Chapter 560

Just when Thalassa felt as if she could bear no more, Lysander’s icy voice broke the silence. “Regret is a luxury not everyone can afford. If you choose to run off with the money, then you have to pay the price!”

Thalassa was taken aback. Run off with the money?

Hadn’t he just transferred the money to her without a word?

Before she could respond, Lysander continued in a cold tone, “From now on, you have no connection to the kids. This time was an exception. There won’t be a next time.”

With that, Lysander shifted his gaze towards the bodyguard waiting nearby.

The bodyguard immediately understood. He approached Thalassa and made a gesture, “Ms. Everhart, your driver is waiting outside.”

A knot formed in Thalassa’s chest. She felt angry and wronged as she glared at Lysander.

It was he who unilaterally gave her a billion dollars to sever her ties with the children. How did that become her running off with the money?

He was clearly twisting the situation.

Thalassa was filled with bitterness. What hurt the most was that she wasn’t going to be able to see her children anymore.

She had promised them that she would pick them up from school that afternoon.

Tears welled up in her eyes as she got up. Her voice trembled as she said to Lysander, “I didn’t run off with the money. You know that better than anyone! Why do you insist on framing me? I’m their mother.

They need me! How can you deny me my right to see them?”

She had already humbled herself to that extent, allowing him to manipulate her, begging for a chance to speak with him.

But he remained indifferent, intent on separating her from her children.

Thalassa couldn’t bear it anymore, not because she wasn’t scared or nervous. It was just that compared to her own fear, losing her children was even more terrifying.

The bodyguard was stunned; he was frozen in place. He thought, “This Ms. Everhart, daring to yell in front of Lysander? She is definitely brave.”

Lysander’s gaze was targeted at Thalassa like a sharp blade, making her shiver. Her body was covered in a cold sweat.

She clenched her teeth, trying to muster up her courage. Her clear eyes met his.

Lysander stood up. His towering presence cast a dark shadow over Thalassa. A suffocating pressure pressed down on her chest, making it difficult for her to breathe.

Lysander finally spoke, “Elowen had to get stitches for a cut on her forehead. And Sophia is so thin.

You can’t provide for the children’s talents or interests. You can’t even take care of them properly. Are you sure they need you?”

Thalassa was being pressured by Lysander’s sharp gaze. His words were like a sharp sword, ruthlessly stabbing into her heart.

Her breath hitched. It felt like something was suffocating her, making it a luxury to even breathe normally.

“What are you waiting for? Show her out!” Lysander’s icy gaze shifted to the bodyguard.

The bodyguard jumped, quickly moving to escort Thalassa out. If she didn’t leave, he would have been in trouble.

Thalassa pushed him away, “I can walk myself!”

Her eyes filled with tears, and she gave Lysander a resentful, pained, and restrained look before turning to leave.

The driver was waiting outside, opening the car door for Thalassa to get in.

Thalassa bit her lip, trying her best to hold back her tears. She bent over to get into the car, unable to hold back any longer, tears cascading down her cheeks.