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Faye was freaking out, her heart pounding like a drum. Had Mr. Sinclair recognized Thalassa? Would he call her out on her lies, confront her? Faye’s face turned pale, and her body was tense and stiff, eyes fixed on Thalassa She tried to initiate a conversation but found herself speechless. Fear, panic, indignation, dread, all sorts of emotions tortured her, making her feel awful 

“Miss, I’m sorry if I disturbed you I’ll get back to work right away and promise not to make any more noise, Thalassa bowed apologetically to Faye. She had been warned during the interview that the top floor was occupied by VIPs and she should remain quiet while cleaning. Any disturbances and she’d be in hot water. Her argument with Isabella and entanglement with Lysander must have disturbed Faye.. 

After saying her piece, Thalassa grabbed her mop and went off. Faye didn’t stop her, unsure of how to handle the situation. How should she interact with the CEO? 

She called out tentatively, “Good morning. Mr. Sinclair.* 

“Hm.” Lysander’s reply was monosyllabic, his emotions unreadable. But his icy gaze was enough to send shivers down anyone’s spine. 

Faye was on edge, her heart pounding, ready to face any consequences of her lies. 

Thalassa quickly headed to the storeroom, overhearing Faye addressing the man. She stiffened, feeling as if she’d been electrocuted. 

Oh crap! How could she not have realized that this so–called Lysander was the CEO of the Sinclair group? 

The nightclub manager had said he was a big shot. She had even bumped into him in the restroom on the top floor yesterday. And again, at the elevator today. And she remembered, her darling Dorian had said he wanted to apologize to Lysander! 

She hadn’t paid much attention to the name then. Why didn’t she connect the dots that this big shot was the CEO of the Sinclair group? 

What an airhead she was. Thalassa smacked her forehead in regret. 

She had twice offended Lysander on his territory, no wonder he thought she was purposely trying to seduce him. What a huge misunderstanding. Thalassa dashed into the storeroom like she was running for her life. She decided to steer clear of Lysander to avoid any more trouble. 

Lysander watched her retreat, then turned his cold gaze to Faye. That made Faye’s heart beat even faster. 

“I told you yesterday not to allow irrelevant people on this floor. Why didn’t you enforce it? Lysander’s voice was deep, authoritative, and commanding. He was always condescending and used to talking in such a tone. 

Faye froze, realizing he was referring to the cleaner and not her deception. She quickly replied, “I’ll tighten up management. This won’t happen again.” “Won’t happen again? How come you didn’t handle the woman named Evelyn who just walked past you?” Lysander strode towards his office, clearly displeased. 

Evelyn? Upon hearing this name, Faye was both shocked and relieved. 

So, Lysander hadn’t recognized Thalassa, the woman he had been involved with. He just mistook her for Evelyn. Faye’s anxiety subsided. “I’ll look into it right away” Faye quickly followed him into his office. 

After a phone call, the situation became clear. 

Thalassa hadn’t used her real name but went by the name Evelyn. She reported to Lysander, “Mr. Sinclair, Evelyn is a new cleaner hired by HR. It’s her first day and she failed to finish cleaning before you arrived and even offended you. I’ll fire her right away.” 

Just as Faye was about to call HR, Lysander interrupted, “No need.” 

Faye looked up curiously “What do you mean, sir?” 

“She’s just a cleaner. No need to make a mountain out of a molehill.” Lysander sat down, opened his pen, picked up a document, and started reading. “You can leave now.” 

Faye nodded and left. 

Back in her office, Faye was still on edge, restless. Thalassa was the girl she had seen in Hollowbrook five years ago! 

Who would have thought that a country girl would not only retain her beauty but become even more stunning and alluring over the years? And now she had even appeared next to Lysander! The truth would eventually come out. Sooner or later, Lysander would learn her real name and expose all of Faye’s lies! She had to find a way to get Thalassa out of the Sinclair group! 

If she had fired her now, everything would have been fine. But now Lysander knew she was part of the cleaning staff and had said not to fire her. If she went against Lysander’s orders and rashly fired Thalassa, it would raise his suspicions and he might think she disrespected his decision. 

Now her only option was to make Thalassa quit voluntarily. Faye wracked her brain and made a call to security.. 

After three hours of hard work, Thalassa finally finished cleaning the top floor. She headed to the 10th floor, where the cleaning staff hung out, rest, and held meetings. The office on the 10th floor was deserted; everyone else was still busy. Only she had finished her tasks early and came to take a 

breather 

Thalassa was sweaty and exhausted. Her clothes were wet and sticking to her body, her hair damp and clinging to her face, making her skin look even 

more delicate 

She grabbed a fan and started fanning herself while sitting down. 

“Girl, you’re so young. Why choose to be a cleaner?” a middle–aged man’s voice rang out. 

Thalassa turned around and saw a guy with a rough face, a beer belly, and a bald head, dressed in a security guard uniform. He had a wicked grin on his 

face and was strutting towards her on his stubby legs. 

Thalassa stood up, her expression cool. What can I do for you?” 

1 saw you sitting here all alone, thought I’d keep you company” The guy, John, moved closer to her. He reached out his thick hand, almost touching Thalassa’s face 

His hand was chubby and shiny with sweat Just the sight of it swinging by her face made Thalassa feel nauseous. Her stomach churned, and she felt 

like puking 

She immediately stepped back to avoid his touch. Her body was on high alert. Her bright eyes were fashing with danger “What the hell are you doing? If you try anything like that again, I’m gonna accuse you of sexual harassment!” 

“Oh, seems like you’re really freaked out. I was just messing with you, why so serious?” John laughed nonchalantly 

1 need someone to clean up the first floor Someone puked there and it’s really nasty You’re the only one who’s not very busy in the cleaning department, so you do it” John continued to smile, his eyes still full of bad intentions when looking at Thalassa. 

This woman was really beautiful. She had the charm of a real woman. The cleaning department hadn’t seen such an attractive woman in a long time. 

The first floor isn’t my responsibility! Go find the person in charge! Thalassa refused! 

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“Did HR mention during your interview that the cleaning crew has to report to security?” John suddenly spoke in a tone that screamed security officer‘. “Or are you not interested in keeping this job anymore?” 

