead him home. 

Isabella seemed to keep her cool on the outside, but she was actually a hot mess inside. 

What now? Lysander was hell-bent on going to Thalassa’s place. 

No way she could let this happen! She had to tail them the whole way. 

She absolutely couldn’t let Thalassa and Lysander bring up the incident from five years ago. 

Thalassa led the way, and Lysander followed closely behind her. However, Isabella tailed Lysander and kept up with his every step, afraid of falling behind.

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David had just arrived at the graveyard when he saw Thalassa and Lysander turning back the way they came. He could do nothing but follow them back, feeling totally bummed out and thinking that this was no way for a person to live. 

After the small country path, they hit the village road, which, comparatively, was easier to tread. 

As Thalassa reached the village entrance, she saw a big crowd gawking at the Rolls Royce. On spotting them, the villagers eyed Lysander with anticipation as their gazes filled with curiosity, admiration, and a hint of fear. 

As Thalassa and Lysander approached, the villagers were awestruck by Lysander’s intimidating aura, each taking a step back to maintain a respectful distance while still watching from a yard away. 

“Lysander, slow down, wait for me Isabella jogged over and began walking parallel to Lysander while looking up and grinning at him, her face full of 

adoration. 

She looked at him with the adoration and tenderness of a smitten woman. 

Lysander didn’t even spare her a glance. 

Isabella’s adoring gaze at Lysander left the villagers gobsmacked. 

Turned out that this loaded dude had come for Isabella. 

Had Isabella snagged a rich boyfriend? 

That would explain why Isabella had suddenly become so wealthy, driving luxury cars and building mansions. The guy must be rolling in dough, or how else could he afford Isabella’s lavish lifestyle? 

This rich, charming man must be Isabellas boyfriend 

The curious villagers felt they had their answer and began to chatter among themselves. They were all green with envy at Isabella. 

The whispers inevitably reached Thalassa’s ears. She heard the villagers say. “So this is Isabella’s boyfriend. He’s so handsome and rich. Isabella is so lucky.” 

For some reason, she felt a pang of sadness 

If Lysander was Isabella’s boyfriend, why did he pull her onto his lap last night? 

Was he toying with her? 

After the wave of sadness, Thalassa felt a surge of anger. 

Thalassa quickly walked back home and stood in the living room, not offering to cook. 

Lysander walked into her home as his gaze swept over the layout of the whole house. 

It was a single-story brick-and-tile house. The whitewashed walls were crumbling, and the paint was peeling off in chunks. The roof tiles were old too; they were sure to leak if it rained 

Despite its shabby exterior, the inside was spotlessly clean and tidy. 

However, the whole house was cold and damp. Long-term residence here would surely lead to rheumatism. 

The conditions were truly appalling 

Lysander’s brow furrowed slightly, and he asked in a low voice, “Is there anyone else in your family?” 

“My family…” 

“Thalassa works outside all year round, leaving only her aunt, Astrid, at home, who is Celia’s mother.’ Isabella answered for her before she could speak She feared Thalassa would mention her four children. 

If Lysander knew about Thalassa’s kids, he would undoubtedly probe further, making it impossible for her to hide the truth. 

Lysander gave Isabella a cold look, “I didn’t ask you!” 

Isabella was taken aback by his icy gaze. She shrank back and no longer had the courage to say anything more. 

Thalassa responded, “She’s right, my aunt lives here alone.” 

“Where is she?” Lysander’s gaze shifted inside the house. 

Since she was Celia’s mother, he, of course, needed to meet her personally and arrange a better place for her to live. 

“She’s out, probably playing cards. Isabella added nervously 

She deliberately mentioned Astrid being at the card table, hoping Lysander would realize that Astrid also liked to play cards and gamble. 

“Who said she was at the card table?” Thalassa retorted, unwilling to let Isabella belittle her aunt.

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Isabella was always badmouthing her, and she now wanted to smear Astrid in front of everybody else. 

Thalassa wouldn’t have it 

Astrid was a genuine and kind person; she was never a card shark. She was always working in the fields or weeding her vegetable plot. 

How on earth could Astrid be at a poker table? 

After hearing Thalassa’s objection, Isabella became so nervous that she could now hear her own heart pounding 

She was worried that Thalassa might blurt out that Astrid had taken the kids out 

Just when Isabella’s nervousness began to cause her fingers to shake, Thalassa spoke up again. 

