The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen)

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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.

his eyes was

better off taking on a male apprentice to avoid any misunderstandings. You know, in case Mrs. Funke gets the wrong

passed away ten years ago.

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

her grave. Her gaze darted around frantically, looking for an escape. But

Alaric stepped in just in time, “Dr. Funke, I think you might

towards Alaric, whose face was flushed with the warmth of wine. His normally mischievous eyes

profound disappointment washed over her. She longed to distance herself

clear to Hertha that any possibility of being with Alaric was

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assumed that Spencer was

was precarious. If Alaric were to dig deeper, he would undoubtedly discover the existence of her two children. She couldn’t afford to lose, especially not like Thalassa, who hadn’t seen her children for three years.