The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen)

Chapter 767

“Where do you live?” Alaric asked.

The place he had always assumed Hertha to live in was actually Thalassa’s home, and he had always thought the four kids of Lysander and Thalassa to be hers.

So, he had no idea at all where Hertha actually lived.

“What are you doing now? Dropping me home? I don’t need it!” Hertha huffed, puffing her cheeks out in irritation. “Take me to the bar. I haven’t had my fill yet!”

Alaric’s face darkened; he said in a stern voice, “Hertha, are you trying to ruin yourself? That guy’s as old as the hills and you know he’s only drinking with you to get you drunk. You know what happens after that and I don’t need to spell it out!”

“Do you think I want to drink with him? It’s for work!” Hertha sat up straight; her eyes were flashing with anger.

Her large, round eyes were filled with a mixture of hurt and rage.

“You can find another job, but if you lose yourself, you can’t find that again,” Alaric said; his usual laid-back demeanor was replaced by a serious expression.

in Hertha’s chest, and her hands clenched on the cushion behind her. Tears welled in her eyes as she snapped, “Why do you care

and being stubborn.

headstrong,” Alaric warned, his face stern.

so headstrong! If you won’t take me, I’ll get a cab myself! I’m upset now and why can’t I even have a drink? What are you, my dad or mom? Why are you trying to control everything?” Hertha’s voice was quick with

your address,” Alaric said, not wanting to be

with tears as

her actions in the rear-view mirror, Alaric barked, “Hertha,

and her face desperate as

you to a bar!”

his words, Hertha finally stopped;

was being

up to the front of

word and

seat; his hands were gripping the steering wheel tightly. He was furious and ready to drive off.

her family, so why should