Indeed, during her interview, HR did mention that the security team would occasionally call upon the cleaners for some work, and they would need to 

cooperate 

Thalassa had just started working, and the pay was not bad. If she lost the job, she wouldn’t be able to find a new one anytime soon With four kids at home and the cost of formula still fluctuating she needed to earn money to buy winter coats. 

The money she had earned with difficulty the day before, was gambled away by her mother overnight! Now they were flat broke. Without money, her kids would have to go hungry and shiver in the cold. 

Thinking of her four adorable children, her heart filled with warmth. She had to swallow her anger. She didn’t have the luxury to act up. She had to stomach any grievances and focus on keeping her job. 

11 just get on with the job, no funny business!” Thalassa impatiently told John, deliberately keeping her distance before leaving the office. 

In the first–floor restroom, someone had vomited. Just from looking at the vomit, you could tell what the person had eaten. The chewed food was mixed with stomach acid, releasing a nauseating smell. 

When Thalassa saw the mess, her stomach churned and she almost threw up, but she held it in. Bearing the discomfort, she cleaned up the mess. In no time, the floor was spotless, the smell of soap masking the previous odors. 

Thalassa put down her mop, and washed her hands meticulously until they were fragrant with soap. Being a cleaner was tough, and the high pay was hard–earned 

With no education, she had to endure the hardships of life. She was determined to properly educate her four children, to make sure they got a good education, and at least a university degree. If not, they’d end up struggling like her, earning barely enough to survive. 

Because she was aware of this, she started educating her children as soon as they started talking. Now at only four years old, they knew many words Compared to their peers, their knowledge was much wider. 

As Thalassa was about to take the elevator up to the 10th floor, John blocked her way. “Evelyn, if you’re with me, I’ll take care of you. I won’t make you do such dirty, tiring work. I’ll get others to do it. You can easily earn eighteen hundred a month. With such good treatment, I think, you wouldn’t be ungrateful, would you?” 

Thalassa used Evelyn on her ID card while working at the Sinclair group. 

Looking at his disgusting face. Thalassa could no longer hold back the anger that had been building up, she blurted out. “Your face is more disgusting than the vomit! Have you looked at yourself in the mirror? Fat and greasy, I bet your penis is rotten and stink to high heaven! And you have the audacity to harass women here. Have some self–awareness, will you?” 

After saying this, Thalassa glared at him, stepped into the elevator, and pressed the close door button. 

John stood outside the elevator, his face a mix of disbelief and humiliation. It took him a moment to realize he’d been snubbed and verbally lashed by this woman. He stormed off in a huff. 

At this moment, Lysander and his secretary Faye just walked in Lysander, who was tall and imposing with deep–set eyes, had seen everything. 

Faye quickly said, “Mr. Sinclair, I’ll contact HR right away to fire Evelyn. She’s arrogant and speaks rudely” 

She was about to make a call when Lysander said coldly, “No need, she’s unimportant, don’t bother with what she does.” 

After saying this, he walked into the elevator 

Faye was taken aback but quickly followed. She thought this was a good opportunity to fire Thalassa, but it didn’t happen. 

In the afternoon. 

Thalassa was taking a nap in her chair when she received a call from the cleaning department. “Evelyn, the CEO’s meeting room needs cleaning.” 

“Understood, on my way” Thalassa wiped the drool from the corner of her mouth, got up, and quickly headed to the top floor. 

The top floor. 

The door to the meeting room was closed. She knocked on the door. 

“Come in “A voice from inside said. 

Thalassa entered with her cleaning supplies. The meeting room was elegant with a group of executives in black suits sitting around the conference table, each with a ceramic cup filled with aromatic coffee. They were holding stacks of documents. 

Lysander sat at the head of the long conference table, a position of supreme status. His black suit was immaculate, without a single wrinkle. His long legs were casually crossed, and his face was calm and sharp. He was clearly a social elite. 

Standing next to him was a man in a crisp suit. His face looked kind, with a professional smile; he was clearly Lysander’s assistant. 

The entire meeting room was serious, oppressive, yet filled with an elegant scholarly atmosphere. This atmosphere made Thalassa subconsciously feel 

serious and noble 

Keeping her head down, trying to minimize her presence, she silently walked in and started picking up the crumpled wastepaper from the floor. 

See, only those who were successful and educated could work in such places. And her, without an education, had to do the most basic work. 

Her life and white–collar work passed each other by, and she would never have the chance to become a white–collar worker. 

She had gone to university until her third year, and while she could’ve done some white–collar jobs, not having a degree was a threshold she couldn’t cross. She didn’t even have the chance to get interviews. Without any connections, she could only find jobs that didn’t require an education. But most of 

these jobs were hard work. 

Even so, she had no regrets. She might have lost her university degree, but she gained four adorable children. She was the happiest person in the world. No matter what job she did, she faced each day with optimism and cheerfulness. 

Thalassa swept the floor carefully and meticulously 

One of the executives proposed a plan Lysander was dissatisfied, so he tore the page of the plan, crumpled it into a ball, threw it on the floor, and said in a low voice, “Trash Redo it!” 

The crumpled paper hit Thalassa’s head and fell to the ground. 

Thalassa could feel the heavy tension in the room, as well as the icy vibe radiating off Lysander She kept her head down, clearing up the crumpled papers before moving on to clean other areas 

Man, this Lysander guy was seriously all work and no play 

Every employee was walking on eggshells, too scared to even breathe. Thalassa suddenly felt sorry for them. Working under Lysander was no walk in the park 

One by one, proposals were put forward. However, they were all shot down by Lysander. The pile of crumpled papers on the floor grew larger Thalassa cleaned up, one by one 

After a while, the meeting finally ended. The employees packed up their stuff and beat it out of the meeting room like bats out of hell. 

Thalassa came over to clean up the coffee cups, while Lysander sat there, his deep and piercing gaze fixed on her. His stare made her skin crawl, feeling her hairs were standing on end. All she could do was to try her best to keep her breathing low and focus on cleaning the cups. Once she was done, che could make a beeline out of the meeting room, and no longer be under this man’s thumb. 

