Chapter 250 Lysander had an icy cold expression, radiating an oppressive aura His long fingers were distinct. As he sipped his coffee in what seemed like a nonchalant manner, he showed a strong demeanor kast by observing his actions. Thalanes could feel the intensity Pretending a stranger to Leopold, the respectfully said. “Mr Sinclair, you’ve got a really cool temper, and you could get along with anyone” She was obviously drawing a line with Leopold Thalassa recalled mentioning that she already had a boyfriend Leopold seemed downcast, his eyes slightly dull. He also took a sip of his coffee, attempting to alleviate his inner turmoil and the current predicament Putting down his coffee cup, he said, “Well, you might not find a boss as cool as me in the future Everyone makes mistakes, and some people can’t forgive others mistakes, but I can‘ His words were loaded. He could understand Thalassas mistakes at work. He also made a mistake five years ago, but didn’t receive Thalassa’s forgiveness. Thalassa was nervous, afraid that Leopold would bring up the past. After all, Lysander was here! What would Lysander’s reaction be if he found out that five years ago, Thalassa’s boyfriend was in the next room with another woman while Lysander was involved with Leopold’s girlfriend? Just thinking about it, Thalassa felt the scene dramatic, thrilling, and full of danger. Thalassa didn’t dare take the risk. If Lysander found out about that incident, he would dig deeper, and if he discovered her four children, that would be disastrous Thalassa was doing her best to hide the secret, worrying about the past being revealed, and she didn’t want Lysander to know about her relationship with Leopold. Everything she did was because she wanted to prevent her four children from being discovered, whom she had worked so hard to protect. Thalassa said, “Mr. Sinclair, I am indeed a bit impatient. If you can’t accept it, you can find a new secretary.” She wanted to take this opportunity to quit, and to get him to fire her! She was troubled by not being able to find a reason to get fired. Leopold was about to speak. Lysander put down his coffee cup, his voice calm and magnetic. “Let her go to the Sinclair Group, and she can handle any secretarial work with me” He meant he could train Thalassa until she became a qualified secretary! Thalassa gasped. She had just managed to leave the Sinclair Group. Was she going back? Leopold was even more nervous. He just wanted Thalassa to stay with him. He didn’t think she was incapable. But Lysander wanted her to go back to him! Absolutely not! Leopold hurriedly said, “Lysander, I.” “Never mind” Lysander gave him a deep look, then waved his hand to call David. “Get Thalassa to join the Sinclair Group.” David nodded respectfully and quickly left the office to handle it. Leopold was too late to stop him. Thalassa was restless. She stood up and said to Lysander, “Mr. Sinclair, I think I’m doing quite well here.” Before she could finish, Lysander looked up. His deep and oppressive gaze made her afraid, so much so that she subconsciously stopped speaking. Lysander asked, “Do you think you have the right to speak?” Thalassa was speechless. As à regular employee, she seemed to have no right to interfere with the company owner’s decisions. But this decision directly affected her position. 1/2
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Chapter 249 She did come up with the idea of quitting, but her financial situation simply didn’t allow for it To quit, she’d have to cough up a whopping twenty grand for breach of contract, and she had no idea where she was gonna get that kind of dough. So, she was racking her brain trying to figure out how to get Leopold to give her the boot. As Thalassa was mulling over her options, a call from David jolted her back to reality. ‘Ms. Everhart, could you bring two cups of coffee to the office?” “Sure thing,” she said, immediately switching into work mode. There was a coffee machine right in the secretarial office Although she wasn’t a regular coffee drinker, she had received specific training on how to brew coffee back in school. Back in the day, Thalassa had been a real whiz at making coffee. And even five years down the line, her coffee–making skills were still as slick as ever. Before long, Thalassa had brewed two steaming cups of coffee and delivered them to the CEO’s office. Lysander and Leopold were sitting at a low table, engrossed in a work discussion.. Usually, Leopold exuded an air of grace and elegance. But when he was sitting next to Lysander, he was clearly outshone. The intimidating aura and dignity radiating from Lysander made everything else seem bland in comparison. Even Leopold seemed plain and unremarkable next to him.. Holding her breath, Thalassa carefully carried the coffee over. She placed one cup in front of Lysander and the other in front of Leopold, and then she politely said. “Here’s your coffee, Mr. Sinclair, and Mr. Sinclair.” Then she was about to leave. “Thalassa, sit down. We’re discussing something that concerns you,” Leopold called after her. Something that concerned her? Thalassa was taken aback. She hesitated for a moment, then took a seat nearby, her hands resting politely in her lap. Lysander and Leopold sat face–to–face, with Thalassa seated across from