Not twins novel (Natasha and Kenneth)
Chapter 1043 Pressure From Her Family

Meanwhile, in the hotel's restaurant, Kyle was already waiting by the time Thalia and Spencer arrived.

Clad in black with his legs crossed, he appeared young. But because of his years of navigating the legitimate and underground worlds, he exuded a commanding aura.

At that moment, the restaurant wasn't crowded, but everyone there had their gazes fixed on him.

When Thalia walked over, she said with a smile, "Looking good, Boss!"

"Is that so?"

"Of course. Look at the people in this restaurant. The girls can't help but undress you with their eyes," Thalia teased.

Despite hearing that, Kyle didn't look around but continued staring at the woman before him. "Well? Aren't you going to introduce him?"

Speaking of which, Thalia immediately jerked her head around. "Let me do the introductions. This is Spencer Teal, my boyfriend."

As she spoke, she looked at Spencer. "And this is the person I often mentioned, my boss, Kyle." Hearing that, Spencer gentlemanly walked over and extended his hand. "I've heard much about you."

At that, Kyle hesitated for a second. Then, he also stood up and shook hands with the man. "Likewise."

Thalia seemed to have noticed something, her gaze flickering subtly. She asked, "Why are you alone, Boss? Where's Holden?"

"He said he had something to deal with and would come over later," Kyle replied.

Upon hearing that, Thalia nodded and said, "That's perfect. Since he's not here, there are some things I'd like to tell you in advance." Kyle looked at her.

"The thing is, Anthony and the others are leaving this afternoon, and I thought I'd go with them. Once Anthony settles things at home, I'll return with him," she said, holding the man's gaze. "You don't have any objections, do you, Boss?"

"Are you discussing this with me or informing me?" Kyle asked.

"It depends on how you interpret it."

Sweeping his gaze over her and Spencer beside her, Kyle started softly, "Do you truly want to escort Anthony, or are you merely using this as an excuse to date?"

Thalia was taken aback for a moment. She then denied, "Of course not. I'm not that kind of person."

Kyle looked straight at Spencer. "What about you, Mr. Teal? What's your plan next?"

A hint of indifference flashed across Spencer's enchantingly handsome face. Subsequently, he murmured, "I'll be going with them."

Following his answer, Kyle quirked a brow slightly.

Seeing that, Thalia immediately said, "It's just a coincidence. Verily, it's fortuity. Besides, he has his own motives, and I have mine."

Kyle rolled his eyes at her. "Do you even believe what you're saying?"

"Of course, I believe in my own words," Thalia stated matter-of-factly.

Kyle eyed her, his gaze brimming with helplessness.

"You've been hanging around with Anthony for a while now, and I must say, you've certainly become quite glib," Kyle remarked with his eyes on her.

When Thalia heard that, her lips curled into a smile. "Really? I wouldn't have noticed if you hadn't pointed it out. It seems that following Anthony around has its perks after all." While saying that, she arched a brow, looking quite adorable.

As Spencer watched from the side, he frowned slightly at the sight of Thalia acting so childishly in front of Kyle.

Nonetheless, Thalia's gaze remained fixed on Kyle. "Well, what do you say? Do you have any objections? Just give me a straight answer!"

"Yes!"

Words eluded Thalia for a moment. "Are you really pushing me to use my ultimate move?"

"What can you do about it?"

"Don't forget that I recruited back two major players for you on my trip this time. Yet, you're planning to abandon me once my help is no longer needed?"

"How could you claim to have recruited Anthony and Benjamin when they were already members of Darknetz?"

"If it weren't for me, would you have known Anthony? And if it weren't for me, would you have been aware of Benjamin's talent?" Thalia retorted.

"All these are just a matter of time."

"You can be stubborn all you want, Boss. I won't say anything else, but I'll leave you with this-if I don't go back with Anthony and the others, it's uncertain when they'll return or if they'll return at all," Thalia said looking him in the eye.

"Why, they can still run off?"

"I don't know about that, but what I do know is that Dave from DX Group is coveting them both, eager for them to inherit the organization. Moreover, the authority he offers is much more generous than yours." That struck Kyle speechless.

At his silence, Thalia knew she had hit a nerve.

Seeing the food on the table, Thalia casually ate. She even took some and placed them in front of Spencer. "Here, have some."

Spencer looked at her with a slight twitch at the corners of his mouth, but he didn't say a word.

Kyle hesitated for a long moment before looking at her. "Is Dave also going to Glenport City with them?"

"Uh... I don't know about that." Thalia shook her head.

"You don't know?"

"Dave is quite indecipherable. After learning that you all are here, he hardly ever came back. How would I know if he's going?" Thalia retorted.

Kyle thought for a moment, then pinned his eyes on her. "All right, if that's the case, you can go. But you must promise me to bring Anthony and Benjamin back."

Upon hearing that, Thalia immediately started grinning. "I promise to complete the mission."

After the business talk ended, Thalia felt relaxed. Looking at Spencer beside her, she was all smiles.

Sitting across from them, Kyle cleared his throat softly. "Thalia, you are, after all, my top ace in Darknetz. Shouldn't you be a bit more restrained?"

Speaking of which, Thalia quirked a brow. "What do you mean by that?"

"Mind your image," Kyle elaborated.

Just as Thalia was going to respond to that, Spencer suddenly interjected, "I've seen all sides of her, so she doesn't need to pretend to be anything else but herself in front of me."

At his words, Kyle's gaze dimmed slightly. Conversely, Thalia grew even happier. She looked at Spencer while beaming widely.

Since they were on that subject, Kyle didn't hold back and asked bluntly, "Mr. Teal, yes?"

Spencer nodded.

"Once you say something, you've got to take responsibility for it for a lifetime. Otherwise, everyone behind Thalia won't stand for it." Kyle looked at him with a smile playing on his lips. He seemed polite, but his words carried an underlying threat.

At that, Thalia's brows furrowed slightly.

Spencer, on the other hand, appeared wholly unconcerned. He looked at Kyle as he replied, "Don't worry. My word is my bond."

The instant Thalia heard that, she was all smiles again.

However, Kyle's gaze remained fixed on him. "In that case, may I ask you a question?"

"Go ahead."

"Why did you suddenly turn back?" Kyle asked.

Spencer was taken aback. "Turn back?"

"Everyone in Darknetz knows how many years Thalia had searched for you. I don't understand why you didn't agree in the past but suddenly changed your mind now," Kyle clarified with his eyes trained on the

man.

Spencer turned and glanced at Thalia beside him.

Thalia's brows furrowed, and she looked at Kyle. "Boss."

"I'm not turning back. I just don't want to run away anymore," Spencer said out of the blue.

Kyle stared at him with a slight frown, as did Thalia.

"What does that mean?" Kyle asked, looking him in the eye.

"There used to be a compelling reason for me to avoid her, but I've recently come to terms with the issue, so I don't want to run away anymore." As Spencer spoke, he looked at Thalia. "Now, nothing is more important than ensuring she is by my side."