She finished collecting the cups and was about to scram. But in her haste, she dropped a cup on the floor, which smashed into pieces with a loud crash 

Thalassa felt a wave of anxiety. She knew Lysander was not gonna let this slide. 

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Chaos only lead to more mess–ups, and the more Thalassa tried to avoid crossing Lysander, the more stuff seemed to hit the fan. Feeling a cold sweat down her back, she quickly bent down to pick up the shattered cup 

“Ah…” The sharp porcelain cut Thalassa’s hand, making her wince in pain. She was about to lick her finger when….. 

A chill swept over her, her wrist was grabbed by a big hand and yanked, pulling her upright 

Looking up. Thalassa met the man’s deep eyes. Her heart jumped. His aura was intense, even his gaze was deep and powerful. Just looking into his eyes, Thalassa felt her whole body on high alert. 

Lysander looked at her finger, and a droplet of blood quickly swelled into a stream, snaking down her slender finger like a little red snake. 

Feeling a touch of sympathy, he grabbed a tissue from the conference table and expertly wrapped her wound. 

He reprimanded, “How could you screw up like this? If you can’t even do a cleaning job right, just quit!” 

Frightened, Thalassa quickly withdrew her hand and apologized, “I’m so sorry. I’ll be careful next time. I can do a good job cleaning.” 

She then squatted down to continue picking up the broken pieces on the floor. 

The stern image of Lysander from the meeting was deeply imprinted in her mind. The executives were all very careful, not daring to make a sound. Thalassa was influenced by Lysander’s authority and did not want to get fired.. 

David rushed over, anxiously asking. “Mr. Sinclair, are you alright?” 

Everything happened so fast. Lysander swiftly walked over to the cleaner, and David didn’t have time to react. He never expected the usually cold and indifferent Lysander to suddenly care about a female cleaner’s hand injury. 

David’s words revealed a hint of surprise that was hard to hide. 

I’m fine Lysander’s calm and authoritative voice fell, and he turned and left the meeting room. 

Lysander himself didn’t understand why he went over to hold the woman back. She was about to lick her wound which could lead to infection, didn’t she know that? 

Maybe it was because she reminded him of the woman who saved him that night five years ago. It was this familiar feeling that made him go and help 

her 

Back in his office, Lysander instructed David, “Replace the coffee cups in the meeting room with plastic ones.” 

David was stunned for a moment, then nodded. “Alright, I got it. Mr. Sinclair, the fall fashion show is next week, but our company hasn’t finalized the plan yet. I’m worried we won’t make it in time. Should we postpone the show?” 

During the meeting, Mr. Sinclair had rejected so many proposals and was clearly unsatisfied. 

Lysander said, “It’s okay If there’s no rush, will they really give their all?” With that, he waved his hand, indicating for David to leave. 

David bowed slightly and left the office. 

Thalassa was just tidying up the meeting room and saw David. She smiled and nodded as a greeting and walked past him. 

David also slightly nodded and watched her leaving. Her figure was slim, balanced, delicate yet full of femininity. Her face was clear and pure, like a movie star. Did Mr. Sinclair approach her because he was interested in her? 

David was curious but dared not guess his boss thoughts casually. 

After throwing away the trash, Thalassa passed the place she mistakenly thought was a storeroom yesterday and saw a sign for the men’s restroom. The sign was not there yesterday. Was it put up because she accidentally walked in yesterday? 

Wow, she was having quite an impact 

They should have marked the door properly, otherwise, who would’ve known what it was? What if someone else made the same mistake and offended the big boss? 

Seeing the sign put up because of her, Thalassa felt great. It made her feel important in this world, like she was needed, and she had value. 

Work was over 

Humming a tune, she left the Sinclair group. But she was stopped at the door by John. He was angry at Thalassa’s attitude towards him, looking gloomy and threatening. Evelyn, don’t push it! My kindness is a blessing for you! Come with me!” 

He grabbed Thalassa’s wrist and forcefully pulled her. 

Thalassa struggled, trying to pull her hand out, but couldn’t break free. Her other hand grabbed the wall to stabilize herself, preventing him from dragging her away 

She cried out in fear, “Is anyone there, help! The Sinclair group’s security guard is openly harassing a woman. If this gets out, the Sinclair group’s reputation will be ruined!” 

John quickly turned around, trying to cover her mouth to stop her from shouting. 

Just as his hand was about to reach Thalassa’s mouth, it was fiercely pulled away and thrown to the side. 

Enraged, John was about to curse back, but when he saw who was standing next to Thalassa, he immediately panicked and changed his attitude. “David, 

she seduced me first I just wanted to teach her a lesson, make her feel ashamed, but she started screaming” 

David was Mr. Sinclair’s chief assistant. All employees of the Sinclair group knew him 

Thalassa was both angry and amused, he was actually blaming her. 

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You were the one harassing me, threatening me that if I didn’t listen to you, I wouldn’t be able to stay in the Sinclair group!” Thalassa angrily retorted. 

You’re lying. Why would I be interested in someone like you?” John defended himself, las face turning red 

“Do you need me to play the recording of you saying that to me?” Thalassa took out her phone, pretending to play the recording 

John immediately panicked, rushing over to snatch her phone David didn’t even get close before he kicked John to the ground “Enough, John! This is the 

Sinclair group, not your playground. You’re from the security department, right? Don’t bother showing up tomorrow!” 

John, having been kicked in the stomach, was kneeling on the ground His face was distorted in pain. Hearing David’s words, he was even more heartbroken and on the verge of tears. 

Thalassa felt satisfied. It seemed that the Sinclair group was a reasonable place that valued humanity. She said to David, “David, thank you” 

“Handling internal issues is just part of my job, no need for thanks,” David replied with a smile, then turned and walked away 

Thalassa quickly followed him, unable to resist striking up more conversation. “Don’t you leave work with your boss?” 

“Mr. Sinclair is working overtime.” David replied. 

“What? The boss voluntarily works overtime?” Thalassa was surprised. What was even more unbelievable to her was that while the boss was working overtime, his assistant was off duty. 

Yeah Mr. Sinclair has a lot to handle every day I’m going to get lunch for him, David said, glancing back at her. 