“Astrid’s out; she’s not at home now” 

After saying this, she turned to Lysander “Mr. Sinclair, have a seat. I’ll go pick some veggies from my garden for cooking later, okay?” 

She moved over a chair that was dusty and had cobwebs on it. 

She really didn’t know why Lysander had come to her house. 

Since he was Isabella’s boyfriend, wouldn’t it be better to go directly to Isabella’s place? 

Did he come to her place to mock her with Isabella? 

Or to make fun of Astrid? 

Thalassa was very displeased with Isabella After she had seen Isabella’s dirty tricks, she didn’t want to get too close to her in case she became her 

target again. 

She deliberately moved over a chair full of dust. Lysander was neat, tidy, noble, and handsome. She wanted to see if he could bear to sit down. 

“Mr. Sinclair is a very distinguished man, how could he sit on such a dirty chair? Mr. Sinclair, come to my house. I’ve made quite a bit of money doing business these past few years and built a big house with marble floors, not like here, with dirt floors.” Isabella was desperate to get Lysander back to her house, she couldn’t let him stay at Thalassa’s for long 

As long as Lysander went to her house, everything could be discussed. 

Lysander glanced at the dusty chair and then looked coldly at Thalassa, like a needle prick, causing a sharp pain in Thalassas heart. 

Thalassa’s heart pounded without warning. 

“No need; I can’t stomach Hollowbrook’s food!” Lysander said this and strode off. 

-Isabella quickly followed him ‘Mr. Sinclair, how about I treat you to a meal in the city? The food there is decent.” 

“Get lost!” Lysander said coldly without looking back, went straight to his Rolls Royce, opened the door, and got in. 

Isabella was frightened by his outburst. She stopped in her tracks, not following him anymore. 

Lysander was angry. If she kept following him, he would become even more disgusted 

It was better he left, so they could avoid inadvertently mentioning the time they had slept together in the old house five years ago while chatting with Thalassa 

After seeing the Rolls-Royce drive off, Isabella turned around, feeling satisfied. 

Thalassa at home also let out a sigh of relief. 

Good thing he left, otherwise, she really didn’t know how to deal with such a picky person. 

David drove away from Hollowbrook 

The road there was very narrow, and if he drove a bit faster, he worried the wheels would get stuck in the cement. 

So David drove very slowly. 

Ahead of the car, a middle aged woman was leading two little girls towards him. 

The road was too narrow, so both people and cars couldn’t pass at the same time. 

David stopped the car, planning to let them pass first. 

Evelyn was leading Elowen and Sophia, they had just finished picking reeds and had reached the main road.

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Astrid, Atticus, and Dorian were also strolling down the lane. 

Elowen and Sophia were having a blast, blowing fluffy reeds into the air, which floated around like dandelions. 

Lysander’s gaze traveled past the floating reed fluff and landed on the two little munchkins. 

They pouted their cheeks, looking like two adorable goldfish 

After spotting a luxury car ahead, Evelyn instinctively knew the driver was no ordinary Joe. She moved the kids aside, “Stop blowing. See, the reed fluff is 

all over that car 

Elowen was having a whale of a time; her round, chubby face was all flushed and rosy, like a cute little apple. Her hair was tied in two cute pigtails, making her look so adorable that you could just eat her up 

“Reed fluff is cute; I like it. It makes the car cuter Elowen’s words were heart-melting. 

Lysander watched them. He wasnt typically a fan of kids, but these two girls were as cute as bugs in a rug. One had adorable pigtails, the other was rocking a cool baseball cap, and both were sporting cute bunny eared pink jackets. 

Their cuteness melted his heart a little. 

“Although you think it’s cute, adults might not feel the same. Let’s move aside and let the car pass.” Evelyn said patiently. 

Elowen glanced at the car, and her eyes sparkled, “Hey, that guy looks familiar 

She felt like shed seen him somewhere before 

David facepalmed, thinking kids these days sure have a way with words. 

Sophia looked up and pulled her hat up to reveal her eyes. She also spotted Lysander, and her cute eyes shined brightly, “He is so handsome!” 

Lysander was flattered by the two little girls. His heart softened further, and he cracked a small smile. 

Those two were just too cute and sweet. 

