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

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

you?” Alaric shot back, his captivating

to eat, so I can’t possibly keep it

smile until now, couldn’t hold it any longer. Gritting his teeth, he acknowledged defeat,

to leave, Hertha added sarcastically, “I’m not the one sowing wild oats everywhere. That’s

then poured water into her and Thalassa’s cups, as if

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

this a case of resentment born out

make you cry,” Alaric

then

walked out of

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