This was the woman Mr. Sinclair cared about. How could David not care about her? She seemed so concerned about Mr. Sinclair. Was there something special going on between her and Mr. Sinclair? 

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“Well, I see. You should get back to your things. I’m off* Thalassa waved to him and then walked to the other side of the road to wait for the bus. 

Man, she almost thought David was slack in work, talk about a facepalm moment. 

Thalassa got home, pushed the door open and a cozy family scene greeted her. 

There was a young woman sitting on the sofa She was petite, with a round face and a pair of lively big eyes. Her dark hair was tied in a ponytail and she looked downright bubbly 

This lady was Thalassa’s good friend. Hertha. Four kids were huddled around Hertha, hanging on every word of her story. Their eyes were filled with curiosity, fixated on her, listening to her tell the tale of the little bunny and the big bad wolf in her playful voice. 

“The bunny thought its mom was back and opened the door. But surprise, the person outside removed the mask to reveal the fierce fangs of the big bad wolf and, Grrrr, it lunged at the bunny.” Hertha’s voice was sometimes high, sometimes low, and she spoke in an animated and interesting manner. She even opened her mouth wide, imitating the appearance of the big bad wolf 

“Don’t eat me. Don’t eat me!” Elowen, who was closest to her, buried her head in her arms, her voice trembling with fear. 

Their oldest, Atticus, said aloofly. “This is so childish and boring. That’s not how a wolf howls” 

Their second son, Dorian, had teary eyes and clenched fists in front of his chest, looking helpless and pitiful. He pouted and said, “Poor little bunny” 

Their little daughter, Sophia’s eyes sparkled with determination as she waved her tiny fists, “If the big bad wolf comes, I’ll beat it!” 

Hearing the innocent words of the four kids, Hertha was laughing her head off. 

Thalassa walked in with a bright smile, “Hertha, how come you have time to drop by today?” 

Upon seeing her mom, Elowen quickly covered her face with her hands. The big bad wolf is pretending to be mom. If I can’t see her, she can’t see me…” 

Her reaction sent Hertha into another fit of laughter. She removed Elowen’s hands and pinched her cheeks, “You’re so cute, I could just eat you up. That’s your mom, not the big bad wolf I was just telling a story” 

Elowen’s eyes lit up and she immediately ran into Thalassa’s arms, “Mom, I was so scared.” 

Thalassa gently hugged her and patted her back, “Don’t be scared, mom and your brothers will protect you.” 

“Okay” Elowen nodded 

The other kids also came over wanting a hug from Thalassa. Her smile was warm as she hugged each of them, feeling their softness and baby smell. At that moment, she felt like the luckiest woman in the world. 

“Thalassa, I missed the kids. I had some free time today, so I thought I’d come by,” Hertha told Thalassa. 

“Let’s have dinner together tonight. It’s been a while since we last had a meal together, Thalassa said. 

“Sure, I’d love to. By the way. I heard from Evelyn that you’re now working at the Sinclair Group. That’s the best company in our city. You must be pretty kick–ass to get in Hertha’s eyes were sparkling with joy as she felt happy for her friend. 

Thalassa smiled, “Yes, I worked hard I don’t want anyone looking down on me.” 

A confident woman was the most beautifull Thalassa’s pretty face seemed to glow. 

“Yes, our Thalassa is very strong. Raising four kids on her own, she’s a very brave woman. How could she be anything less? The key point is that she’s been supporting four kids single–handedly, without ever complaining about being tired. This great achievement is enough to surpass many people,” Hertha praised her from the bottom of her heart. 

She and Thalassa were friends from college. They used to live and eat together. Their friendship was rock solid. 

“Yes, her achievements are indeed commendable, but I’m about to drop dead, Evelyn emerged from the kitchen and plopped the plate heavily on the table, giving Thalassa a slight frown, “Please eat this popcorn chicken quickly. Your kids might not finish it.” 

With that, Evelyn went back to the kitchen to get busy. 

Thalassa and Hertha exchanged glances, and she playfully stuck her tongue out, sitting down to eat the freshly made popcorn chicken. 

The smell was mouthwatepng, and the popcorn chicken was crunchy and delicious. Thalassa had missed lunch, so she was feeling pretty hungry. This was perfect for filling her stomach 

“Mom, I’ll help you eat. Elowen, the foodie, climbed onto the chair to help her mom solve the “problem“. 

With the joint effort of Thalassa and Elowen, the plate of popcorn chicken was quickly wiped clean. Elowen had oil stains at the corners of her mouth, and she looked up at Thalassa with a smile, her eyes curved into crescents, “Mom, I love you the most, can I get a kiss?” 

The little one had her mouth full of food, her cheeks puffed out and lips puckered, looking like a little goldfish. 

Thalassa’s heart was melting. “Of course, my Elowen is the best.” She planted a kiss on the little girl’s face. 

Elowen ran off satisfied to play 

Hertha was sitting across from her, her face held in her hands, watching her with envy. 

People thought that Thalassa, raising four kids on her own, would be worn out and may look forty before she even turned thirty. But in reality, it was the exact opposite 

Thalassa was 27 this year, but she looked young and beautiful, just like a girl who had just turned twenty. This was not only because she took care of herself, but also because she had a positive mindset, always optimistic and full of energy 

Also, she was living a happy life every day, which made her look particularly young. Her four kids were also very well–behaved, which made her feel very 

relieved. Having these four little treasures was like having the world’s treasures. 

“Why are you looking at me like that, do I have something on my face?” Thalassa was curious about Hertha’s gaze and touched her face. 

1 envy you, being loved by four adorable kids every day What a bliss, Hertha said, wishing for the same happiness 

Haha, you could pop out a bunch of kiddos after you get hitched too, Thalassa chuckled, welcoming her admiration. 

“Why do you have to get married before having children? I can be like you Wait until the kids are four or five years old and still not tell them who their dad Is, as long as they don’t need their dad around Hertha said something shocking 

Thalassa quickly clamped her mouth shut, casting a wary glance towards the kitchen, worried that Evelyn might overhear. She lowered her voice. “Shush it, lady It’s not like I’m purposely keeping it under wraps I genuinely have no clue who their dad is.” 

