The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet novel Chapter 1044

"Mom, I want the chocolate fudge one." Elowen pleaded, her cherub cheeks flushed with excitement.

"I want the old-school vanilla." Sophia raised her hand, eager to voice her choice.

"I want that fruit sorbet." Dorian licked his lips, already longing for the taste of ice cream before even having a bite.

"I want that popsicle." Atticus chimed in, his cute little face all aglow.

Thalassa took note of everyone's requests, fetched their preferred flavors from the freezer, and handed each child their treat. She then grabbed several more ice creams and a few bottles of chilled water and headed to the checkout counter.

Callum stood there with wallet in hand. "Put it on my tab." he said.

He signaled Thalassa to place the items on the counter.

Thalassa, not wanting to feel more indebted to Callum, offered politely, "I should pay, really. I can't thank you enough as it is."

"Your card is from back home; if you swiped it, there would be a transaction record. Lysander can trace it in no time, pinpointing when and where you spent money. Plus, this is Weston Country; your home currency couldn’t fly here." Callum explained.

Thalassa was taken aback, nearly making a blunder. "Then I must trouble you, Mr. Gordon. Once things settle down, I'll get some local currency."

Callum gave her an assuring smile and told the cashier to ring them up.

After paying, the kids were contentedly munching on their ice cream, little faces quickly smeared with cream and syrup, looking like adorable messy kittens.

Thalassa watched them and felt a heartwarming glow.

Once in the car, she handed the driver and Callum the extra ice creams. "Cool off a bit."