The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet novel Chapter 247

"I refuse." Leopold's smiling face hardened, his gem-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 was a 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.