The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen) novel Chapter 1494

Lysander's gaze was heavy and penetrating, locking onto Thalassa with an intensity that felt almost tangible. The moment Thalassa caught those piercing eyes, her heart sank, and she couldn't help but feel cornered.

"Oh, right, shrimp tastes better with sauce," Callum suddenly chimed in, his fork smoothly swooping into Thalassa's plate to pick up a shrimp. He dipped it into the sauce bowl with a practiced motion and brought it up to Thalassa's lips.

"Here, try this. It's much better now."

Thalassa snapped back to reality, immediately backing her head away at the sight of the shrimp so close to her mouth, nervously mumbling, "I can do it myself."

She took up her fork, taking the shrimp from Callum, whose eyes were soft and smiling at her.

He was the same as ever, his eyes always twinkling with kindness, exuding an approachability that was hard to deny. Even his gestures of goodwill were difficult to reject outright.

Under Callum’s watchful gaze, Thalassa, feeling too embarrassed to refuse, tasted the sauce-dipped shrimp.

"Is it good?" Callum asked warmly.

Thalassa tugged at her lip awkwardly, replying, "Yeah, it's delicious."

The smile in Callum's eyes deepened, radiating warmth. "Let me peel another one for you..."

"I've got it," Thalassa hurriedly picked up another shrimp, starting to peel it herself to prevent Callum from doing it again.

As she focused on her task, she dared not even glance at Lysander across the table.

Rosalind, seeing Lysander not only eating the shrimp she offered but also complimenting her understanding of his taste, was overjoyed. Her smile lit up her face, and dimples added to her charm.

"Of course, I've been following you around since we were kids; I know your tastes."

Watching Lysander and Rosalind exchange looks filled with unspoken emotions, Thalassa felt as if her heart was being squeezed tight.

Was this why Lysander was so eager to push her out of Royal Estates? To clear the way for Rosalind?

So be it. Three years of care could be seen as repaying his life-saving grace. From now on, she and Lysander would be strangers.