Chapter 497

Lysander sat in the CEO’s chair with a sullen and domineering poise. His gaze was flickering towards Amelia.

“Lysander, we really need your help this time. Ever since Leopold met this woman, Thalassa, he’s gone missing. He hasn’t been home for days, and none of his acquaintances have seen him. I’m really afraid he’s gotten into trouble…” Amelia pleaded with urgency.

She had employed her connections, searched high and low, but to no avail.

Leopold had risked his life before by racing cars recklessly and now he had disappeared.

Amelia was worried sick. She lost sleep over her concerns.

Thalassa stood quietly, her hands clenched in front of her, her brow furrowed in thought.

She silently listened to the conversation in the room.

When she didn’t hear a response from Lysander, she lifted her gaze to meet his, only to find his deep, inscrutable eyes fixed on her.

He looked at her like a lion eyeing its prey. His manner was composed, intimidating, and intense.

Thalassa’s heart skipped a beat under his scrutiny.

Why was he looking at her like that?

Could she possibly provide the answer as to Leopold’s whereabouts?

“Lysander, I know it’s too presumptuous of me to ask you for help, but I really don’t have any other options.” Amelia was on the verge of tears. Her voice was breaking as she admitted her desperation.

“We’ve been searching for him for a long time, and we’ve looked everywhere. His grandfather even sent out search parties. But we haven’t found him anywhere. I had no choice but to come to you.”

Amelia pleaded, wiping away the tears from her eyes corners.

“You can’t find a person who wants to hide. There’s no use to come to me.” Lysander’s tone was stern.

“No, Lysander, you’re different; you can make this woman tell the truth! She must know where Leopold is!” Amelia suddenly turned towards Thalassa; her face was a mix of grief and reproach, her gaze sharp.

“She broke up with Leopold, then lured him back in, playing hard to get and driving him mad. He even gave her the heirloom bracelet that your grandmother gave me! When I found out, I demanded the bracelet back. Leopold got angry and left home, he hasn’t returned since.”

Amelia’s breathing was erratic; her anger was so palpable as she stared at Thalassa.

Thalassa’s eyes widened in panic.

Amelia had revealed the secret of the heirloom bracelet in front of Lysander.

She had a sinking feeling that she was in deep trouble.

She glanced fearfully at Lysander and sure enough, she saw his stern, hawk-like gaze filled with menace.

She felt his icy stare could pierce right through her.

Thalassa’s heart pounded wildly like a drum. Her whole world was about to fall apart.

“At first, I didn’t know that the bracelet was a family heirloom of the Sinclairs. didn’t want the bracelet, but Leopold said that if I didn’t accept it, he would…”

“He would what?” Lysander’s cold eyes were shattering her into pieces, his voice low and frosty.

Thalassa swallowed nervously.

What could she say? The truth was Leopold had threatened her that if she didn’t accept the bracelet, he would challenge Lysander to a duel for her affection. If Leopold picked a fight with Lysander, he would hurt himself and enrage Lysander. Either way, she would be the one to suffer the most.

“I… I…” Thalassa tried to explain, but the words got stuck in her throat.

Whether she explained or not, it wouldn’t make a difference.

Either way, Lysander would be furious and she would bear the brunt of his anger, “Lysander, see? She’s still lying and trying to deceive you. That’s what she does, decelving you and Leopold, making a fool out of both of you and causing trouble in the Sinclair family. How is she any different from Belinda?” Amelia spat out in anger.

Belinda was Lysander’s mother.

As soon as the words left her mouth, Amelia regretted them. But it was too late.

The temperature in the room dropped drastically. Lysander’s whole being seemed to be enveloped in a frosty aura. His fists clenched so tightly that they made eracking sounds. “Get out!” He growled.