The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet novel Chapter 454

Thalassa turned at the sound of the voice to see a well-kept woman of about fifty. Her skin was pale and smooth, with barely a wrinkle to be seen.

But time had a way of marking us all. No matter how well someone maintained their skin, the years would always leave their trace.

It was apparent from her eyes and demeanor that she was a woman of a certain age.

She was dressed in a flowing skirt, a stylish blouse with a floral collar, a wristwatch, pearl earrings, and a platinum necklace, and her hair was styled in loose waves. She radiated an air of aristocracy.

Thalassa was certain she didn’t know this woman. She politely inquired, “Hello, how may I assist you?”

The woman seated herself directly across from Thalassa. It was obvious that her gaze was filled with prejudice and dissatisfaction. “I’ll cut to the chase. I am Amelia Sinclair, Leopold’s mother.”

Thalassa’s eyes widened slightly, and she immediately greeted her respectfully. “Ah, Amelia. Nice to meet you.”

“You're quite attractive. You’re certainly capable of ensnaring men.” Amelia crossed her arms as she scrutinized Thalassa with her malicious gaze.

Thalassa was patient and polite, but Amelia left her feeling uncomfortable.

She realized that Amelia’s visit wasn’t going to be pleasant.

She too was a mother and could understand Amelia's fear of losing her only child.

Thalassa softened her tone. “Amelia, I’ve been doing my best to distance myself from him. After our breakup five years ago, I never thought about getting back together with him. If you're worried that I'm the one clinging to him, you don't have to.”

“Five years ago? You have the audacity to bring up your breakup with him?” Amelia scoffed. “Back then, after you broke up with him, he cried and didn’t eat or drink for days. He threatened to harm himself if he couldn’t marry you. If it weren’t for his brother, Lysander, persuading him to enhance his prospects and study abroad, he would have been ruined by you. How could you be so cruel? You were so lovey-dovey when you were together, and then when you broke up, you were so ruthless. You almost drove him to his death!”

Amelia's words felt like a knife to Thalassa's heart. Her breath hitched.

She had no idea that Leopold had been so devastated after their breakup.