Chapter 240 Thalassa and Hertha turned around There stood a man sporting a crisp short haircut and decked out in a British suit His handsome face radiated an aristocratic aura, his charisma second to none. It was Leopold! Upon seeing Leopold, Thalassa frowned, puzzled why he seemed to always pop up around her. Hertha’s eyes lit up. She hadn’t expected Leopold to show up! Normally, running into old classmates should be a happy occasion, but recalling how Leopold had loved Thalassa so deeply, yet betrayed her and even had an affair with Thalassa’s cousin Isabella, Hertha didn’t have a good impression on Leopold. Debby instantly got up, a flattering smile plastered on her face, “Leopold, you’re here too. We’re so lucky to bump into you here.” Debby’s crush on Leopold hadn’t faded, and seeing him got her all excited. Her attitude towards him was a far cry from how she treated Thalassa Leopold, however, didn’t even spare Debby a glance. He went straight to Thalassa’s side with a gentle smile on his face. The bar’s neon lights played across his handsome face, illuminating his smile, and making it even more dazzling. “Thalassa, what a coincidence. We meet again.” Leopold’s eyes were all for Thalassa He reached out his hand, attempting to hold Thalassa’s. Thalassa deftly dodged. With one hand on Hertha’s arm and the other around her shoulder, both Thalassa’s hands were occupied. Thalassa kept her distance with a forced smile, “We’re all classmates, it’s fate that brought us all here.” Hertha nodded, “Exactly.” Leopold understood that Thalassa was rejecting him, because her attitude towards him remained cold. His smile turned bitter, “Thalassa, what should I do for you to forgive me?” Debby had been chasing after Leopold with everything she had, but he never reciprocated, and now Thalassa even dared to openly reject him. Although Debby couldn’t win Leopold over, she didn’t want to see him hurt. Debby felt disgruntled. She sneered at Thalassa, “Who do you think you are, a country bumpkin without a background, what right do you have to embarrass others? Leopold being nice to you is a blessing. What could he possibly do that you can’t forgive?” Hearing this, Thalassa felt extremely uncomfortable. She laughed, “Who loves to butt in again?” Debby was taken aback. She realized Thalassa’s words were a dig at her! She snapped, “I bet you’ll spend your whole life as a nobody and forever stuck in the same place!” Leopold glared at Debby. “Shut up!” Hertha had long been fed up with Debby’s mockery of Thalassa. She snorted, “Debby, sounds like you’re just jealous. Just so you know, Thalassa has a boyfriend now, and he’s way better than Leopold.” Leopold’s eyes darkened at Hertha’s words. Shock and pain washed over him. He looked at Thalassa. Thalassa had a boyfriend? Debby scoffed in disbelief, “Stop showing off for nothing. Who could possibly be better than Leopold? I’m actually curious. Who is Thalassa’s boyfriend?” Hertha was fed up with Debby’s condescending attitude, “I’m afraid once I tell you, you’ll be shocked.” Thalassa had a bad feeling. She discreetly tugged at Hertha’s sleeve, signaling her to stop. But Hertha was too excited to notice her warning. “Spit it out then. Debby taunted. Hertha stood tall and proud, “Thalassa’s boyfriend is none other than the CEO of the Sinclair group, Lysander! How about that, scared you, didn’t I?” Hertha laughed triumphantly. Thalassa choked a bit. Why did Hertha have to spill everything? 1/2 The people around the table started to roast
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Chapter 239 Thalassa was left dumbfounded. Suddenly, it dawned on her. This was why the interviewer had said she had lots of work experience. She originally thought it was because of all the jobs she had done over the years, sales, cleaning, factory work, waitressing, that were considered as rich work experience. But after Hertha’s explanation, she realized that the interviewer was actually interested in her one–day job as a secretary to the president at the Sinclair Group.. Yeah, that was right. The Sinclair Group was indeed very powerful and prestigious. Being a secretary there for a single day was even more valuable than her years of working experience. Thalassa smiled, “I guess I really did luck out with Lysander.” “You have talent, it’s just the companies in the past failed to see it. Now this company has given you a chance to show what you’re made of, they will definitely be glad they chose you.” Hertha encouraged her. Thalassa said, “Yeah, you’re right.” Confidence made beauty. Thalassa and Hertha clinked their glasses together again. As they were about to take a sip, they heard a crisp female voice. “Isn’t that Thalassa and Hertha? It is you guys!” Thalassa and Hertha turned around and saw a woman who was both familiar and unfamiliar to them. She was wearing an off–shoulder top, a black mini skirt. With heavy make up, she looked sexy and provocative. Thalassa couldn’t recognize her. Surprised, Hertha said, “Irene! What are you doing here?” Irene was a university classmate of Thalassa and Hertha. They in the same class but not the same dormitory. “We’re having our uni reunion here. We were just saying how some people haven’t arrived yet, and then we bumped into you two. What