them on the other side of the square table. Leopold was to her left and Lysander to her right. The cold air and oppressive atmosphere coming from her right side made her feel extremely uncomfortable. She had no idea what they were discussing about her, and she didn’t dare ask. She maintained a polite smile on her face. Leopold looked at her curiously. “Thalassa, why do you have a PowerPoint slide of a cartoon?” Upon hearing this, Thalassa felt her heart had skipped a beat. She instinctively looked at Lysander. Lysander’s deep gaze was also fixed on her. He was waiting for her response. The pressure on Thalassa grew even more intense. Why did she have a captóon PowerPoint slide? Well, it was because her kids, Elowen and Sophia, loved Peppa Pig. They weren’t satisfied with just watching the TV version of the cartoon. They felt the stories were too few. Every night before bed, they would ask Thalassa to tell them Peppa Pig stories but they didn’t want to hear stories that had been aired on TV. Where was she supposed to get all these new stories? So, she made a PowerPoint slide, and every day she would put together a story. After familiarizing herself with it, she could tell it as a bedtime story to her kids at night. It could also serve as a cartoon to show the little ones. How was she supposed to know that the USB stick would be in her pocket, and that in her nervousness because of Lysander’s pressure, she would put it in the wrong place? Now, being asked this question in front of Lysander, she felt her heart pounding with anxiety. A cold sweat broke out on her back. 1/2 2/2 Chapter 250
Chapter 248 Thalassa was jittery as hell. She immediately apologized, “I’m so sorry. Mr. Sinclair, I had no idea you were coming.” She quickly grabbed the door handle, swinging the door wide open. As Lysander’s piercing gaze shifted away from her and he walked in, a chill seemed to sweep through the air. It was as if a cold gust of wind hit Thalassa right in the face, making her scared shitless. She kept her head down, not daring to even glance at Lysander’s clothes. Damn, it was scary David followed suit, stepping into the room. Spotting Thalassa, he said in a low voice, “Ms. Everhart, fancy seeing you here already” Thalassa gave an embarrassed chuckle, “David, you’re so nice.” In the conference room. The long conference table was filled on both sides with the company’s bigwigs, with Lysander sitting at the head. He wore a custom–made, all–black suit that radiated an air of unmatchable opulence, right down to the cufflinks. His tall frame was comfortably positioned in a black leather chair, and his presence dominated the room. Even the company’s President, Leopold, had to take a seat below him. Everyone held their breath, treading on eggshells. Thalassa, nerves on edge, walked over to the multimedia computer and loaded up the PowerPoint slides. As soon as she had it going, she straightened up, waiting for the meeting to start. Suddenly, she noticed that everyone at the table had a weird look on their faces. Some were even pulling faces at her. Thalassa was taken aback. What the hell was going on? Just as Thalassa was wondering, Lysander’s deep gaze landed on her. His deep and inscrutable eyes were like the unfathomable night sky. Thalassa’s heart started racing. Had she done something wrong? Why was he looking at her like that? Damn, it was creepy. Leopold covered his mouth, clearing his throat. Thalassa was still clueless. Leopold had no choice but to clue her in, “Ms. Everhart, you’ve loaded the wrong PowerPoint slides.” Thalassa quickly turned to the screen, only to see a picture of Peppa Pig displayed! Oh crap, she had grabbed the wrong flash drive. Panicked and blushing. Thalassa hastily unplugged the drive and replaced it (with the correct one. She apologized awkwardly, “I’m so sorry. I grabbed the wrong flash drive, it’s sorted now.” She switched the drive and the work–related content started playing on the big screen. Everyone in the room stared at her with bemused looks. Noticing that she was now in the company, one of the senior managers said in a snarky tone, “Ms. Everhart, this is a senior management meeting, not a preschool multimedia class. Try to stay focused next time.” Thalassa quickly nodded and apologized, “I’m sorry, I’ll be careful next time.” Thinking he had done a good deed, the senior manager turned to Lysander and said with a smile, “Mr. Sinclair, apologies for the delay. We’ll make sure to tell her off later.” Lysander’s face remained impassive, his eyes sharply focused on the man’s name tag. “You may leave,” Lysander said, his voice soft but full of authority. The senior manager’s smile froze on his face and he abruptly stood up, looking terrified as he scurried out of the room. Had he crossed a line? The look in Lysander’s eyes earlier was downright terrifying. The atmosphere in the room was tense, cold, and oppressive. No one dared to make a peep. Thalassa also kept her head down, trying her best to stay under the radar. This meeting was a complete nightmare. An hour later, the meeting finally ended. Thalassa returned to her office and immediately poured herself a glass of water to calm her nerves. She had never imagined that after leaving the Sinclair group, she’d find herself in another pickle at Leossa Tech Co., Ltd.
