Chapter 859

“I only stated the fact, didn’t I?” Hertha retorted, chin held high, with an air of righteousness.

Alaric was taken aback. The women who were smitten with him, hoping to win him over, would always back off at his slightest show of disinterest. They’d either try to flatter him or give him up with a heartache.

No one ever dared to give him a hard time.

Hertha, who was no different from the other women chasing after him, was somehow an exception. She had the audacity to serve him a taste of his own

medicine.

With an amused smirk, Alaric nodded at Hertha’s defiant demeanor, deciding not to stoop to her level.

His gaze shifted to Thalassa. “Thalassa, why didn’t you come with Lysander today?”

ready to answer, Hertha spoke up

She’s on a date with me. Why bring up someone else?” Hertha’s

shut when I’m not talking to you?” Alaric shot back, his

for talking and eating. I’m here to eat, so I can’t possibly keep it shut,” Hertha

Gritting his teeth,

sarcastically, “I’m not

her and Thalassa’s cups,

in his tracks, his teeth gritted in anger. Once upon a time, she was all doe-eyed whenever she saw him. Now,

a case of resentment born out of unrequited love?

Alaric threw down the gauntlet before storming

can’t make me cry, then you’re not a real man!” Hertha retorted defiantly, watching his retreating

and walked out of the diner.

on Hertha’s words. She quickly swallowed the water and wiped her mouth, looking

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