The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen)

Chapter 1409

Anyone in their right mind would have settled down with Georgia by now, cozying up to the Reeds, wouldn’t they?

Hertha cracked a smile and said, “Alaric, you’re not exactly basking in sunshine, and your brain’s not firing on all cylinders either.”

“Hertha, I’m really not in the mood for your sass now!” Alaric snapped back, anger edging his voice.

“I’m not sassing you. If you’re so keen on snagging the CEO spot at Falconer Group, then just tie the knot with Georgia and get in good with the Reeds. They’ve got the clout to make your dreams come true soon. Why on earth were you fighting with Georgia about anyway?” Hertha pressed, her tone serious.

“What do

you think our fight was about? It was about defending you, wasn’t it?” Alaric blurted out without thinking.

People could say he climbed the ladder thanks to the Reeds, that they looked down on him.

But hearing it from Hertha, it stung. It felt like a heavy stone pressing on his chest, making it hard to breathe.

words, Hertha froze, her eyes

had risked all he had achieved in the past three years just to stand

she still held a place in his heart?

kept at bay surged

was moved. He stepped closer and reached out, wanting to caress her cheek.

felt like a burn to

would have torn her apart myself. You’re the one who held me back. Georgia might not see it, but I do. You act like you’re defending me, but really, you’re

was rejecting

especially after three years and

fiery temper was no mystery to Alaric. She had lashed out at Georgia

words seemed to make sense. Yet, to Alaric, they brought an unexpected pang of hurt.

reaching for her cheek, fell back to his side. His eyes were clouding with a sense of loss.

reached the lobby, and the

darted out. Her eyes scanned

her friend sitting in the lounge area,