a coincidence! Come and join us.” Irene invited them to a big table. The bar was brightly lit, and under the flashing lights, a group of people were gathered around the table, some drinking, some playing games. Irene shouted, “Everyone, look who I brought!” “Hi everyone, long time no see.” Hertha greeted everyone. Thalassa also smiled and said, “Hi everyone.” There was a woman who was even sexier than Irene, her straight hair cascading down her shoulders, her lips painted a dark red. She looked like a rebel. Her name was Debby, and she was pretty wild in university. Debby glanced at Thalassa and sneered, “A dropout attending a uni reunion? Funny.” Clearly, she was mocking Thalassa. Thalassa felt annoyed Hearing this, Hertha immediately got angry. “What did you just say?” Seeing Hertha about to argue with Debby. Thalassa quickly grabbed her sleeve. Hertha turned around and saw Thalassa shake her head, indicating her not to lose her cool. Hertha swallowed her anger and stayed quiet. Debby looked at Thalassa again and said disdainfully, “Dressed in cheap clothes and daring to come to a place like this, you should know your place.” Debby was clearly picking on Thalassa. Even Thalassa, normally good–tempered, was getting pissed off. As long as clothes could be worn and keep her warm, that’s enough. Were expensive clothes truly better? She worked hard to provide for her four kids, striving to give them a good life. Why should she be criticized for being thrifty? Hertha couldn’t help but scoff, “Debby, are you still bitter about back in the day when you fancied Leopold, but he only had eyes for Thalassa? So petty to hold a grudge after all these years.” “I think I heard my name.” At that moment, a voice that was both teasing and gentle sounde
Chapter 238 Seeing Lysander perk up, Isabella knew she had his interest. It seemed like she picked the night topic. A sense of victory danced in her heart, but she crushed it down, forcing out an air of regret. “Back then, Thalassa broke up with her university boyfriend. She was devastated and even ended up with depression, so she had to drop out. I tried to talk some sense into her, asked her if any guy was worth her future. But she said she loved him too much, and people who hasn’t loved deeply won’t understand.” Isabella went on, detailing Thalassa’s past relationships with Leopold Men couldn’t stand their women having a history with other guys. If she was this miserable, why should Thalassa get to soar high and be the envy of all? Isabella was hell–bent on wrecking Lysander’s good impression of Thalassa. Once she spilled, Lysander’s handsome face turned icy, his gaze cold enough to freeze the world. The atmosphere in the room turned frosty, the air seeming to solidify. Sensing Lysander’s anger, David quickly wheeled Isabella out. “You’ve talked too much. The last chatterbox got sent to the hospital and was sedated without being able to speak for a month. People who blabber too much might meet a severe punishment.” Fear gripped Isabella, promptly shutting her up. David wheeled her out of the office. He released the wheelchair and said flatly, “Elevator’s that way. See yourself out.” As David was about to leave, Isabella stopped him. “David, do you think Mr. Sinclair will forgive me?” David answered, “If I were you, I wouldn’t ask any questions or say anymore. I’d leave as quickly as possible and never show up in front of Mr. Sinclair again.” The warning in David’s words was clear. Isabella nodded. Then she took the elevator, and left. “Achoo!” At the moment, in the president’s office of the Falconer group, Alaric Falconer was reading some documents when he sneezed. Rubbing his nose, he thought, “who’s cursing me?” Then he rubbed his mouth. After he talked a bit too much in front of Lysander, his tongue had been numbed. He couldn’t talk for days, even the food tasted bland. Though it was mostly recovered now, his tongue still felt a bit numb. 8 p.m. Thalassa and Hertha went to a bar. They ordered two cocktails. Raising her glass, Hertha toasted Thalassa, “Congrats on landing the secretary job. Cheers!” Thalassa raised her glass, clinked it with Hertha’s. “Thank you.” Then, they both took a sip. Thalassa was over the moon because this was the first time she landed a secretary job that matched her skills and qualifications. Even though she was a secretary at the Sinclair group for a day, she knew it was out of Lysander’s pity or his intention to keep her, not because of her own abilities. “By the way, you’ve been to many interviews before. Most companies rejected you because you didn’t have a university degree. Why did this one make an exception?” Hertha asked out of curiosity. According to the societal norm, a degree was a requisite for a job. Most companies followed this rule. Few would break the rule, which made this one stand out. “They believed I have plenty of work experience,” Thalassa answered. “The Sinclair group is really something and Lysander is even more so. Only one day as a CEO’s secretary at the Sinclair group gets you plenty of work experience,” Hertha said, surprised. Chapter 239 Ch
