The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen)

Chapter 1436

Hertha was in a state of utter panic. Surely Dr. Funke couldn’t think that her flustered babbling two days ago was some kind of love confession!

Hadn’t Thalassa already explained to him that many admired his medical skills?

Could it be possible that he didn’t get the implication?

Hertha felt like she’d fallen into a hole and was flailing about, unable to climb out.

With a gasp of alarm, she shot a quick glance at Alaric standing behind Dr. Funke, then forced a chuckle and said, “Dr. Funke, I truly admire your work. Ever since I was a little girl, I dreamed of becoming a doctor, but I was never quite sharp enough to cut it. So, I guess I just look up to those who can, like you.””

She was desperately trying to straighten out the mess she’d made the day before.

“Is that so? I’ve been on the lookout for an apprentice with the right spark, and since you’re interested in medicine, I might consider taking you under my wing,” Dr. Funke said with a smile tugging at the corner of his lips, his gaze unwavering on Hertha.

in his eyes was crystal clear.

“Dr. Funke, you might be better off taking on a male apprentice

passed away ten years ago. I’m currently single,”

He wasn’t only looking for an apprentice. He was also in search

Her gaze darted around frantically, looking for an escape. But she was

to turn, Alaric stepped in just in time, “Dr. Funke, I think you might be barking up the wrong tree. She’s

towards Alaric, whose face was flushed with the

in to save her, her heart sank when he mentioned she was married. A wave of profound disappointment washed over her. She longed to distance herself from Alaric, but

that any possibility of being with Alaric was out

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that Spencer was her

were to dig deeper, he would undoubtedly discover the existence of her two children. She couldn’t afford to lose, especially