She had thought about tracking down the guy before, but how was she supposed to do that? There were so many people in the whole wide world, she can’t possibly go around asking every single one, can she? 

“Seriously, not a single clue?‘ Hertha leaned in closer, her eyes brimming with curiosity. 

The four kids are so cute, they don’t particularly resemble Thalassa, they must have gotten their good looks from their old man. Hertha was dying to see. just what kind of guy was the father of these little munchkins. 

As Hertha was grilling Thalassa, the four little ones sneaked to the wall, poking their heads out, eavesdropping on their conversation. 

They too, wanted to know, who their daddy was. 

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“He once gave me an emerald pendant. I should be able to track him down through this pendant, but I lost it five years ago I have no clues, so how am! supposed to find him?” Thalassa spilled her guts to Hertha Between them, there were no secrets. 

“Do you remember what the pendant looked like?” Hertha asked 

1have a vague memory, but I carit recall the details. It had been so many years, and she was so upset and angry back then, she didn’t pay much attention to the pendant. How could she remember it clearly? 

“Why don’t you try to draw the pendan? Let me see Hertha suggested. Being a jewelry designer, she might be able to help. 

Dipping her finger in water. Thalassa drew the shape of the pendant on the table- it was shaped like a cloud. 

Hertha scratched her head and stumped “Seems like I’m out of my depth here, I have no idea where to find this pendant” 

At that moment, the four kids saw the pendant’s shape on the table. They quickly retreated to their rooms. 

Atticus grabbed his tablet and started to operate it quickly, the screen filled with images of emerald pendants shaped like clouds. 

Sharp–eyed Sophia pointed at one of them: This one was once a royal collection. The rest are modern knock–offs.” 

Sophia had a knack for studying jewelry and antiques. She could tell real from fake just by looking at a picture. She was a whiz at this. 

Thalassa made sure to educate her children well. In their free time, she often took them to the bookstore to read and learn. The kids would always find their favorite books to read. Thalassa thought they were reading fairy tales, so she didn’t interfere much. But in reality, the books they were reading had nothing to do with fairy tales. 

Hearing Sophia’s remark, Atticus quickly did a search on the emerald pendant. Soon, he had all the details about the pendant’s origin and history. 

The pendant was indeed part of the royal collection and then ended up with the Sinclair family, becoming their heirloom. 

The Sinclair family! 

“Lysander!” Atticus exclaimed, his young voice filled with surprise. That was the man their mother had offended. 

“Is he our father?” Elowen asked softly. 

Sophia shook her head. “Not sure, if the pendant we found isn’t the one mom had, we may be barking up the wrong tree.” 

“Right, if the pendant dad gave mom was just a regular emerald pendant with his name or special marking on it, we might be on the wrong track.” Dorian, usually a crybaby, was now stroking his chin thoughtfully, looking all serious. 

“The only way is to find Lysander and ask him if he’s our dad: Atticus was always the one to come up with solutions when they disagreed. 

“Okay, good idea” Dorian agreed 

Just then, the door was pushed open and Thalassa walked in. Atticus quickly closed the tablet and put it on the bed, feigning innocence. Thalassa saw it and laughed, “Atticus, you’re still young. You can’t play electronic games with your siblings. It’s bad for your eyes” 

“Mom, I won’t play anymore” Atticus replied obediently. 

Each time he used the tablet to research, Thalassa thought he was playing games. He once explained that he was doing something important, but she just laughed, saying what important things could a kid do with a tablet? 

He was worried telling her the truth about his tech savvy might scare her, so he kept it to himself. Now, they had decided to find their father, and if he spilled the beans, she would definitely stop them and be worried about their safety But they just really wanted to find their dad. 

“Alright, come out and play with toys. It’s almost dinner time.” Thalassa’s voice was gentle and warm. She never raised her voice at the kids, since they were very understanding 

The kids all came out and started to play with their toys. Thalassa sat back at the table, continuing her chat with Hertha 

“How was your first day at work?” Hertha asked with concern. 

“It was okay, except for this one guy who’s a real pain in the neck. He keeps harassing me and saying disgusting things. I was scared out of my wits.” Thalassa said angrily as she mentioned a guy named John. She fanned herself, trying to calm down. 

“Oh my, I thought the Sinclar group had more class than this.” Hertha was shocked. 

The Sinclair group is a big corporation, and you’d expect everyone there to be top–notch. Who knew they’d have people like this?” 

“No matter where you are, people are a mixed bag. Some people might seem nice on the outside, but who knows what they’re hiding inside?” Thalassa usually had a positive outlook, but she knew to stay alert. She’d have to be extra careful at the office. 

“Yes, keeping yourself safe means keeping your family safe. Be careful” Hertha agreed. 

The next morning was gloomy The sky was overcast, looking like it would rain any moment. 

Thalassa didn’t like this kind of weather, but she still had to go to work. She hailed a cab and headed to the office. 

She was late yesterday, so she didn’t manage to clean the top floor before the president started his day. Today, she came in really early, and boy, she cleaned like a whirlwind. By 9 am, she was done with the top floor. She hit the elevator button, ready to head down to the 10th floor for a breather. 

Unbeknownst to her, Faye slithered out of the secretary’s office, her eyes like storm clouds, glowering at her retreating figure. 

This Thalassa, in just one day, had David wrapped around her little finger and even got John sacked. 

She really had underestimated her. This woman was slick. How else would she have Mr. Sinclair hung up on her? 

Thalassa had a bad feeling, and she turned around to face the source of her unease, only to find no one there Maybe it was just her imagination. Shaking her head, Thalassa stepped into the elevator, the gloomy weather always made her feel all kinds of blah 

As she settled into a chair on the 10th floor, a shrill voice pierced the silence of the break room Evelyn, you get your ass out here right now! 

Thalassa shot up, a woman with a pinched face and skinny figure stormed in, fuming 

Feeling a little panicked. Thalassa asked. “Ma am, can I help you with something?” 

Evelyn that bitch Couldn’t snag my husband John, so she had someone break his legs I wont rest until I give her a taste of her own medicina, the woman bellowed, her eyes popping out of her skull 

Thalassa was dumbfounded When had she made a move on John? And when had she broken his legs? 

