The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen) novel Chapter 995

Lucy's eyes involuntarily shifted toward Bruce, who appeared visibly distressed. His face was contorted in a grimace, and he seemed to have lost his appetite entirely.

"I'm not implying there's something going on between him and you," Lucy clarified. "My suspicion is that he's been cozying up with some other woman and you're just covering for him."

She went on, adamant that her suspicions were valid. Despite her doubts about Bruce, she would never believe he'd stoop so low as to lay a hand on his own flesh and blood.

"No, we spent all last night discussing Susan's situation," Thalassa said, her gaze shifting away from Bruce and towards Susan.

Susan was puzzled. "Discussing me? Why?"

"Isn't it obvious? You've been dying to be Lysander's girl, haven't you? We were brainstorming ways to make that happen for you, to fast-track your way into Lysander's world," Thalassa explained, her face an emotionless mask.

She hadn't succeeded in deleting the video from Bruce's possession. To maintain appearances, she had to play along with this family charade, earn their trust, and catch them off guard.

If Bruce began to suspect her, he would surely relocate the video to a more secure location.

Susan scoffed with a light laugh. "You're kidding, right? You and Dad stayed up all night just to figure out how I could be Lysander's girl?"

"What else do you think it was? I’ve been losing sleep over you. Are you really doubting my intentions?" Bruce cut in before Thalassa could reply, his voice strained with suppressed anger.

Susan choked on his words, taking a sip of her juice to hide her embarrassment. For all of Bruce’s faults and dalliances, he genuinely cherished his daughter. Throughout her life, whenever she desired something, he'd move heaven and earth to make it happen.

Even her lofty goal of winning Lysander's heart was a scheme Bruce was determined to fulfill.