Evelyn, fearing he might take offense, quickly corrected her “Mind your words” 

“Hi, you’re so handsome. Can you be my mom’s friend? My grandma wants to set my mom up on a date, but if she has a boyfriend, she won’t need to Elowen said to Lysander with a wide smile. 

Evelyn had been talking about setting Thalassa up on her way home. 

Elowen fancied the handsome man 

If he could be their dad, shed be over the moon. And so would her mom. 

*Elowen, don’t talk nonsense. He can’t possibly be your mom’s boyfriend.” Evelyn was scared out of her wits and quickly stopped Elowen 

Her daughter, a single mother with four kids, was hardly a catch for most men, let alone someone as grand and handsome as him, 

How could he possibly fancy Thalassa, a single mother of four? 

Annoyed, she scolded Elawen, then apologized 

Ito Lysander, Tm sorry, the kid 

are still young and don’t know any better. I hope you don’t mind.” 

“It’s okay” Lysander replied in his deep voice. 

He rolled up the window, blocking the girls’ view. 

David started the car and drove off. He found it strange that Lysander didn’t lose his temper when the two little girls tried to chat him up, they even suggested that he come home to be their stepfather. 

Normally, one glare from him would be enough to scare people off. 

Evelyn watched the Rolls Royce drive away, then led Elowen and Sophia onward. 

As they reached the village entrance, they overheard the villagers’ gossip 

“Isabella’s boyfnend is a perfect mix of wealth and charm, and he’s so handsome. What a perfect man” 

“Isabella is so lucky” 

A sense of unease washed over Evelyn. 

So the handsome man driving the luxury car was Isabella’s boyfriend. 

Indeed, Isabella was lucky, unlike her daughter Thalassa, who had such a tough lot in life.

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She’d thank her lucky stars if a decent man was willing to marry her daughter. 

She didn’t expect her daughter to hit the jackpot overnight, she was just hoping for someone who’d treat her right so they could lead a normal life together 

Isabella didn’t go back home until she saw Astrid with the two boys and Evelyn with the two girls coming back in turn. Now she felt relieved 

As long as Lysander didn’t bump into the four kids, all was well. 

Now that Lysander had left Hollowbrook, she didn’t have much to worry about. 

She held her head high and her chest out beaming with confidence as she walked back home 

Her house was right behind Thalassas, a towering building that completely blocked the view of Thalassa’s place. 

When they built their house. Thalassa was away, working outside while being pregnant, only to come back and find Isabella’s house towering over hers in 

an imposing way 

Even the sunlight was blocked by Isabellas house 

Thalassa was miffed, but nothing could be done about it now. She couldn’t just tear down Isabella’s house. 

Thalassa felt a knot in her stomach when she saw Isabella strut around so arrogantly 

“Astrid, come with us to Starhaven tomorrow, I ve rented a two bedroom flat there, there’s enough space for all of us. Thalassa held Astrid’s arm, pleading gently. 

Astrid looked pale, and her legs seemed to be giving her trouble as she moved. Thalassa was worried about her rheumatism. 

The house was damp and cold; it was not fit for long-term living It was a recipe for illness. 

And winter was just around the corner, wouldn’t it be even colder for Astrid? 

“But wouldn’t that be a brother? Astrid was afraid to impose on Thalassa 

Evelyn was a tough cookie. but she had a good heart. What’s the bother? You’d be there to chit-chat with me. Its lonely and tiring to look after four kids alone. There’s nothing wrong with it. Tomorrow, you’re coming with us, 

She also noticed Astrid had been living here alone in a poor environment. 

Especially after Isabella’s house was built, their house was rarely bathed in sunlight. Astrid’s health was deteriorating. 

Astrid was a few years younger than Evelyn, yet she looked older. 

After seeing Evelyns determination, Astrid didn’t object anymore. 

A sleek black Rolls-Royce Phantom sped along on the asphalt road 

David was driving steadily up front, while Lysander sat in the back seat. 

His lips parted slightly, David, bring the construction crew to Hollowbrook tomorrow to demolish Thalassa’s house.” 

David was taken aback, “Mr. Sinclair, are you sure?” 

“Yes.” Lysander confirmed. 

Did Thalassa upset Mr. Sinclair? David wondered. 