Chapter 237 “So how did you manage to get money from your family’s company account before? Just do it the same way this time.” Isabella shot Clark a charming smile, even batting her eyelashes at him seductively. Usually, whenever she gave him that look, Clark would curse under his breath and throw her onto the bed, making passionate love to her. But this time, it was different. He glanced at the annoying bandages wrapped around Isabella’s hands and feet. “Alright, I’ll get outside and make a call. The money should be in the account within two hours, Clark reluctantly agreed. He promised to help Isabella get five million dollars to repay Lysander. On one hand, it was because Isabella mentioned that if Lysander found out that he was given the five million dollars five years ago. Lysander would come after him. This threat made Clark feel hesitant. On the other hand, Isabella was right. She had the ability to bounce back, otherwise, where did all the money she sporadically gave him over the past five years come from? Surely, it was because she was capable. Clark had to rely on Isabella, and it wasn’t time for them to break up yet. Besides, if he broke up with Isabella, he doubted he would ever find another woman who could constantly give him money and was as passionate and intense in bed as Isabella. They needed each other, so it was a give–and–take relationship! It was best to keep things as they were. Isabella let out a captivating laugh. “You are always so nice to me, and you’re the most capable, I don’t love anyone but you.” “Enough, stop playing innocent in front of me. Once you recover, I’ll show you how much I love you,” Clark shot her a glance before stepping outside to make the call. The moment Clark left, Isabella’s weak and coquettish expression vanished instantly, replaced by a fierce, teeth–grinding grimace. If she had a better choice, why would she ever settle for Clark? It was all because of Clark’s wealthy family. If she could marry Clark and get a share of his family’s wealth, she could live a worry–free and luxurious life. Otherwise, she would have kicked Clark to the curb a long time ago. It was all because Leopold ignored her, otherwise, she wouldn’t put up with such humiliation! At four in the afternoon, Isabella got the money. She was about to go to the Sinclair group to return the money to Lysander, showing her repentance. Isabella’s hands and feet were still not healed, so she sat in a wheelchair with her mother pushing her. The Sinclair group, president’s office. Lysander sat in the president’s chair, his large figure exuding an imposing aura. A cold air radiated from him as he looked down at some files. Isabella pushed herself forward in her wheelchair and came to Lysander’s desk. With her bandaged hands, she held up the bank card with a respectful, polite, and somewhat fearful smile on her face. “Mr. Sinclair, this is the five million dollars I owe you. Five years ago, I was misled by Faye, and foolishly helped her to create the illusion that Thalassa was dead. Considering that I’m Thalassa’s cousin, and I sincerely regret my actions, I hope you can forgive me.” Without even raising his head or giving her a glance, Lysander remained silent. David, who was standing nearby, stepped forward and took the card from her. “Miss Isabella, you can leave now.” Isabella nodded and gave a nervous smile. Lysander was still nonchalant, seemingly not forgiving her. She wanted to say something to break the ice. Mentioning Thalassa was the best way to get Lysander’s attention. So instead of leaving right away, Isabella sighed lightly and said, “It’s such a pity about Thalassa. She was the top student in my area and got accepted into Starhaven College with excellent grades. But after only two years, she had to drop out.” Lysander’s pen paused as he looked up, his cold and oppressive gaze focusing
Chapter 236 Isabella didn’t get mad, but instead, she flashed an ingratiating smile and said respectfully, “Clark, my current predicament is temporary. I have plenty of ways to solve my problems and start anew. Have you forgotten? Over the years, every time you’ve screwed up a business deal, I was the one who bailed you out with my money” Clark was no whizz at business, but he loved to show off his chops. With arrogance and narcissism, he always thought he was the smartest guy in the room. He looked down on small deals and always wanted to go big or go home. But he couldn’t handle the big leagues. Every single time he tried to do business, he’d lose at least a hundred grand. Clark was always a mama’s boy. His mom was a hard–ass, and although he strutted around like a big man on campus, he turned into a little boy when he got home, always groveling in front of his mom. If his mom ever asked him where the money went, he’d get scared shitless. To keep her spot as Clark’s fiancee, Isabella kept pulling Clark’s ass out of the fire. And where did she get her cash? Mostly by blackmailing Faye with the fact that Thalassa was still alive. She made some dough with her own company, but it was peanuts compared to what Clark was burning through. Hearing her words, Clark calmed down. For the past five years, he couldn’t figure out why he kept losing money in his business deals.. The capital he used to do business was always siphoned off from the family account under the radar. If his mom found out, she’d blow a gasket. Every time he lost money, Isabella would