The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen) novel Chapter 1291

Evelyn's gaze fell as she grappled with an inner torment that refused to dissolve, a pang of self-reproach vivid in her eyes.

The train was quick, reaching Starhaven in just two hours.

From the moment they disembarked, Thalassa could sense that something was off with Evelyn. As they stepped out of the station, Thalassa preempted any discussion, turning to Lysander and saying, “I need to get back to Star Harbor Villa to be with my mom.”

No sooner had she spoken than a sleek black Rolls-Royce rolled up beside them, the door swinging open to reveal a man in a crisp suit.

Thalassa did a double-take. The man seemed both unfamiliar and eerily recognizable.

Upon closer inspection, recognition dawned on her face. It was indeed an old acquaintance.

“David, how on earth did you get so tanned?” Thalassa blinked, half-convinced her eyes were deceiving her.

But after a more careful look, the features were unmistakably David's, though his skin had taken on a deep bronze as if he'd spent considerable time basking in the Afriland sun.

David grinned, his pearly white teeth standing out against his darkened skin.

“Ms. Everhart, Evelyn, Mr. Sinclair, please get in the car,” he said, his tone a mix of respect and familiarity as he courteously held the door open.

Thalassa stood rooted to the spot, her gaze questioning as she looked to Lysander. She had made her intentions clear about returning to Star Harbor Villa, but Lysander hadn't responded yet.

“Get in,” Lysander said with a deep, inscrutable look.

With that, he slid into the passenger seat.

Thalassa hesitated, relieved he hadn't insisted on sharing the backseat.

Turning to Evelyn, she said, “Mom, let’s get in.”