Didn’t Mr. Sinclair come all the way to Hollowbrook specifically to see Thalassa? 

Didn’t he have a soft spot for Thalassa? 

But now, it seemed like Mr. Sinclair had left no room for Thalassa to wiggle out of this situation, he was really going to tear her house down. 

David silently mourned for Thalassa. 

Then Lysander continued, “Build a skyscraper for her Remember, it has to be taller than the house behind hers.” 

David instantly cheered up. “Sure thing” 

Seemed like he was worrying too much. David’s mood improved, and he drove smoothly 

Lysander leaned back in his seat and closed his eyes, taking a nap. 

No matter how much of a pain Thalassa was, that was still Celia’s home, where Celia’s mother was living. He wanted to make the environment better. 

He was planning to go see Celia’s mother, ask for her opinion, and arrange a suitable place for her. 

But Thalassa was just too much. He didn’t want to stay any longer, but the arrangement for Celia’s mother couldn’t wait 

The next day. Thalassa’s family packed their bags and left for Starhaven 

What Thalassa didn’t know was that not long after they left, David’s construction crew came to Hollowbrook and demolished their house.

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Thalassa got back to her rented house in Pinecrest Estates. 

She had set up a room specifically for Astrid, and the kids were thrilled about it. 

She checked the time and discovered that it was already 11 in the morning, so the job hunt would have to be postponed till the afternoon. 

Thalassa was about to cook something when her phone went off. 

The incoming call was from the head of the cleaning department at the Sinclair Group. 

She picked up the call. “Hello, Director Noreen.” 

“Evelyn, oh no, it’s Thalassa You’ve been AWOL for a day and a half! If you don’t show up soon, I’m docking your pay for the last couple of days. Noreen’s voice on the other end was stern. 

Surprised Thalassa asked. ‘Director Noreen, are you sure you got it right? Didn’t I get fired?” 

Oh, wait a sec, Noreen had just called her Thalassal 

Did Noreen know about her identity theft too? 

“Who said you got fired? Did I send you a termination notice? Noreen countered. 

Confused. Thalassa replied, “Um, no?” 

“Then what are you waiting for? Get back to work ASAP! Bring your own identification file and bank card. We need to update your records. No more shenanigans like this again.” Noreen hung up after saying that. 

Thalassa was stunned. She hadn’t been fired! 

Noreen had even instructed her to update her identification, meaning she knew Thalassa had screwed up but hadn’t fired her. 

Was this Lysander’s doing? 

Lysander’s actions left Thalassa feeling both surprised and elated, yet also a bit confused. 

Didnt he despise her? 

She had made such a huge mistake, and he hadn’t fired her? 

What a weirdo. 

But since she hadn’t been fired, she wouldn’t need to look for a job anymore. The Sinclair Group paid so well that she couldn’t make that much anywhere else. 

Now that Astrid was here too, she had more responsibilities. She couldn’t afford to mess around. 

Being able to continue working at the Sinclair Group was a godsend. 

After lunch, Thalassa headed off to work. 

When she got to the cleaning department, Director Noreen didn’t say much. She just told Thalassa to go to HR to update her identification, then sent her off to clean the top floor. 

Thalassa was in high spirits. She finished cleaning the meeting room and the secretarys office. 

The secretary’s office was empty today, so she finished quickly and then headed to the CEO’s office out of habit. 

These were all her cleaning areas. 

Lysander hadn’t arrived yet. 

Thalassa mopped the floor while humming a nursery rhyme cheerfully. 

It was a song she often sang to her daughter, Elowen, who loved it 

She always used this song to lull Elowen to sleep 

As Thalassa mopped the floor intently, a tall figure silently walked in behind her, but she didn’t notice. 

She was mopping and backing up at the same time. 

Suddenly, she bumped into a pair of long legs and stepped on a pair of shiny black dress shoes. 

“Ah Thalassa shrieked, holding her sore waist. She turned around to see a handsome but cold face, and she tensed up instantly

 

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Hey there, Mr. Sinclair Thalassa greeted him with a forced smile. 

As long as she wasn’t the one feeling awkward, she didn’t care who did. 

Lysander glanced at his shoe, which now sported a foot-shaped imprint, and gazed at her with a cold stare. “Is this how you always greet people?” 