step in and save his bacon. He trusted that Isabella had the chops. Five years ago, Isabella had fooled around with another guy behind his back! This was a bitter pill that Clark couldn’t swallow. He depended on Isabella’s abilities, but he couldn’t forget what she had done. He was always sharp–tongued with Isabella, never being gentle to her. Even when they got intimate, he’d berate her without pity. Clark calmed down, his face still showing his anger. “Alright. What’s your plan?” Isabella chuckled and said, “Clark, I know you’re the most competent man. You can easily get five million–dollars to repay Lysander. It’s a piece of cake for you.” Isabella didn’t have five million dollars to her name, and even if she sold her company, she wouldn’t come close. Lysander was a cold–blooded bastard. This time, he only crippled her because of Thalassa. He gave her a chance to pay back the money, and then they’d be square. If she didn’t take this opportunity, things could get a lot worse. So, she had to get her hands on five million dollars ASAP and pay Lysander back herself, telling him that she knew she screwed up and was willing to make it right. That was her way of showing her sincerity. If she waited any longer, Lysander might lose his patience. So, she had no choice but to turn to Clark. Even though Clark was incompetent and arrogant, he was an absolute sucker for flattery. As long as someone told him he was capable, he’d be over the moon. After so many years with Clark, Isabella knew him like the back of her hand. Clark furrowed his brow and said, “How the hell am I supposed to pull that kind of money out of thin air right now?” “You can tell your mom you need it for an investment as the startup capital,” Isabella suggested. “My mom knows I’ve screwed up a lot of investments before. She’s not g
Chapter 235 She carefully put on her makeup, checked herself in the mirror, and covered the bruises from the injury with foundation. She still looked as beautiful as ever. Finally, she got the courage to call her boyfriend. Her boyfriend was still the same rich jerk. Five years ago, she saw Thalassa’s boyfriend, who was handsome and had a noble air about him. The moment she laid eyes on him, she fell for him, and ended up hooking up with that man, who was Leopold, Thalassa’s boyfriend. She thought she could become Leopold’s girlfriend this way, but alas, Leopold didn’t give her the time of day. Her dream of being Leopold’s girlfriend was crushed, and she had to keep dating her original boyfriend. She couldn’t afford to blow both chances. Over the years, Leopold didn’t delete her contact, only to ask her about Thalassa’s whereabouts. He asked for Thalassa’s address and phone number, and then he never bothered her again.. Isabella had to face reality and thought it was more important to cherish her current boyfriend. She called her boyfriend Clark and told him she was in the hospital and wanted him to visit. Soon, Clark arrived. Clark was wearing a thick gold chain with his belly slightly sticking out. Holding a black leather bag, he reeked of new money. He walked into the hospital room and saw Isabella lying on the bed with bandages on both arms and legs. She was no longer the enchanting and charming woman she used to be. He subconsciously frowned, spat out the toothpick in his mouth, and grumbled, “What did you do to yourself? If you can’t stand up in the future, I’m not having you.” Facing her boyfriend’s blame, Isabella laughed pleasingly and said, “The doctor said it’s temporary. I’ll be completely healed in three months. Clark, I’m so pitiful and so unlucky.” Saying that, she pouted in grievance. With tears welling up in her eyes, she showed a pitiful look. Clark was quite fond of her coquettish and pitiful act. He put the bag on the bedside table, sat next to her, and said in a crude but protective manner, “Who’s been messing with you? I’ll sort him out!” Isabella said, “The president of the Sinclair group, Lysander.” “Holy crap!” Clark jumped up in fright. He was all high and mighty a moment ago, and now he was scared and intimidated. He got weak in the knees just hearing Lysander’s name. He rebuked Isabella, “Anyone but Lysander! If you don’t cherish your life, I do cherish mine.” Saying that, he grabbed his bag and was about to leave. Isabella panicked and said, “I took all the blame for you! Lysander knows I tricked him five years ago. He wants me to pay back that five million dollars! If he finds out that the money was used for your business, he’ll definitely come for you!” Five years ago, Isabella and Faye deceived Lysander by lying that Thalassa was killed by a dilapidated old house. Faye gave Isabella all the money Lysander had given her to appease Thalassa’s family. Isabella threatened Faye that if she didn’t give her the money, she would expose Faye’s secret. The five million dollars in compensation all went to Isabella’s pocket. Just as her boyfriend Clark’s business was failing, she gave all the money to Clark for his business. The reason was that Clark knew about her one–night stand with Leopold and was repulsed by her, trying to break up with her. But Isabella didn’t want to break up with him. Although Clark was average–looking, his family ran a business, and his parents were very rich. If Isabella could marry him, she could enjoy a life of luxury. Clark’s business had lost five million dollars, and he was afraid his parents would find out, so Isabella used the five million dollars to help Clark fill the cracks in his business as a bargaining chip. In this way, she could continue to be Clark’s girlfriend, and he couldn’t break up with her. Clark agreed. Then this entanglement lasted for five