Chapter 247 I refuse” Leopold’s smiling face hardened, his gern–like eyes zeroing in on her the longing of five years manifest in their sparkle “Thalassa, give me another shot Five years ago, I was framed. I’ve reflected on my mistakes so many times since then” His voice was thick with emotion as he spoke, his eyes brimming with love and remorse for Thalassa Her heart ached at his words, as if a knife was cutting through it. It felt as though the burden in her heart had just gotten heavier, making her difficult to even breathe She took a deep breath, trying to rid herself of the weight, but it was to no avail. Leopold, I forgave you a long time ago. Her words brought a spark of joy to Leopold’s eyes But then she added. “But the past remained in the past. We can never be together again.” With that, she turned to leave The chasm between them wasn’t just about the betrayal five years ago. She had given birth to Lysander’s four children. She went in mother now There was no going back. Knowing that there was no future for her and Leopold, she decided to cut the ties once and for all, leaving no room for hope Leopold hurried after her. “Thalassa, why? Haven’t I done enough?” “No, it’s not you. It’s me.” Thalassa stopped, her back to him. “Stop beating a dead horse, because it’s useless.” Leopold was about to say something when he noticed a love mark on her neck. Although she was wearing a collared suit, her high ponytail revealed her neck. The red mark stood out on her skin. He saw it right away Leopold’s breath hitched, his voice trembling slightly. “Do you have a boyfriend now?” “Yes” Thalassa closed her eyes to suppress her pain. Then she walked out of the office. She went to the restroom and washed her face with cold water, trying to cool down her emotions. After a while, her pain subsided. Looking at her reflection in the mirror, she was a mess, but she was calm. It was fine. Suddenly, she noticed the love mark on the side of her neck in the mirror She leaned closer to the mirror and found it was a bite mark. The one Lysander left yesterday! Did Leopold see the mark on her neck? Well, never mind. It was better this way. It would make him give up completely and stop wasting time on her. The problem now was that Leopold wouldn’t let her quit, and she didn’t have 20,000 dollars to pay for a breach of contract. Twenty thousand dollars was a lot for her. How could she afford it? She would have to let things take their course. In the afternoon, there was a meeting Thalassa needed to prepare for. Thalassa had to get the conference room ready. As a secretary, she had to accompany the attendants during the meeting and be in charge of the projector The senior leaders of the company were already in place. Leopold came in last, his head down, his eyes filled with loss. Thalassa didn’t dare look at Leopold. As soon as he came in, she went to the door of the conference room, ready to close it. A tall man with a powerful aura walked to the door. His presence made the air oppressive. Thalassa was closing the door when it almost hit his nose. Seeing who it was, Thalassa felt her hand starting to tremble. The sprung door, which was about to close, bounced back because of her trembling hand. A pair of long hands quickly grabbed the door frame. The man’s deep and sharp eyes shot straight at Thalassa.