Thalassa noticed the dirt smudge on his shoe, realized it was her fault, and quickly whipped out a rag from her waist while squatting down to clean it. “Sorry, didn’t mean to Let me get that for you.” 

She used the same rag she used for cleaning tables to scrub his shoe, 

Lysander frowned. He was clearly not a fan of this. 

After stepping away from her touch, he hissed, “Get out!” 

“Sure thing.” 

Thalassa grabbed her mop and bolted out of the office 

If it weren’t for the paycheck, she wouldn’t be in his office. 

And he told her to get out? 

Lysander watched as she quickly retreated from his office, his gaze darkening. 

In the afternoon, just as Thalassa was about to clock out, Hertha came looking for her. 

Thalassa, I got off early today. Let’s hit the shops” Hertha looped her arm through Thalassa’s, leading her out of the Sinclair Group building. 

Thalassa calculated her finances. She still had $800, and she hadn’t yet bought winter clothes for the kids. So she agreed. 

Just as they left the Sinclair Group building, a flashy silver Porsche pulled up next to them. 

Thalassa and Hertha thought they were obstructing the car’s path and moved a bit to the side. 

The Porsche’s window rolled down, revealing a hardsome man with long eyes and a tantalizing mole at the corner of his eye. 

The man, Alaric, Пashed a charming, devilish smile Thalassa, you just left the Sinclair group. I didn’t see Lysander with you.” 

Alaric’s voice was a bit weird, like something was wrong with his tongue, 

Thalassa instinctively tightened her grip on Hertha’s arm and said defensively, “I have nothing to do with Lysander. Why should I leave with him?” 

Alaric, full of charm and mischief, chuckled. The other day at Sapphire Skyline, you were sitting on his lap and even cleaned up after him. And you say there’s nothing between you? I bet you two are thick as thieves.” 

His words were direct and made Thalassa blush 

She wanted to crawl into a hole and hide. 

Lysander was a weirdo, and his friend was even worse! 

How could he say such things in public? 

“You have no shame! Hertha, let’s go!’ Thalassa, her face beet red, stormed off, dragging Hertha with her. 

Hertha, however, didn’t move. 

Thalassa turned to find her friend staring at Alaric. Though she wasn’t as besotted as she was the first time she saw him, her eyes were still filled with his reflection. 

Her eyes sparkled with longing and affection, like those of lovers reunited after a long time. 

This worried Thalassa. 

Hertha was getting infatuated with men again. 

Alaric didn’t continue teasing Thalassa and Lysander. He noticed the look in Hertha’s eyes. It was the desire and eagerness to kiss him. 

He wiped the smile off his face, rolled up the window to block her view, and parked the car 

Thalassa tugged at Hertha’s sleeve, “Hertha, snap out of it. He’s gone” 

Hertha finally looked away from the spot where Alaric had been. When she faced Thalassa, her face showed disappointment, but she put on a brave smile, “Let’s go.” 

She flung the car door open, ready to hop in.

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“Hertha, that’s the back seat. You’re driving.” Thalassa pointed out. 

“Oh, right” Hertha seemed a bit out of it. She quickly shut the back door and slid into the driver’s seat. 

Thalassa could only sigh at her friend’s state of mind as she climbed into the car. Hertha started the engine, and they were off. 

As they cruised down the road, Hertha couldn’t help but picture Alaric’s charming face. 

His sly, hidden smile, the beauty spot by his eye that twinkled when he laughed. Everything about him was burned into her memory. 

The first time she saw him, her heart raced. The second time, she was a bundle of nerves. 

She had no idea what was wrong with her 

He’d already deleted her contact. Clearly, he wasn’t interested in her. 

So, what was she still hoping for? 

But she just couldn’t get him out of her mind. 

“Hertha, red light ahead! Stop!’ Thalassa warned her urgently 

The traffic light had turned red, but Hertha just kept on driving, not slowing down. 

After hearing Thalassa’s warning, Hertha quickly hit the brakes. 

” 

With the sudden stop, Thalassa lurched forward and had to grab onto the seat to prevent herself from falling 

‘BANG!” 

A car behind them crashed into theirs. 

Their car jolted back and forth from the impact, shaking Thalassa 

“Damn, we got hit! Thalassa exclaimed. 

Quickly realizing what had happened, both girls hurried out to check the damage. 

Sure enough, the rear of Hertha’s red car was dented, with parts exposed. 