“Evelyn, go tidy up the conference room The cleaning department head walked in and instructed her 

“So you’re Evelyn I’m gonna whoop your ass “The woman’s face twisted with rage as she raised her hand and lunged at Thalassa 

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The police gave John’s wife a stern warning, reminding her to watch her manners. 

Thalassa couldn’t tolerate anyone bad mouthing her, especially with an irrational attitude, so she decided to seek justice. 

I’ve got tangible proof and an eyewitness, Thalassa said firmly, locking eyes with John’s wife, then turned to the police, “Just give me a second, I’m going to bring a witness who can testify that John was harassing me 

The police nodded and Thalassa went to find David, who was around when John was harassing her. He had helped her stand up for her rights before To Thalassa, David was a fair assistant, so she decided to ask him to testify. 

The weather was cloudy, and the air was oppressive. It looked like a heavy rain was about to fall, matching Thalassa’s gloomy mood. 

Faye had just returned to the secretary’s office and was about to call the head of Cleaning Department to fire Thalassa. 

Just then, a call came in from the reception, saying that Mr. Sinclair’s nieces and nephews were looking for him and they were at the front desk. 

“Mr. Sinclair’s nieces and nephews?” Faye asked in surprise. 

“Yes, they’re four adorable kids,” the receptionist replied. 

Faye, clueless about the situation, asked the receptionist to hold on while she called Mr. Sinclair to confirm. 

“They’ve already stepped in the elevator and should be on the top floor soon,” the receptionist informed her. 

Normally, the reception wouldn’t have let them go up, but one of the boys, Dorian, who looked like a pretty doll, was crying his heart out. He looked like a lost child searching for his parents 

Dorian sobbed, “Our parents don’t want us anymore. Mr. Sinclair is our uncle. I want him to help us find our parents. Please, beautiful lady, let us in to meet our uncle.” 

Moved by Dorian’s crying and their looks, and seeing that two of the boys bore some resemblance to Mr. Sinclair, the receptionist believed them and let them go up 

Faye immediately hung up the phone and headed towards Mr. Sinclair’s office. 

At that moment in Mr. Sinclair’s office, the four kids were looking at each other. They were actually looking for Lysander, but he wasn’t there. They had planned since yesterday to come looking for Lysander today, to ask him face–to–face if he was their father. 

Their grandmother’s emerald pendant was a family heirloom of the Sinclair family, and as Lysander was the head of the Sinclair family, he could probably be their father. 

When Faye arrived and saw the four kids, she was taken aback and asked in surprise, ‘Are you Mr. Sinclair’s nephews? 

Dorian nodded and said, “Yes.” 

“What are your parents‘ names?” Faye asked, puzzled, as she had never heard of Mr. Sinclair having such young nephews. 

“My mom is Thalassa,” Elowen quickly answered 

Dorian was also very active, “We don’t know who our father is, so we’re here to ask if Lysander is our father.” 

The innocence and honesty of the children shocked Faye. 

Their mother is Thalassa? They came here to find Lysander and ask if he’s their father? 

Faye was so shocked that she swayed. Thalassa had four children! And could these four children potentially be Lysander’s? 

The answer came quickly as one of the boys looked strikingly similar to Lysander! Even if not all four children were Lysander’s, at least one of them was! Thalassa’s children had found their way here! No, she couldn’t let Lysander see them. She immediately put on a stern face and snapped, “I don’t know this name! Kids can’t lie like this! Get outta here, stop causing trouble!” 

After saying that, she went to grab them to throw them out. 

“That lady is so mean,” Elowen, her face flushed from fear, muttered before quickly running off. 

Faye went after the other kids. They scattered, not letting Faye catch them. 

Faye became even more desperate and drove them away, resulting in a mess. One kid hid under the table, another climbed onto the executive chair, knocking over the ink bottle on the table and spilling ink everywhere. Another climbed onto the pristine white down sofa, smearing dirt from his shoes all over it. The last one opened the bookcase and hurriedly crawled inside, knocking down the trophies on top, which fell to the ground with a loud 

clatter 

Faye gasped in shock, trembling all over. Good heavens, what had just happened! 

Outside Mr. Sinclair’s office, Thalassa had reached the door. She didn’t know where David’s office was, so she had to come to Mr. Sinclair’s office to find him. 

She gently knocked on the door and found that it wasn’t fully closed. She pushed it slightly open and peeked inside. Immediately, she saw a child lying on Mr. Sinclair’s desk Wasn’t that her son Dorian? 

Inside the office, papers were scattered all over the marble floor, and black ink was spilled everywhere! 

Thalassa was so nervous she almost stopped breathing. Had the kid done all this? Oh no, if Mr. Sinclair found out, they were done for! 

Just as she was about to go in and take Dorian away, she saw a tall figure approaching from afar. 

Oh no! Lysander was back! 

Thalassa quickly closed the door and greeted Lysander with a smile, “Mr. Sinclair, let me shine your shoes. Let’s go to the lounge” 

Disgusted, Lysander shook off her hand, “Get off!” 

She had seduced others and now wanted to seduce him. What a disgusting woman. 

His eyes, cold and filled with disgust, glared at Thalassa before he strode towards his office 

He was almost at his office door Thalassa, panic–stricken, quickly ran to block his path, “Mr. Sinclair…” 

“Boom!” 

Suddenly, a thunderclap sounded from the sky, and lightning illuminated the whole room through the window. 

“Ah!” Thalassa was scared out of her wits, her heart racing. She instinctively jumped on Lysander, wrapping her arms tightly around his neck. Her head snuggled into the crook of his neck, her voice weak and trembling. The thunder’s lightning I’m scared.” 

Her delicate smooth skin against Lysander’s neck was sweetly fragrant and soft. Even her breath was hurried, carrying the scent of magnolia 

This felt just like that woman from five years ago. 

The skin–to–skin contact was like the lightning outside, flashing in Lysander’s mind, sparking an intense thrill, overlapping with the scene in the dilapidated house five years ago 

Anger, excitement, impatience, stimulation. In a blink, all these emotions came rushing in. 

