Chapter 866


    Thssa turned towards the source of the sound and saw a tall, well-built man with neat short hair,


    wearing a fashionable off-white shirt, navy blue trousers, and stylish leather shoes.


    His eyes were framed by brows that naturally arched into a smile, giving him a genteel and handsome


    look. He seemed approachable. He approached Thssa, his gaze briefly sweeping over her before


    settling on Ethan.


    “Callum Gordon! It’s a rare sight to see you here! Weren’t you always abroad? When did you get


    back?” Ethan’s eyes lit up at the sight of the man. He walked up to him and exchanged a casual high-


    five and shoulder bump.


    It was clear that they had a close rtionship.


    “I got back yesterday, and I’m not leaving again. I’m nning to settle down here.” Callum replied with


    a smile. After exchanging pleasantries with Ethan, his gaze shifted to Thssa. With a teasing smile,


    he asked, “Look at you, all in love. Aren’t you going to introduce us?”


    Realizing Callum was referring to Thssa, Ethan looked a bit startled. A hint of trepidation shed in


    his eyes before he quickly rified, “You’ve got it wrong. She’s not my girlfriend. She’s my secretary,


    Thssa Everhart. Thssa, this is Callum Gordon, the eldest son of the prestigious Gordon family.”


    While exining, Ethan introduced both parties to each other.


    He wouldn’t dare to take advantage of Thssa. She was Lysander’s woman. If Lysander found out


    that someone mistook Thssa as Ethan’s girlfriend, Ethan would be in deep trouble. He wouldn’t dare


    to joke about Lysander’s woman.


    “Oh, Thssa?” Callum looked at Thssa differently upon hearing her name. His previously teasing


    expression became more serious. “Nice to meet you, Mr. Gordon. I’m Thssa, Mr. Ethan’s secretary.”


    Thssa greeted Callum with a polite nod.


    When she looked at Callum, she noticed his gaze on her. His sophisticated eyes held a deep intensity


    that caught Thssa off guard. “Nice to meet you too, Thssa. Like Ethan, you can just call me


    Callum.” Callum regained hisposure, the seriousness in his eyes disappearing, reced by a


    warm smile.


    After a brief introduction, Callum handed his invitation to the doorman and they entered the banquet


    hall together.


    The banquet was filled with socialites and influential figures. Everyone carried themselves with


    elegance and decorum.


    Amelia and Payton were busy entertaining guests, while Zephyr was seated at the head of the banquet


    hall, conversing with some respected elders.


    However, Lysander was nowhere in sight. Perhaps he hadn’t arrived yet.


    Thssa scanned the room and felt a sense of relief when she didn’t spot Lysander, but at the same


    ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org .


    time, she also felt a tinge of disappointment. However, she quickly dismissed this feeling of loss.


    “Ethan, there you are! Please,e this way.” Amelia greeted them warmly, gesturing for them to


    follow her.


    Upon noticing Thssa, Amelia’s smile faltered slightly. She gave Thssa a cold, disdainful look


    before quickly masking it with a polite smile.


    Thssa felt a knot in her stomach under Amelia’s icy gaze. She lowered her eyes and kept quiet.


    “Thank you for your warm hospitality, Mrs. Sinir. You don’t have to worry, about us.” Ethan


    responded politely.


    Amelia simply nodded and moved on to entertain other guests.


    Thssa knew she wasn’t wee here. Amelia’s cold gaze had made her feel ufortable.


    ‘Mr. Ethan, I need to use the restroom.” Thssa excused herself.


    “Sure, go ahead. And when youe back, make sure to eat something. You look a bit pale.” Ethan


    suggested.


    They hadn’t had dinner beforeing to the banquet, and Ethan thought Thssa might be feeling


    hungry.