Chapter 246 On her first day on the job, Thalassa knew she had to be on her toes and play her cards right The boss’s orders were not to be taken lightly. Thalassa was on pins and needles the whole time. Even the familiar voices didn’t get a chance to register in her mind. As soon as she hung up the phone, she made a beeline for the boss’s office Upon reaching the office door, she noticed it was ajar. Peeking inside, she saw the boss sitting in his chair, his face hidden behind his computer. Thalassa knocked on the door politely. “Come in” With permission, Thalassa walked in. She maintained a polite smile and respectfully asked, “Sir, I’m here. Which files do you need me to sort?” The man pinched a pile of documents and placed them on the edge of the table. His fingers were distinct and attractive. His gaze never left the computer screen, and his face was obscured by the monitor. “Sort those documents here.” He lowered his voice deliberately, sounding authoritative. Thalassa smiled and said, “Sure thing.” She stepped forward, took the documents from him, and started sorting them on the table.. Even though the boss didn’t tell her how to sort them, Thalassa had been trained in document classification. She skimmed through the files, quickly figuring out how to sort them. As she was diligently sorting files by category, she suddenly felt someone above her head. Then, a low chuckle echoed, the breath from the laughter sprayed onto her. Thalassa gasped. She quickly looked up and nearly bumped into the man’s chin. Thalassa quickly turned her head to avoid the contact. Upon a closer look, she found it was Leopold. He was propping up on the table, laughing heartily. Thalassa halted her action, her eyes wide in surprise. “Leopold!” she exclaimed in shock. “Mmm, I do love it when you call my name.” Leopold grinned. Taking a deep breath, Thalassa asked, “You’re the boss?” Leopold laughed, “Yeah, didn’t you recognize my voice?” Thalassa rubbed her forehead and said in frustration, “I came here to work.” “I hired you fair and square,” Leopold said. Thalassa put down the files, stood up and said seriously, “I think I’m going to quit.” She had thought that the company hired her for her skills, for the two years of stellar academic performance at Starhaven College, for being an outstanding student every year in her academic life. At the very least, the company should have hired her for her one–day secretary experience at the Sinclair Group. But it turned out Leopold was the boss of the company! So, she didn’t get the job through the interview, but rather, Leopold told the interviewer to hire her over the phone. She wanted to quit, not because Leopold hired her directly, but because she didn’t want anything to do with Leopold anymore. She didn’t want to work in his company, be his secretary, see him every day, and constantly interact with him for work. She didn’t want Leopold to think that she had forgiven him, or that she would give him another chance. If she decided to cut ties, she would cut them completely. After saying all this, she turned to leave, but Leopold said, “Thalassa, don’t make decisions in the heat of the moment. If you quit, and I don’t agree, you’ll have to pay a good chunk of penalty to the company.” Thalassa stopped and turned to look at Leopold. 1/2 Her fac fufi of disappointment. She had to pay a penalty fee again! was such a classic Sinclair family capitalist move, and the methods were exactly the same. People got jobs to make money, but she had to pay to quit. It was always so unfair! Absolutely crappy! Thalassa seemed somewhat helpless and said, “Well, you could just let me quit
Chapter 245 Lysander’s threat engulfed her with danger. Thalassa was scared out of her wits. She worried that Lysander might bite her again, even possibly endanger her life. Lysander let her go and then turned towards the stairwell. While he was heading in that direction, alarm bells started ringing in Thalassa’s head. She rushed forward to stand in his way. She said awkwardly but politely. “Mr. Sinclair, there’s a great coffee shop outside the complex. I hang out there often. If you’re game, I’d love to treat you to a cup of coffee” Oh my God, was he going to her place? There were four kids at home. If Lysander got up there, he’d definitely find the kids. She simply couldn’t let him go up there. Thalassa’s heart was racing. She was nervous as hell. After she finished, she looked at Lysander with a mix of anxiety and worry in her eyes. She was scared he’d say no, insisting on going to her place. Lysander looked at her panicked eyes, his deep voice seemed particularly emotional in the night, “No need.” Thalassa caught her breath. He said no. If he insisted on going to her place, she couldn’t stop him. What should she do? Her four kids were still at home. Just as Thalassa was looking around anxiously, trying to find a solution, Lysander said, “It’s late. I’ll watch you go home.” Thalassa’s tense heart instantly relaxed. She quickly said, “Alright, I’ll head up. You should go home and rest too.” She turned quickly, heading towards the stairwells i if it was a narrow escape. Was Lysander worried about her walking home alone at night? Only God knew, he was the biggest danger. Thalassa rushed home and immediately shut the door behind her to prevent Lysander from suddenly coming up. She didn’t rush inside but leaned against the door, listening to the sounds outside with a pounding heart. After a while, there was no sound of footsteps. Lysander didn’t follow up. Thalassa finally let out a sigh of relief. She turned around and switched on the living room light. Downstairs. When Lysander saw the light in the window, he finally turned and got into his car, driving away. The next day, Thalassa reported to her new company. She asked people from the HR department, “Can you tell me where my office is?” The HR manager took her to an office on the top floor. Thalassa looked next door, and the nameplate on the office read “CEO’s Office“. She quickly pulled the HR manager aside. “Excuse me, am I a secretary assistant? Why is my office next to the CEO’s Office?” The HR manager kept a polite smile. “You’re the CEO’s private secretary.” “What?” Thalassa was stunned. She definitely applied for the secretary assistant job, but she didn’t have the experience or credentials to be a CEO’s private secretary. Usually, a CEO’s private secretary required at least five years of experience, or they were a top graduate from a prestigious school. “This was the interviewer’s decision. If you have any questions, you can ask him.” The HR manager smiled and then left. This was really unbelievable. She just started working and she’s already the CEO’s private secretary. Was it because she used to be Lysander’s private secretary and the interviewer saw that as valuable experience? Lysander’s name really carried weight. Thalassa didn’t overthink it and she just kept organizing her things. At ten in the morning, the phone next to her desk rang. Thalassa picked it up. *Please come to the CEO’s office. There are some documents to be organized.” 1/2 On the other end of the phone, there was a gentle voice. The voice sounded familiar, but Thalassa didn’t have time to think. She could only reply. “Alright, I’ll be right there.”