Chapter 234 Thalassa was contemplating how to phrase her response when the interviewer’s phone suddenly rang. She cut off Thalassa’s words. “Sorry, I gotta take this call real quick.” After finishing her call, the interviewer returned to the room, smiled at Thalassa, and said, “Ms. Everhart, we think your experience is a perfect fit for where our company is heading. You can start tomorrow.” Thalassa was thrilled, yet somewhat in disbelief. It wasn’t until she held the employment contract in her hands that she realized it was real! She had actually landed the secretary job based on her resume alone. They didn’t turn her down just because she didn’t have a college diploma! It felt like she was living a dream. As she left the building, she glanced back at the company’s name one last time. The sign on the glass door read Leossa Tech Co., Ltd. This company was her lucky star, the stage where she could showcase her abilities! From now on, she would work hard. On her way home, Thalassa could hardly contain her excitement as she shared her joy with Hertha. “Hertha, I got a new job, not as a cleaner or factory worker, but as a secretary which aligns with my college major!” From the other end of the phone, Hertha could feel her excitement. In school, Thalassa was a top–notch student. Despite only attending college for two years, she received scholarships every year. No one knew the subject matter better than she did. Even though she dropped out later, she didn’t forget what she had learned. That knowledge was her wealth. Hertha was happy for her, “Really?! Congrats, Thalassa, your talents can finally shine.” “Thanks. To celebrate my new job, I’m treating you to dinner tonight, Thalassa offered cheerfully. “Or we could hit a bar. We’ve gotta celebrate this happy day.” Hertha suggested. Thalassa thought for a moment and said, “Okay, see you tonight.” She was so happy and Hertha had helped her a lot, of course she would agree to Hertha’s proposal. When Leopold saw the contract Thalassa signed, he was over the moon and even kissed the document. He had been worrying about Thalassa. But he didn’t expect her to show up at his company for a secretarial interview! Now, he had more chances to be with Thalassa, and he had more time to explain what happened five years ago. It was his chance to win her over! He was ecstatic at the thought and couldn’t hide his excitement, so he immediately called Lysander, “Lysander, she came to my company. You were right, she was testing me, she loves me. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have quit her old job to come to mine.” Lysander was speechless. Hearing his excitement, Lysander responded flatly, “Congrats.” “Thanks, Lysander, you’re like my gold mine. No, you’re my lucky star. Tonight, I’m inviting you for drinks. Meet me at the Karry Bar, you gotta come!” Leopold said enthusiastically, then hung up the phone. Leopold straightened his collar. Looking in the mirror, he realized his charm was ever increasing. Isabella had been in the hospital for several days, and the swelling on her face had finally subsided, returning her to her normal appearance. Though there were still some bruise marks, they did
Chapter 233 I’m really into Thalassa.” Leopold didn’t say it out loud, just kept it to himself. Looking at his glum face, Lysander said, “You just gonna let your new company go to shit like this? Instead of drowning in sorrow here, you’re better off busting your ass at work.” Leopold snapped out of it and put down his glass. With a slight drunken glint in his eyes, he chuckled, “Eh, I just got some crap on my mind, so chew the fat with you. Guess I’ll bounce and get back to work. Sorry to bug you.” Leopold got up and left. Having finished the red wine Leopold had just poured him, Lysander moved back to his desk and got down to business. Thalassa was on the web, hunting for a job with a fat paycheck. Suddenly, her phone rang. Someone invited her for an interview. It was a company where she’d shot off her resume the night before. This company was new in Starhaven with loads of positions to fill. When Thalassa heard they wanted her for an interview for a secretary assistant gig, she was over the moon and jumped at the That afternoon, she put on some minimal makeup and suited up with her professional women’s outfit. Feeling pumped, she headed out. Though the company was fresh off the boat, it was no small fry. Even if it couldn’t hold a candle to international corporations like the Sinclair group, it was no small potatoes. It was a big–league company. If she could land a secretary gig there, it would be nice. Thalassa walked into the interview room. There were three interviewers, two guys in professional suits. One woman, in a professional women’s suit, looked every bit the white–collar worker. Thalassa sat across from them, feeling a bit jittery. The