As Lysanderâs presence neared, she felt was a potent mix of masculinity and raw power. His heavy breath intertwined with Thalassaâs in a subtle manner.
His lips met Thalassaâs in a soft brush as a butterflyâs wings.
Thalassaâs body jerked in response.
Lysanderâs deep-set gaze went dim; his body and mind were aligning on the same front. They both desired her.
He bit her lips and devoured them.
Thalassaâs body went lax; her hands were clutching his pajamas instinctively.
Just as their emotions were hitting a crescendo, the shrill ring of a cellphone from the bedside table cut through the room.
Thalassa flinched and startled like a deer in headlights. She pushed Lysander away and averted her gaze; her eyes were shimmering and darting elsewhere.
Lysander was left unsatisfied; his eyes were filled with displeasure at the interruption.
Snatching up the phone, he answered in a sharp tone, âWhat is it?â
David all tensed up the other end of the line due to the unexpected dose of his bossâs anger. He reported cautiously, âMr. Sinclair, Bruce just bought a mansion worth a billion dollars. The transaction has just been finished.â
The conversation was projected through the speaker through the voice call.
Not only did Lysander hear it, but Thalassa also heard it loud and clear.
Thalassaâs heart clenched. She shot a disbelieving look at Lysander.
What did David just say? Bruce bought a mansion worth a billion dollars? Where did he get so much money?
As she was staring at Lysander in surprise, he was looking back at her too. The deepness and intensity in his eyes were receding and replaced by an icy sharpness.
Thalassaâs boiling body froze right down to her pores as their eyes met.
She quickly reached for her phone from the other side of the bed to check her messages.
Sure enough, there was a notification for a bank transaction. Five minutes ago, a billion dollars was deducted from her account!
Thalassaâs hand trembled as she held her phone; her mind became a blank slate.
Bruce used her card to buy the mansion!
But didnât she give that card back to Lysander?
Lysander ended the call and tossed his phone aside. He grabbed Thalassaâs chin, forcing her to face him..
His handsome face was taut as cold as ice, âI returned the card to you so you could buy things you liked. And youâ¦you used my money to support your dad. Is this how you repay me?â
Lysanderâs eyes flickered with rage, his grip tightening.
He put the card in her bag for her to spend as she wished.
It was the billion and ten million that their son Atticus had slyly taken from him. It was Atticusâ filial gift to her.
He respected Atticus.
Thalassaâs chin throbbed in Lysanderâs grip, her head pounding with pain. She grabbed his hand and pleaded, âLysander, listen to meâ¦â
âTo your excuses?â Lysander spat out; his anger made his breath ragged. He let go of her chin, got up, stormed out of the room, and slammed the door behind him.
The heavy sound of the door closing echoed in Thalassaâs heart; even her soul was trembling with the impact.
She rubbed her sore chin, brows furrowed in confusion. She had no idea what was happening.
Lysander said he had put the card back in her bag?
She had no clue about it.
How did the card end up with Bruce?
She had no idea Lysander had returned the card to her, let alone given it to Bruce.
Comments(0)
Join the discussion — sign in to leave a comment
Sign In to CommentNo comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!