Was she really that woman from five years ago? 

Lysander was both excited and annoyed. He reached out, gripping Thalassa’s chin tightly, forcing her to look at him. Her eyes were filled with tears, like the lightning outside, tearing open his internal impulses. 

His throat tightened, and without thought, he fiercely kissed her red lips. 

“It’s too scary!” 

At this moment, the door to the CEO’s office suddenly opened, and a child ran out. Thalassa’s heart raced, oh no, which kid had come out? If Lysander saw, that would be trouble! 

Just as she was freaking out, Lysander’s deep gaze shifted towards the child. 

Thalassa’s heart raced. 

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Just at the nick of time, Thalassa took the lead, cupping Lysander’s face with both hands, squashing her cheek against his, and blocking his vision with the side of her hand. 

Then, the second, third, fourth kid all bolted out of the office! 

They hustled past Thalassa and Lysander in the corridor. Lysander couldn’t see anything because of their intense embrace and Thalassa’s deliberate blocking The kids had no clue their mom was right in front of them. They dashed into the elevator, slammed the door shut, and were gone. 

Faye came storming out. Seeing the smooching couple, she felt like she was hit by a bolt of lightning. Pain, shock, unbearable. The man kissing the woman was Lysander, the one she loved for ten years! She stood there, frozen, her eyes filled with anger and envy. 

Thalassa was panicking, her heart was racing. His passionate and intense breath sprayed between her nostrils, full of possessiveness. His lips were hot, pulsating with her heartbeat. 

Thalassa was so scared she forgot to react. A few seconds later, her brain was kissed into a daze, feeling dizzy and weak. If it wasn’t for his arm supporting her, she would have slid off him. 

In her daze, his other hand found its way into her clothes, stirring a current on her smooth back. 

Thalassa snapped back to reality, realizing what they were doing. She pushed him away in a panic, stammering, “Lysander, what the hell are you doing?” 

Her clear eyes were watery and her reddened lips were moistened with saliva, looking like a ripe rose waiting to be plucked. 

Lysander looked deep into her eyes, his voice hoarse, “Isn’t this what you want? Stop pretending. You were enjoying it, even held my face to deepen the 

kiss 

Thalassa took a sharp breath, realizing her lapse. She quickly jumped off him. She had jumped on him out of fright when she heard thunder, clinging to his neck. Ever since that stormy night five years ago, when a man took her virginity in an abandoned house, she had been terrified of thunderstorms. Any thunderclap felt like it was echoing in her heart, making her scared and stiff, wanting to hide somewhere warm. 

She used to hide under her blankets at home. She tried to overcome this fear, but that didn’t work. Today was an exception since she instinctively jumped 

on the man 

Feeling awkward and a little guilty, Thalassa scratched her head, forcing a smile, “Mr. Sinclair, I’m sorry. I’m scared of thunder, and I didn’t mean to offend 

you 

Thalassa, petite and short, was standing before him. He looked down at her, her long lashes trembling due to nerves, looking helpless and pitiful. 

Lysander wiped the corner of his mouth, his deep voice hiding his anger, asking, “Where are you from?” 

The touch of her skin, the sweetness of her lips, all reminded him of a woman from five years ago. He couldn’t help suspecting her identity. If she were that woman and was messing with John, he wouldn’t let her off! 

He even kissed her just now. 

Although all evidence indicated that the woman at that night had died in that dilapidated house, she felt too familiar to him. 

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“Mr. Sinclair!” Faye hurriedly approached, her eyes full of disgust, she gave Thalassa a warning glance. 

Then, as a subordinate, she reported to Lysander, “I’ve checked with HR. Evelyn is from Pinecrest, Rivertown, Eldoria.” 

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Faye stepped in for Thalassa to introduce her hometown. 

After finding out Thalassa was working at the Sinclair group under the name Evelyn, Faye dug up all her dirt, even memorizing her ID card info. 

She couldn’t let Lysander find out Thalassa was actually from Hollowbrook. Otherwise, all secrets would be blown wide open. If the lie was exposed. she’d never get another chance to get close to Lysander. 

Thalassa chuckled awkwardly, admitting, Faye’s got it right.” 

Thalassa’s mom, Evelyn, was indeed from Eldoria, while Thalassa lived in Hollowbrook because her aunt Astrid Pendleton married Ryan Everhart. As a kid, her mom brought her to live with Astrid. She’d been daddy–less since birth, and when she asked her mom about her father, her mom snapped, “You’re my kid, and you have no father!” 

Knowing that asking about her father would make her mom mad, Thalassa stopped asking. 

And Isabella’s dad? Turns out he was Ryan’s brother. 

Lysander’s gaze turned cold. From Eldoria? Not Hollowbrook. Seems like he got it wrong again. 

Disappointment welled up in Lysander, his anticipation fading. Looking at Thalassa, his gaze hardened, his tone icy, “What are you doing blocking my office door? Looking for trouble?” 

He’d let himself be tempted by her, even kissed this sly fox woman. Lysander was filled with regret and anger at her actions. 

Suddenly. Thalassa remembered her kid, Dorian, had earlier messed up his office. She went pale, nervously stuttering, “I, I was looking for assistant David, I need something” 

Looking for David? Hearing this, Lysander got even angrier. She was not only trying to seduce him but also get close to his assistant David! 

Lysander scoffed, his eyes flaring with anger. He shot Thalassa a look before heading to his office. Thalassa and Faye hurriedly followed, trying to stop Lysander, but he was faster and pushed open the office door. 

Thalassa’s heart pounded in fear of Dorian being discovered. Faye held her breath, worried that Lysander would blow a gasket when he saw the state of his office 

As the door opened, the chaotic state of the office revealed itself. Thalassa quickly scanned the room, not seeing any sign of the kid. She then remembered hearing the sound of a child passing by when Lysander was kissing her. Dorian must have left then, and she hadn’t noticed. 

The room was a total mess. Seeing Lysander’s stern expression, Faye guiltily lowered her head. 

Lysander was a neat freak, the disorder in his office was a slap in the face. His temples throbbed with anger, Walking in, his gaze fell on his beloved goose down sofa, now marked with kid’s dirty shoe–prints. Dark mud on pristine white fabric, it was a sight to behold. 

