Chapter 171
Even though the floor was carpeted, Thala**a fell down so hard that her knees still hurt like hell.
Lysander was taken aback.
Zephyr shot Thala**a a stern glance, noticing that she was kneeling and bent over with her collar loosened.
He looked away as his face became even more serious.
Sybil was also taken aback for a moment, then cheerfully said, “You’re way too formal, why bow so deeply? Get up, get up.”
Sybil slowly rose to help Thala**a steady herself.
Thala**a regained her composure and noticed that her chest was exposed, so she quickly covered it with her hand, feeling very embarra**ed.
Lysander had told her before that as long as she didn’t bend over, nothing would be revealed.
She didn’t want to bend over, it was totally an accident.
Feeling awkward and embarra**ed, she had no choice but to sit down next to Sybil.
Sybil, with her old hand holding hers, said kindly, “You and Lysander are dating, right?”
Thala**a was already embarra**ed, and this question made her even more so. She didn’t know how to respond.
She had only found out a few days ago that Lysander was the man she had been looking for for five years, and today Lysander said he was going to take her home to meet his parents.
He had never specified what their relationship was.
Thala**a hoped Lysander would help her out.
Lysander said, “Yes.”
After hearing his answer, Thala**a felt a wave of sweetness and warmth in her heart.
He actually admitted that she was his girlfriend.
Sybil gave Lysander a reproachful look, “I was asking Thala**a.”
Then she smiled at Thala**a, “You see, Lysander is afraid that I’ll give you a hard time. Don’t worry; we’re all easy–going people. Once you join our family, you’re family. You’ll be my very own granddaughter.”
Sybil was truly very kind and warm.
Thala**a felt a warmth well up inside her as she listened to her speak.
She maintained a gentle smile, saying. “You’re so kind, Sybil.”
“I’ll be happy for at least ten days with your nice words.” Sybil was delighted with Thala**a; she was all smiles.
Then, Lysander handed the gift box to Sybil, “This is the best work from our top designer, I had one made especially for you.”
“Oh? What kind of clothes are these? Let me see.” Sybil took the gift box from him, opened it, and took out the clothes.
It was a red, traditional, long dress with gold embroidery. It was noble and cla**ic, yet modern.
Sybil loved it at first sight.
“It’s beautiful, Lysander, you’ve put a lot of thought into this.”
Thala**a also saw the long dress and was attracted by the beautiful design.
Zephyr took a glance and mused, “After the last fashion design failure, how come there are still clothes left?”
Last time, Zephyr enthusiastically attended a fashion show, only to fall into a plagiarism scandal.
He wanted to choose a piece of clothing for Sybil from the show, but it didn’t work out.
He was very angry then.
Lysander said, “Just like before, the Thorne Group has been acquired by us.”
Zephyr was momentarily speechless, completely unaware that Lysander would make such a big move.
Now that the Thorne Group had been acquired, their designs and staff all belonged to the Sinclair Group.
He had made a big effort for this dress.
Sybil didn’t understand what they were discussing, knowing only that it was work–related, so she wasn’t interested. Sybil tightly held T