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?”

put down her glass of water, ready to answer,

with me. Why bring up someone else?”

shut when I’m not talking to you?” Alaric shot back, his captivating eyes flashing with annoyance as they met hers.

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

who had managed to keep his smile until now, couldn’t hold it any longer. Gritting his teeth, he

leave, Hertha added sarcastically, “I’m not the one

water into her and Thalassa’s cups,

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

resentment born

will make you cry,” Alaric threw down the gauntlet

be waiting. If you can’t make me cry, then you’re not a real man!” Hertha retorted defiantly,

didn’t respond and walked out of the

swallowed the water and wiped her mouth, looking shocked at Hertha. “Is it really okay for you two

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