The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen)

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?”

Thalassa put down her glass of water, ready to answer, Hertha

you see? She’s on a date with me. Why bring up someone else?” Hertha’s tone was spicy with Alaric.

you?” Alaric shot back,

here to

had managed to keep his smile until now, couldn’t hold it any longer. Gritting his teeth, he acknowledged defeat, “Alright, you’ve got guts. I won’t disturb

Hertha added sarcastically, “I’m

Thalassa’s cups, as if nothing had happened.

his teeth gritted in anger. Once upon a time, she was all doe-eyed whenever she saw him. Now, she was all fire and brimstone, with every

case of resentment born out of unrequited

make you cry,” Alaric threw down the

I’ll be waiting. If you can’t make me cry, then you’re not a real man!” Hertha retorted defiantly, watching his retreating figure.

didn’t respond and walked

and wiped her mouth, looking shocked at Hertha. “Is it really okay for you two to be