The CEO's Amazing Ex-Wife Is Back (Thalassa and Kris) novel Chapter 129

“Alden was here?” Thalassa asked, her brows raised. “When?”

“Just a few minutes ago. I saw him stepping out of the elevator,” Clark replied, fixing his gaze on Luisa. “Did he come to see you?”

Luisa resisted the urge to snap at him, to tell him it was none of his business, but she bit her tongue and held back her retort.

Thalassa smiled, her eyes lighting up as she turned to Luisa. “Did he finally ask you out? Are you two together now?”

Both of them were staring at her expectantly, but Clark’s gaze was much more intent on her, making Luisa feel uneasy.

“Yes,” she lied, feeling trapped.

She couldn’t give any other answer, especially with Clark watching her so closely. If she denied it, it would mean having to explain what Alden actually came to do.

Thalassa beamed. “That’s great! I’m happy for you, Sis.”

“Thanks,” Luisa replied, forcing a smile. “Thalassa, I need to talk to you—”

Clark cut her off with a smooth chuckle. “You said you had something to discuss with Thalassa, but we’re kind of running late for lunch.”

Thalassa stepped closer to Luisa, her smile fading into concern. “You sounded serious. Is it about the company?”

Luisa opened her mouth to tell her it wasn’t about work, that they needed to speak privately. But when her eyes met Clark’s, she froze. He still had a smile on his face, but now she could see just how fake it looked. His eyes were staring at her intently, as if daring her to speak.

Her heart raced. “Yes, it’s about the company,” she lied again, her voice faltering slightly. She couldn’t risk Clark getting suspicious now. She’d talk to Thalassa later, when they were alone.

Thalassa nodded. “Okay. Is it urgent, or can it wait until after lunch?”

Before Luisa could answer, Clark chimed in, his tone cheerful. “Why don’t you join us for lunch, Luisa? That way you and Thalassa could talk about it. I wouldn’t mind. I can even pitch in with my advice if needed. What do you say?”

Gritting her teeth, Luisa knew exactly what he was doing. By inviting her to come along, he was trying to see whether she was really telling the truth about what she wanted to discuss with Thalassa. If she refused, then he was going to get suspicious.

Thalassa smiled encouragingly. “What do you say, Luisa? Come with us?”

Luisa forced a smile. “Sure, I’d love to.”

“Great!” Clark said, gesturing toward the elevator. “Shall we?”