The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen) novel Chapter 1319

Evelyn settled into the car seat, her heart pounding as David turned the ignition and the vehicle smoothly transitioned onto the asphalt.

She stole a glance at Lysander's intimidating profile, hesitating for what seemed like an eternity, unsure how to broach the topic.

Lysander was an imposing man, his mere presence enough to instill panic, even when he uttered not a single word.

No wonder Thalassa couldn't escape his grasp.

It took every ounce of courage for Evelyn to finally speak up. "Lysander, I came here to tell you a truth. Thalassa isn't Bruce's daughter."

Those words seemed to suck the air out of the car, dropping the temperature several notches.

She paused, too afraid to continue, waiting for Lysander's response.

Suddenly, the car jerked to a stop; David had slammed on the brakes.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Sinclair." he apologized promptly, his attention having lapsed at the revelation, missing the traffic light ahead.

Lysander's handsome face was a mask of tension, his mood as foreboding as the calm before a blizzard.

His eyes shimmered with an icy glow.

"What did you say?" Lysander's voice was a cold whisper, tinged with barely perceptible agitation.

Evelyn's heart pounded against her ribcage, but she had made up her mind to reveal the truth to Lysander and was determined to see it through.

"I asked her why she didn't tell you. She said she tried, but she realized your hold over her wasn't just about your hatred for Bruce. If you thought she was Bruce's daughter, you might let her go. But if you knew she wasn't, you'd never despise her, and her chances of escaping you would be even slimmer."

Evelyn laid out everything, her voice trembling with the weight of her confession.

Now that Bruce was behind bars, Evelyn feared Thalassa would suffer because of him.

She had to make it clear to Lysander that Thalassa was not related to Bruce in any way.

When she finished, the chill inside the car was palpable, as if the season had shifted from a sultry summer to a frigid winter in an instant, leaving a trail of goosebumps on everyone's skin.