female interviewer glanced at her resume and asked, “You spent two years at Starhaven College but didn’t graduate. Care to explain?” That was a pretty personal question. chance. Thalassa couldn’t tell them that she got knocked up and had to take a break to take care of the baby bump. Then she had to raise the kid and didn’t have time to finish college. All she could say was, “Because of some personal issues, I got hurt and had to drop out.” Right then, on the computer screen in the CEO’s office, the CCTV footage from the interview room was playing. Since the company was just getting off the ground, Leopold didn’t have any big matters to deal with. He needed to review the recruitment. He glanced at the computer screen absentmindedly. He saw a familiar face and looked away, and then he snapped his gaze back. In the video, Thalassa was sitting there, facing the interviewers with hands on her lap. She was calm and composed when answering their questions. That woman was Thalassa! Seeing Thalassa, Leopold felt a rush of excitement. Then he heard Thalassa say that she had to drop out because she got hurt for personal reasons. That year, Thalassa had dropped out right after summer vacation. It indicated that the hurt she was talking about was caused by him! He was tricked by Isabella, things happened, and he betrayed Thalassa. Even though Thalassa broke up with him decisively, the pain from that time must’ve made it impossible for her to move on, so she had to drop out, right? Yup, that must be it. Leopold’s hand was resting on the desk, trembling slightly with excitement. Thalassa’s interview was still going on. sewer asked. “You worked at the Sinclair group for a day | secretary, why did yes | the leave? How was Thalassa supposed to explain? She couldn’t say that she made an outrageous demand for Lysander to many her or shelf get
Chapter 232 After Thalassa finished her words, she turned around and walked away Ever since that night five years ago, there’s been this giant chasm between her and Leopold His betrayal and her ordeal meant that it was impossible for them to be together again in this lifetime. Leopold’s amie suddenly froze on hit face Watching Thalassa’s resolute back, he felt that his heart was filled with pain. For five years, them wasn’t a day he wasn’t thinking about her He worked his butt off studying abroad and even busted his chops in his career, so that he could come back, dazzling with success and be by her side He wanted to give her a sense of security and he wanted her to look at him differently. But she wouldn’t even spare him a glance. No matter how well he was doing and how successful he was, it all seemed irrelevant to her This left Leopold feeling completely defeated and heartbroken. He couldn’t accept that he had no place in Thalassa’s heart. He turned and left, his tail between his legs. When he walked into the president’s office of the Sinclair group, Leopold saw Lysander sitting on the couch, nursing a glass of red wine With a face full of gloom and sorrow, Leopold took a seat opposite Lysander. Pouring himself a drink, he lamented, “Lysander, do you think she really doesn’t love me anymore? I’ve approached her twice, and she won’t even chat with me.” Leopold was feeling really bitter, and he let it all out before downing his drink. Swirling the wine in his glass, Lysander could see his long fingers accentuated by the ruby liquid. His eyes reflected the same shade, which were deep and mysterious. His lips curved into a sarcastic smile, “No one can figure out women’s hearts.” Then he downed his drink too. Leopold caught the underlying meaning and asked curiously, “Lysander, you’ve got your eyes on a woman? No way, who could possibly give you a hard time?” Lysander was the one every woman in Starhaven pines for. Many women have tried their best just for a second glance from Lysander, but not everyone was that lucky. Countless rich girls dreamed of becoming Lysander’s wife, but not everyone got the chance. Could there really be a woman who gave Lysander a hard time? Leopold was both curious and surprised. Lysander’s eyes darkened slightly. Was he in love with Thalassa? He wasn’t sure. All he knew was that five years ago, she had saved his life, and he had always felt indebted to her Making it up to her family and relatives was another way of repaying her. He had promiged to take responsibility for her. And he had kept his word, taking her home to meet his relatives. Even when his grandfather looked down on her, he promoted her to be his secretary, giving her the chance to prove herself. But she wasn’t grateful. She’d rather pay a fine than quit. If she was so adamant about leaving, there was no point in forcing her to stay. Seeing Lysander lost in thought, Leopold poured him another drink. He also poured himself a drink and said, “Lysander, women are just testing you. They don’t really reject you, especially with your charm. Unless she already has someone else in her heart, why would she reject a catch like you? She’s not a fool.” Leopold drained his newly filled glass of wine. Just thinking about Thalassa made him feel the heartache. “Lysander, I’m really having a bad time. I was framed five years ago. My girlfriend broke up with me, and she hadn’t forgiven me till now.
