The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen) novel Chapter 1448

Thalassa and Lydia had just turned to leave when Dr. Funke's words brought them to a halt.

Thalassa mulled over what Dr. Funke had said, her heart, which had sunk to her shoes, now thrumming wildly in her chest again. She spun around, her eyes alight with excitement, "Dr. Funke, do you mean..."

Lydia was equally astonished, "You agreed?"

"What else? Did it sound like I was inviting you two in for lunch?" Dr. Funke said, hands clasped leisurely behind his back.

"Why?" Lydia asked, puzzled. Dr. Funke had clearly refused her moments earlier, stating he wasn't ready to take on the role of her mentor.

"I'm a glutton for punishment, I suppose. I enjoy it when people give me a hard time." Dr. Funke threw over his shoulder, disappearing into the house.

Lydia and Thalassa exchanged wide-eyed glances, both utterly baffled by Dr. Funke's words. They blinked at each other, signaling their shared bewilderment.

Indeed, the temperament of a genius has always been a peculiar thing.

And unpredictable.

"Shall we go in?" Thalassa asked Lydia.

"Of course! Are we really going to walk away empty-handed?" Lydia retorted. She linked arms with Thalassa, leading her inside.

Thalassa's question had been a way to gauge Lydia's attitude, to see if she still wanted to pursue medical tutelage under Dr. Funke.

It was clear to Thalassa that Lydia and Dr. Funke were like oil and water, engaging in verbal sparring the moment they exchanged words.

If Lydia was having second thoughts, Thalassa wouldn’t force her.

The night before, on their way to Starhaven, Thalassa had shared the real reason she wanted Lydia to apprentice under Dr. Funke—it was to fulfill two conditions that would convince Dr. Funke to come out of retirement and treat Lysander's illness.

Lydia understood Thalassa's intentions.