Chapter 414


    “Elowen knows Lysander?” Thssa thought, feeling a sense of confusion.


    Earlier on, Atticus and Dorian had questioned her about Lysander from the Sinir Group. They had


    asked if he was their father, and at the time, Thssa had denied it, not fully understanding the


    situation. But now, she wondered if the children had sensed something. Was Elowen also suspecting


    that Lysander was her


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    A wave of anxiety washed over her as she imagined Elowen confronting Lysander with the question.


    However, to her surprise, Lysander reacted calmly, reaching out to gently pat Elowen’s head and


    saying, “You did great.”


    His hand met the soft warmth of her hair, a sensation he found oddlyforting. Lysander was not


    typically fond of children, but he found himself drawn to  Elowen. She was adorable in a way that stirred


    a sense of affection within him.


    He had met her before in Hollowbrook, and another time he almost hit her with his car when she was in


    the middle of the street retrieving a ball. As the daughter of Thssa’s close friend, her presence in


    Hollowbrook was not surprising.


    Elowen’s face lit up at Lysander’s praise, her smile radiant. “Thank you, sir. You’re great too!”


    After a series of photos were taken, Lysander returned to his judge’s seat, and the gourmetpetition


    was concluded. As Elowen’s mother, Hertha guided her off


    stage.


    “You were amazing, darling. You won the $20,000 prize!” Hertha gushed, yfully ruffling Elowen’s


    hair. Thssa watched them, a smile spreading across her face, before leaving the arena with


    Lysander.


    As Lysander settled into his car, Thssa stood respectfully at a distance, nning to hail a taxi to the


    office. However, Lysander’s gaze turned to her, his eyes dark and intense. “Do you need a lift?”


    Startled, Thssa quickly climbed into the car. The drive to the Sinir Group was tense, with


    Thssa sitting rigidly next to Lysander, careful not to upset him. Once at the Sinir Group, Lysander


    exited the car first, followed by Thssa. They rode the elevator together up to the executive floor,


    where David, Lysander’s assistant, directed Thssa to join them in Lysander’s office for a debriefing


    on the gourmetpetition.


    Stepping into the office, Thssa was immediately struck by the stern atmosphere, Zephyr, dressed in


    a sharp teal suit, was seated on a couch in the office lounge. His hawk-like gaze was fixed on them.


    Thssa felt a twinge of unease at his stern expression and was about to excuse herself when Zephyr


    spoke.


    “Ms. Everhart, please take a seat,” hemanded, his voice echoing in the room.