The silver car that hit them, however, was unscathed 

Thalassa didn’t own a car, but she had a license and knew the basic traffic rules. 

The windows of the silver car were tinted, making it impossible to see inside from the outside. 

They had been rear-ended, but the driver showed no signs of coming out to deal with the situation. 

Hertha stood there, looking dazed and confused 

Thalassa stepped forward and tapped on the car window. “Hey, you hit us from the back. Can you come out so we can sort this out?” 

Even though the driver was inside the car, Thalassa knew he could hear her. 

As she finished speaking, the window rolled down, revealing Alaric’s face, “I did rear-end you, but you made an emergency stop. Any car would have hit 

you.” 

“Well, it’s true that we stopped suddenly, but you rear-ended us. That’s on you. Even if the traffic police came, you’d still be at fault. Looks like your driving skills could use some work.” Thalassa retorted. 

Hearing this, Hertha rushed over to stop Thalassa from saying anything further. She didn’t want Alaric to think any less of her. 

Alaric just laughed at Thalassa’s comeback, flashing his perfect white teeth. He glanced towards the back seat, “Lysander, your woman’s got some nerve. even daring to talk back to me. Nice.” 

Lysander? 

Hearing this name made Thalassa’s heart skip a beat. 

The next moment, the backseat window slid down, revealing Lysander’s handsome face with its striking features.

Chapter 73 

Thalassa was shocked to see Lysander in the car. 

Alaric went to the Sinclair Group to pick up Lysander? 

Lysander’s face was cold, and his eyes were deep. “Alaric, your driving skills still need some work.” He said. 

His words put the blame squarely on Alaric, echoing what Thalassa had said about his lack of driving skills. 

Alaric just laughed and nodded. “Yeah, my driving sucks. It’s all on me. Miss, let’s talk about compensation.” He told Hertha. 

His smile was as carefree as ever. 

Lysander was right. His driving was lousy. If Lysander had been driving, he wouldn’t have crashed, even if he had to brake suddenly 

Hertha’s body went limp when she heard his voice. She stared at him, too stunned to move 

Thalassa turned around to see that Hertha was still staring at Alaric. She was so disappointed in her. She nudged her gently. “Hertha, Alaric is talking to 

you” 

Hertha snapped back to reality. She was suddenly full of energy and rushed to the car window. “No need for compensation. It’s not a big deal. You guys can go.” She babbled to Alaric. 

Thalassa rubbed her forehead, wondering where Hertha’s common sense had gone. 

Alaric chuckled. That’s not how it works. We have to follow traffic rules. I’m a man of principles. If you’re really busy right now, let’s exchange contact info, and I’ll transfer you the money.” 

Hertha’s heart pounded like a jackhammer. She pulled out her phone, but she was so excited that she dropped it. 

She quickly picked it up, but her fingers were still trembling slightly. 

Alaric saved her contact info and started to close the car window, saying, “Miss, could you step back? I need to back up” 

“Oh, sure.” Hertha quickly stepped back. 

The silver car backed up and then drove away, leaving Thalassa in a cloud of exhaust. 

She was a bit annoyed. 

Rich people were so arrogant. They hit someone’s car, and while the other car was wrecked, theirs didn’t even have a scratch. 

Hertha watched the silver Porsche drive away, then excitedly hugged her phone and started screaming, “Oh my god, he saved my number!” 

She turned and hugged Thalassa, jumping up and down in excitement. “Thalassa, he saved my number again! This is so great!” 

Thalassa smiled, “As long as you’l 

ire happy” 

At first, she wanted to warn Hertha about Alaric’s style so she could make an informed decision. 

But if Hertha knew all about Alaric and still liked him and wanted to chase after him, Thalassa wouldn’t say a word. 

They were all adults. They knew what they were doing. 

Even if Hertha ended up getting hurt, at least she’d have no regrets. 

And who knew, maybe Hertha would succeed? 

Who could say anything definite about love? 

“Honk! Honk!” 

“Why are you still parked there? Move it!” 

Cars drivers behind them started honking as they grew impatient. 

Hertha immediately stopped jumping around, quickly let go of Thalassa, got back into the car, and moved it to the side. 

“The car can still be driven, let’s get it to the car repair shop.” Hertha said, seemingly back to her sensible self.