Chapter 244 Lysander held a cigarette between his fingers, the bright orange glow flickering on his fingertips. A spark was visible in his deep–set eyes. Yet, the warmth of the ember did nothing to thaw the chill around him. He radiated an icy, sharp aura. Upon seeing Lysander’s icy face, Thalassa felt her breath hitched. She approached him cautiously and asked warily, “Mr. Sinclair, why are you out here so late?” Just as she got close, Lysander suddenly grabbed her by the nape of her neck. “Ah!” Thalassa got startled, completely taken off guard. Before she could react, Lysander yanked her towards him. She crashed into his chest, and the ember from the cigarette in Lysander’s hand nearly scorched her hand. Thalassa could distinctly feel a slight heat streak across her hand. As the ember was about to touch her skin, Lysander moved his hand away. He tossed the cigarette on the ground and stomped it out with his black leather shoe. However, his grip on her neck didn’t loosen. Thalassa winced in pain, frowning. “Mr. Sinclair, you’re hurting me.” Lysander swiftly moved his hand from her neck to her waist, pulling her close, making her unable to escape. His face was stem and his icy gaze was condescending. He said in a nonchalant tone, “How long did you date your ex–boyfriend?” His voice was bone–chilling. Thalassa felt a wave of fear and unease. Why was he suddenly asking this? Lysander now radiated a dangerous aura. Thalassa didn’t dare to lie, so she confessed, “Two years.” She met Leopold in college. He pursued her for two months, and she agreed, then they naturally fell together. Lysander’s lips curled into a cold smirk, “Two years, quite the love story.” If she dated her ex–boyfriend for two years, and she loved him, why was she still a virgin? Five years ago, in the old barn, he had deeply felt that she was a virgin. It was a feeling that couldn’t be faked. And the red blooming mark on the hay couldn’t be fabricated either. “Mr. Sinclair, could you let go of me first?” Thalassa blurted out, her face flushed. His large hand was gripping her waist, his body trapping hers. She was pressed against him, in a position that was far too suggestive.” Thalassa’s cheeks were flushed with embarrassment. Lysander saw her face. It was as blooming as a rose, and he could feel the faint scent of flowers on her. He started to become restless, his throat tightening. His other hand went to the back of her head, and he buried his head in her delicate neck, biting down on her. “Ah, it hurts!” Thalassa felt the sharp pain of teeth sinking into her flesh, and she screamed. She felt panicky but helpless. Her hands pushed against his chest. She was trying to push him away. Lysander let her go, his tongue gently sweeping over the place he had just bitten. The sensation of wetness on her soft neck made Thalassa’s body shiver. Her voice became pleading, “Mr. Sinclair, please let me go.” Tears welled up in her eyes. She didn’t know what she had done that upset Lysander. He sought her out in the dead of night and bit her. Images of vampires from horror movies filled her mind, and her fear was beyond words. Lysander could feel her trembling in his arms, appearing nervous and uneasy. Sensing her fear, he let go of her neck. He straightened his body and looked at her with a cold and serious gaze. 1/2 Thalatta, dont forget you’re my woman. I don’t care who you have in your heart, but your body can only belong to met Got it? Lysanders voice was filled with dominance, leaving her no room to resist Thalas quickly covered her ne with her hand, nodding frantically in response. 7 got it, I got it
Chapter 243 It was at this point that Leopold had a eureka moment and walked up to the bar with Lysander. They both ordered a glass of whiskey “I bumped into a college reunion here, and Thalassa was a classmate of mine in college,” Leopold explained to Lysander. Lysander casually took a sip of his drink and didn’t respond. Leopold then asked, ‘Do you know Thalassa?” “She used to work for the Sinclair group,” Lysander answered in a low, calm voice. Leopold suddenly remembered in Thalassa’s resume that she had worked as a CEO’s secretary for the Sinclair group for a day. So she used to be Lysander’s secretary. That would explain why