The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet novel Chapter 1299

Zephyr cast a restrained glance at Ethan and quipped, "Mr. Ethan, you’re not busy these days? Got time to hang around here?"

Now Ethan saw the potent sting of being wrongfully accused. He felt a connection to Thalassa's grievances, which was the bitter taste of being unjustly cornered.

Ethan replied professionally, "Susan's a model working for our partner. She's shooting a commercial for our latest smartphone line. Checking in on her is part of my job."

"Then carry on," Zephyr said dismissively and turned to Lysander, "Let's go, Lysander."

Beyond a fleeting glance at Thalassa and Ethan's intertwined hands when he first entered the room, Zephyr hadn't looked Thalassa's way again.

He led the way out of the ward.

Lysander's dark eyes bore into Thalassa. Since his arrival, she hadn't uttered a word to him, nor had she offered any explanations. She even seemed to be avoiding his gaze.

The atmosphere around Lysander grew so cold it seemed to seep into the very walls of the room.

Even a single explanation would have eased his mind.

But Thalassa just remained silent. When Susan accused her of harboring resentment for ruining a potentially good thing and seeking revenge, Thalassa offered no rebuttal.

Lysander felt a pang of disappointment. Not because he believed Susan's words, but because of Thalassa's refusal to defend herself.

She was still plotting to distance herself from him, to sever their ties completely!

"Aren't you coming?" Lysander broke the silence first, his voice a low, magnetic drawl.