Chapter 231 She thought the kids were just flipping through some comics or fairy tales at the bookstore when they were on their own. The kids glanced at each other, then lowered their heads and kept eating. “Also, there’s no one at home to look after them, and Elowen almost got hit by a car when she was out playing We might not be so lucky next time. At least in school, there are teachers watching them all the time, Thalassa added. Hertha chimed in from the side, “Yeah, yeah, the kids are four now. It’s time for them to go to school.” Evelyn looked at the four adorable little ones who were eating She sighed deeply “In a blink of an eye, the kids have grown so much. They need to start trying to leave grandma.” Caring for the kids every day was exhausting for Evelyn. But the thought of the kids being at school every day and only coming home at night, with no more children buzzing around her during the day, made her feel a bit lost. She was reluctant to let go. In the evening, Hertha went home. After Thalassa put the kids to bed, she started job hunting and sending resumes on her computer. The jobs that didn’t require a degree were all about factory workers, cleaners, or odd jobs. She had been to college for two years. Was all the professional knowledge she had learned going to be wasted like that? She was a bit unwilling to accept it. Just like Lysander said, was she really not up to the task? No, she knew her capabilities well. She could do very well as a secretary. It’s just that most companies only cared about degrees. While browsing the web, she suddenly saw a job posting for a secretarial assistant at a company. She paused and, with a try–it–out attitude, submitted her resume. In the work experience column of her resume, she wrote that she had been the personal secretary to the president of the Sinclair group. with only one day of experience! After sending her resume, Thalassa went to bed. The next day, Thalassa and Evelyn took the kids to kindergarten. The kids were enrolled and they immediately stayed for classes. Evelyn was going to the card room to watch others play poker. Thalassa had to go home by herself. At the bottom floor of their building, she saw a familiar silver Porsche. A man, tall and slender with short chestnut brown hair, was leaning against the car wearing a chic autumn suit in khaki and navy blue checks. He was standing on one foot with the other foot resting on it. He looked up at the windows of the building. Thalassa saw the man’s face clearly. It was Leopold Sinclair! Her heart skipped a beat. She quickly averted her gaze and lowered her head. She tried to pretend she didn’t see him, heading straight. for the building. “Thalassa!” Leopold spotted her instantly. With his heart leaping, he quickly stepped forward to follow her, “Why are you coming in from outside? I thougfit you were still in bed.” He was waiting for her downstairs to give her a surprise when she came out for work, and to give her a ride. Thalassa stopped. Looking up at him, her gaze was filled with caution and distance, “I’ve told you, stop looking for me.” Leopold’s smile didn’t fade. It was still as warm and gentle as ever. “Thalassa, I know I was wrong before. I didn’t make any promises to you. Back then, I was just a student. I knew nothing about many things, and I had no ability to do anything. But now things are different, I have my own company, and I know what I want. I can protect the people I want to protect, and I can give the woman I love a stable home. Thalassa, will you give me another chance?” Leopold said, reaching out his hand to hold hers. Just as his hand was about to touch Thalassa’s, she reflexively pulled her hand back. She said sternly to Leopold again, “Leopold, five years have passed. I’v