Lysander’s face turned red, veins popping out on his forehead. 

Walking over to his desk, he found it covered in ink, white documents soaked black, the words drowned out by the ink, rendering them unrecognizable. 

A trophy from his bookshelf lay broken on the floor, shattered into two. 

His anger sparked, burning like a volcanic eruption. Lysander gritted his teeth, angrily demanding, “Faye! Who did this?” 

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Faye, a career woman, couldn’t help but feel frightened and uneasy when Lysander lost his temper. She quiltily and cautiously replied, “Mr. Sinclair, four kids just barged into the office and made a huge mess” 

As she responded, she dared not meet Lysander’s gaze, her heart pounding in fear that he would probe into the matter of the four children More than the office being messed up, what Faye feared most was Mr. Sinclair finding out that the four kids came looking for him, asking if he was their father. 

Upon hearing Faye’s words, Thalassa next to her held her breath in shock. Not only did Dorian come, but the other three kids too? They were the ones who messed up Lysander’s office? If Lysander caught them, would they be punished? 

Thalassa bowed her head, trying to make herself unnoticeable, daring not to make a sound. 

Lysander rubbed his forehead, too angry for words. His stern face was even gloomier than the outside sky. “I don’t care how you do it. Find those pesky kids, notify their parents. These damages must be compensated!” Lysander was already annoyed because Thalassa had just seduced him, and he had uncontrollably kissed her. 

The chaos in the office only added fuel to his anger, making him irritable. 

What? Those pesky kids? Hearing Lysander describe her adorable four children that way, Thalassa, their mother, felt upset. Her four children were sensible and wouldn’t mess up his office for no reason. There must have been something that scared them, causing them to run around and accidentally make a mess. 

Although she was uncomfortable, Thalassa still kept her head down, not daring to utter a word. Lysander was angry and demanding compensation from the parents. As a parent, she felt distressed. She only hoped Lysander couldn’t find the children and wouldn’t make her compensate. She was already living hand to mouth, struggling to afford three meals a day, let alone compensation. 

Faye glared at Thalassa with anger and hostility. Just now, Lysander had ordered her to find those kids and notify their parents to compensate. She was worried that Thalassa would step forward and claim to be the children’s mother. If she brought the children to apologize to Lysander, then Lysander would know he was the children’s father, and the truth would be out. Lysander would also know that Thalassa was the woman he had been looking for and that she was not dead. 

However, Thalassa didn’t step forward but kept her head down pretending to be uninvolved. It seemed that Thalassa didn’t know that Mr. Sinclair was the father of her children. Otherwise, she would have spoken the truth in front of Lysander long ago, instead of keeping her head down in such a timid 

manner. 

After quickly analyzing the situation, Faye, feeling guilty and uneasy, nodded and responded, “Alright, Mr. Sinclair, I’ll find a way to locate those kids.” Lysander, who was a stickler for cleanliness, could not tolerate the mess in his office. He shot Thalassa a cold glance and strode out of the room. 

Faye followed closely, and Thalassa also prepared to follow. 

Faye stopped and stared at Thalassa with a strict and disgusted gaze, “Where do you think you’re going? Clean up the office!” 

“But I…” Thalassa attempted to speak. 

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She’s got more stuff on her plate, with the police waiting for her to bring in a witness. 

Plus, she needs to ring up Evelyn to check if her kids made it to the Sinclair group, and if she’s hanging around there. If not, she needs to go find the munchkins. Four kids, none of them older than five, wandering around is like playing with fire 

“What’s with the ‘you? This is your responsibility! Trying to slack off?” Faye snapped, her words dripping with warning. 

Thalassa rolled her eyes. “Alright, alright” 

Then Faye chased after Lysander in a hurry. Outside the office corridors, Faye was following Lysander’s steps. His aura was overwhelming, his male allure was off the charts, his regal demeanor, and his handsome face all had Faye hooked. Lysander was the man of her dreams. 

“Faye, you seem preoccupied lately? Even making such rookie mistakes? Lysander stopped in his tracks, his icy gaze fixed on her. 

He had warned her yesterday, to not let irrelevant people onto the executive floor. She had agreed verbally but today, she let four naughty kids into his office, making a complete mess out of it. Besides holding the kids responsible, he also needed to hold Faye accountable for her negligence. 

Faye quickly bowed her head in admission of her fault, “I screwed up, please punish me, Mr. Sinclair. 

“Since you can’t focus on your work then…” Lysander began. 

Before he could utter the word ‘fired, Faye quickly looked up, anxiously blurting out, “Mr. Sinclair, I promise to improve, please don’t fire me” 

She had been by Lysander’s side for a decade, what would she do without him? 

Lysander scrutinized her coldly for a few seconds, she was as stubborn as ever, unwilling to leave her position as a secretary 

“Take an extended leave. Don’t bother coming to the company for the next three months.” Lysander declared, turning to leave. 

Faye hurried after him, trying to negotiate, “Mr. Sinclair, three months is too long, three days will do. I promise to work diligently and not neglect my duties. Whatever you command, I’ll do right away. I’ll inform HR now to fire Evelyn.” 

Faye remembered that Mr. Sinclair had instructed her to fire Thalassa, but she almost forgot about it due to the kids‘ debacle. This Thalassa needs to be fired, as long as she’s in the Sinclair group, Faye can’t find peace. She was about to call HR. 

Lysander suddenly interjected, “Don’t bother, if we fire her, we’ll have to hire another cleaner. It’s the same either way, why go through the trouble.” 

What irked Lysander was that he felt the same emotions with the second woman as he did with a woman five years ago, and he even lost his control and 

kissed that woman! 

He was always able to keep his composure, never losing control over someone. But this woman made him break his rule! 

He decided to keep her around, to test his self–control. He can’t lose control anymore! This time was an exception, but he can’t let it happen again! 

If he wanted to withstand the test, he had to let the woman who made him lose control once stay by his side. 

“Also, during your leave, you can head to Hollowbrook to check if that woman is dead, or if she has any sisters.” Lysander added. 

Faye stopped in her tracks, watching Lysander’s retreating figure. 

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