Chapter 468


    Thssa’s heart pounded within her chest and her hands were tugging at her shirt as if they were


    tearing the fabric apart. That’s when a familiar voice rang out.


    “Alright, get back to work. Sophia needs to get ready for school, so I’ll talk to youter. Bye.”


    With that, the call ended.


    Thssa heaved a sigh of relief, turning her gaze towards Lysander. His deep, prating gaze met


    hers, filling her with unease.


    “Next time, don’t use such sweet words with others.” Lysander’s voice was icy as he handed her back


    her phone.


    Thssa was puzzled, “But that was just a four-year-old kid.”


    “I said no, and I mean it!” Lysander’s tone was assertive, his eyes piercing.


    “I understand.” Thssa lowered her gaze in acquiescence.


    But inside, she was grumbling. People would think he’s even jealous of a child; but the truth is, this


    super domineering man is controlling me in every way possible. She thought.


    He didn’t want her getting too close to other men.


    He didn’t want her to express any affection toward others.


    He was trying to mold her entire being to his liking.


    This realization left Thssa feeling suffocated.


    With a final, piercing nce, Lysander turned and left the room.


    The air was not as tense as before, so Thssa breathed a sigh of relief.


    She tidied up and descended the stairs, but found Lysander was nowhere to be seen


    She asked Fitch, “Where did Lysander go?”


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    “He’s working in the study. Ms. Everhart, breakfast is ready. Please eat.” Fitch was as respectful and


    polite as always.


    Despite the previous day’s events, Fitch’s attitude towards Thssa hadn’t changed.


    She was the first woman Lysander had brought home, and even after learning she had sold the circr


    pendant, he had not asked her to leave.


    Clearly, she held a special ce in Lysander’s heart.


    As the butler, Fitch continued to treat her with respect.


    “Actually, I’ll wait for Lysander and eat with him. It doesn’t feel right to eat alone,” Thssa said.


    Fitch didn’t object.


    Thssa nced around the living room, then said, “You can get back to your work. I’ll just wander


    around a bit.”


    Fitch nodded and returned to the kitchen.


    She walked around the hall and checked every corner. With no one watching, Thssa pushed open


    the back door and stepped into the backyard.


    The backyard was a riot of color, filled with blooming flowers and lush greenery. The scent of flowers


    hung in the air.


    The spring breeze,den with the fragrance of flowers, was intoxicating.


    But Thssa wasn’t in the mood to appreciate the beauty of her surroundings. She was on a mission


    to find the missing circr pendant.


    The door to the antique collection room was made of ss. Thssa tried to push it open, but found it


    locked.


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    She peered inside, noting that the disy table, once crowded with a variety of porcin and jade, now


    held only a few pieces.


    Perhaps the items she had broken had not yet been restored.


    Thssa scanned the room, her gaze sweeping across every corner in search of the circr pendant.


    But after a thorough search, there was no sign of it.


    “Looking for another one?” A cold, maic voice sounded from behind her.


    Thssa jumped, her heart pounding as she turned to face the pair of dangerous eyes. She stuttered,


    “No, not at all. I was just looking for the circr pendant…


    “Do you like it that much?” Lysander moved closer, his cold, dangerous aura enveloping her.


    His towering figure cast a long shadow over Thssa. She shuddered, stepping back without giving


    much thought.