Chapter 757


    The air outside felt so much fresher than that of the office. Thssa’s taut nerves began to rx, and


    she noticed that her back had broken into sweat.


    As she returned to the Crawley Group, Betty took the contract from her hands and flipped eagerly to


    thest page to see the signed name.


    Betty’s joy was evident in her sparkling eyes, “Thssa, thank you so much. Please thank your high-


    level friend for me, too. If it’s possible, I’d like to invite him for dinner tonight, my treat.”


    Thssa gave a nomittal smile, “No need, I don’t have time tonight, and he doesn’t either.”


    She had only helped Betty because she’d epted her breakfast invitation that morning. She didn’t


    want to owe her any more favors.


    That’s why she definitely wouldn’t be going to that dinner.


    “Alright then, I’ll take you out when you have time. I need to deliver this to Mr. Ethan now.” Saying this,


    Betty left cheerfully with the contract in hand.


    After work, Thssa returned to her home in Vibrant Oasis Residences. She had initially nned to go


    to Royal Estates to spend time with the kids but remembered what she had told Lysander that morning


    about discussing their personal matters in the evening.


    The thought of that conversation made her heart race. The way Lysander discussed personal matters


    was more than she could handle.


    She was still recuperating. Another visit to Royal Estates might cost her half her life. She was truly


    afraid.


    Best to avoid it for one more night. She thought.


    As she was cooking dinner with her mother, Evelyn, Ethan called.


    Thssa, we’re having apany gathering at Half-Mountain Restaurant. Hurry up and join us,”


    Ethan’s tone was light and friendly, in the demeanor of an easygoing boss.


    “Mr. Ethan, I’m at home cooking dinner, so I won’t be able to join the gathering,” Thssa declined.


    She was already home, and dinner was almost ready.


    “You need to make an appearance so the colleagues can get to know you. Don’t be a homebody,”


    Ethan tried to persuade her.


    “I’d rather…” Thssa was about to decline again when she noticed Evelyn’s significant looks which


    clearly indicated she should go.


    Seeing Evelyn’s eager expression, Thssa changed her response, “Alright, I’ll be there soon.”


    “Great, we’re all waiting for you. We’ll start the meal when you arrive.” With that, Ethan hung up.


    Thssa pocketed her phone before turning to Evelyn, “Mom, isn’t it nice for me to stay home and


    have dinner with you?”


    “Why wouldn’t you go to thepany gathering? You might meet some eligible bachelors. There might


    be someone suitable. You never know. Once you’re married, Lysander can’t bother you anymore,”


    Evelyn advised.


    Lysander had Thssa all to himself without marrying her. Wasn’t he just wasting her youth?


    Evelyn didn’t want Thssa to be unmarried for her whole life and became all alone in her old age just


    like her.


    Thssa wanted to say that he wouldn’t let her get close to other men with his possessiveness until


    Lysander’s novelty for her wore off.


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    But she didn’t want to upset Evelyn further so she could only soothe her mother.


    “I guess it’s just you for dinner tonight, Mom. I won’t be joining you,” Thssa said.


    “Go ahead, I don’t need yourpany,” Evelyn pushed her towards the door.


    Thssa swiveled her head to give her a resigned look and left.


    Upon entering the bustling Half-Mountain Restaurant, Thssa found it packed to the brim.


    “Thssa, over here!” A warm voice called out to her.