they knew each other. Then the doubts in Leopold’s mind vanished. He originally thought that Thalassa and Lysander may have had some special relationship, but it turned out they were simply superior and subordinate. Leopold breathed a sigh of relief and began to confess to Lysander. “Thalassa is the woman I used to talk to you about, my ex–girlfnend,” Leopold suddenly revealed his secret. Lysander was holding the glass, but then his hand paused slightly, his eyes deep and indifferent. Leopold did not notice his change, and continued, “Back then, I did betray her, but that was not my intention. She is the only one I love. I know she loves me too. Otherwise, she would forgive me easily if she doesn’t love me. She doesn’t forgive me until now just because she got hurt.” Leopold went on talking, completely oblivious to Lysander’s icy gaze. A storm was brewing in his eyes. Thalassa and Hertha nervously left the bar. Sitting in the car, Hertha wiped the cold sweat from her forehead. She swallowed hard and said, “Today was really thrilling. Not only did we run into Leopold, but also Lysander. And the kicker is, they’re relatives!” The thought terrified Hertha. Thalassa was also taken aback, shocked to her core. “Who would have thought Lysander was Leopold’s uncle.” Leopold was actually a member of the Sinclair family, the wealthiest family in Starhaven! When he was in college, he was low–key. He didn’t drive fancy cars, and didn’t wear designer clothes. Thalassa and Hertha thought he was just a regular kid. They never imagined his real identity! “But now that I think about it, Leopold is more sincere than Lysander. At least he knew about your background from the beginning and chose to be with you,” Hertha was unusually composed to speak the truth. “They’re all the same. A regular girl like me is out of their league. After all, didn’t Leopold go to the countryside with me five years ago just to sleep with me?” If Leopold truly respected her, he wouldn’t have mistaken Isabella for her and slept with Isabella. Lysander and Leppold were the same. They were just toying with her. And she didn’t want to play their game. She would never forget what Zephyr had told her nor would she delude herself about marrying into a wealthy family. Hertha came to her senses, nodded and said, “You’re right.” Hertha dropped Thalassa off at the entrance of the residential area. “Just stop here, I can go in by myself. This way you don’t have to turn around inside the complex,” Thalassa said. “Okay.” Hertha stopped the car. Tasse get out of the car and they waved goodbye. amplex, she saw a blac
Chapter 242 sean lies in front of everyone to make her squirm ry gare of Lysander Her previous thumphant mood was quickly cooled by his store, and she assa, she forced down her panic, and smilingly said to Lysander, Mr Sinclair Thalassa is our classmate She’s a been using your name to brag claiming you’re. unable to meet Lysander’s piercing gaze or bear Talking big in front of the person involved was Hertha had earlier proudly announced Now, with embarrassing inder actually present, she suddenly shrunk like a snail, wishing she could hide her That way Lysander wouldn’t see her It Thalassa was really dating Lysander, and Lysander had promised to marry her, she would have proudly retorted Debby But the reality was, Lysander didn’t like kids, and Thalassa didn’t dare to tell him that she had already given birth to four of his children Lysander only wanted to keep Thalassa as his mistress, and he didn’t want to marry her if Thalassa’s classmates found out that she was Lysander’s mistress, they would laugh at her even more. She would become a target of public enticism Hertha was full of regret now Why did she say that Lysander was Thalassa’s boyfriend? Now she was stuck and couldn’t get off the stage Leopold saw Lysander’s icy and sharp gaze fixed on Thalassa. Worrying that Lysander might get angry, he tried to mediate. “This is a misunderstanding” “Finish your drink and go home,” Lysander said in his intimidating voice, with a hint of indulgence. Leopold was stunned. He thought Lysander was talking to him, but Lysander’s gaze was on Thalassa! He was talking to Thalassal Lysander knew Thalassa. And, he was telling her to go home. It sounded