The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet novel Chapter 1016

Of course, Lysander couldn't hear Thalassa’s silent prayers. He lifted the wine glass to his lips and took a sip.

Thalassa's heart, which had been fluttering like a trapped bird, sank into the depths of despair as she watched the red wine sliding down Lysander's throat. He had drunk the wine, and with it, her last sliver of hope seemed to dissolve.

Just like Joshua had earlier, Lysander set the half-empty glass back on the table. His piercing, icy gaze shifted to Susan on his side, and his voice, low and threatening, broke the silence, "Is your little performance over, Susan? What's your game?"

Susan, who had been smirking triumphantly at Lysander's sip of the wine, felt a sudden pang of panic at Lysander’s interrogation. Did he suspect something was wrong with the drink? Her heart raced with fear, but she quickly regained her composure. If Lysander had truly suspected the wine, he wouldn't be asking about her intentions.

The wine was brought in by Thalassa, and Lysander trusted her. He wouldn't doubt the drink; he was only questioning Susan's motives intruding the private room.

Susan's smile stiffened for a moment, but it was a fleeting tell. She quickly shifted back to a facade of friendliness. "Mr. Sinclair, it was Thalassa who confided in me, complaining about not wanting to be around you, claiming you forced her to do things against her will. She wanted to throw you my way, and I believed her. I thought I was helping her by diverting your attention, so she wouldn't be the sole focus of your pursuits.

I've reflected on my actions, and I was wrong to try and seduce you. I realize my mistake, and I won't dare again. Could you please forgive me for my previous indiscretion, Mr. Sinclair?"

With each word Susan spoke, the air around Lysander seemed to grow colder, more oppressive. His gaze turned razor-sharp as it landed on Thalassa.

Thalassa felt as if her heart was being sliced open under his piercing stare. Susan’s talent for twisting the truth was truly remarkable.