a bit ambiguous. Thalassa was taken aback and quickly glanced at Lysander His deep gaze was intimidatingly fixed on her. Thalassa’s heart seemed to skip a beat, and then the obediently nodded, “Okay, I’ll go home right away” After saying this, she grabbed Hertha’s hand and quickly left. Debby was originally eager to see Thalassa make a fool of herself, but she didn’t expect Lysander to speak to Thalassa in such a tone. He was telling her to go home! The tone and words were clearly suggestive, like those between a couple. What was going on? Was Thalassa’s new boyfriend really Lysander? What kind of charm did Thalassa possess to attract Leopold, and become the girlfriend of such a powerful man like Lysander? Debby had been so eager to see Thalassa embarrassed, but now she was the one feeling awkward. Lysander’s sharp gazerfumed to Debby, like a chilling blade stabbing into Debby’s heart. Debby was so scared that she shivered, and cold fear seeped into her bones. She quickly took a few steps back, lowered her head, and said with a tremble, “Mr. Sinclair, I was out of line. I won’t do this again. I have something to do, so I’ll go first.” After saying that, she hurriedly fled the bar as fast as she could in an awkward way She had just said in front of Lysander that Thalassa was a country bumpkin. Lysander might be angry. Debby felt fear and unease, afraid that she had offended Lysander, which would be disastrous. The other classmates were scared by Lysander’s intimidation and got up one after another. They bowed to him and then left. Leopold stood dumbfounded, not yet understanding the situation. Lysander glanced at him and said, “Aren’t y
Chapter 241 With shock written all over her face, Thalassa turned to Leopold. “Lysander is your uncle?” Leopold gave a nod “Yes, but he’s only three years older than me” Thalassa felt like she had been struck by lightning. She gasped for air. Lysander Sinclair, Leopold Sinclair So they were family Thalassa had always thought they just shared the same last name, and it was a coincidence. It turned out that Lysander and Leopold were both Sinclairs! Five years ago, Isabella slept with Thalassa’s boyfriend, Leopold. And now Thalassa had hopped into bed with Leopold’s uncle, Lysander! Was this like the real–life version of, If I can’t be your wife, then Ill be your uncle’s mistress? Thalassa’s heart pounded. She felt anxious. Hertha also felt shocked. With her eyes wide open, she glanced from Leopold to Thalassa. Leopold was Lysander’s nephew! This was too much! Seeing the panicked expressions on Thalassa and Hertha’s faces, Leopold knew they had been fibbing. He almost believed the information he got was wrong and that Thalassa had a new boyfriend. But when he heard Hertha say that Thalassa’s boyfriend was Lysander, he knew they were bullshitting. His tense heart relaxed. Hertha bragged in front of everyone that Thalassa’s boyfriend was Lysander, only to be busted on the spot. Hertha’s previously smug vibe deflated and she immediately turned listless. She looked embarrassed but still managed a strained smile. “Thalassa and I have something to do. We’ll be going now.” She grabbed Thalassa’s arm, ready to bolt. Just then, a commanding presence entered the bar. It was a man in a handmade black suit, looking serious, intimidating, and prestigious. He strode towards them. The moment he entered, the air seemed to tremble, making it difficult to breathe. Thalassa saw the man coming in and felt a mix of terror and nervousness. Her heart pounded uncontrollably. Oh my God! Lysander was here. This was a disaster she couldn’t fix She quickly lowered her head, trying to make herself invisible, hoping Lysander wouldn’t spot her. She clutched Hertha’s hand, ready to make a swift exit. Debby seized the opportunity. She blocked their path, preventing them from escaping. She said loudly. “Thalassa, don’t run. Didn’t you just say that Lysander, the CEO of Sinclair group, is your boyfriend? Your boyfriend is here, why are you running away?” She emphasized the words running away.” Thalassa felt alarm bells ringing. She shot a furious look at Debby. At the same time, Lysander’s deep and intimidating gaze fell upon her. Seeing those familiar eyes, Thalassa felt her heart leaden.