The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen)

"My mom swung by and whisked Georgia away. I can't stand the sight of her right now," Alaric said, his tone laced with irritation as he mentioned the name "Georgia," his expression visibly uncomfortable as he responded to Thalassa's inquiry.

"I was worried that Georgia's yelling might have disturbed Hertha, so I came to check in," Alaric added quickly, trying to offer some explanation.

Not a word about the kids slipped through Alaric's lips, and Thalassa felt the knot in her chest loosen with relief. This meant Alaric hadn't recognized Julian and Helena, and Bridget hadn't let anything slip.

It made sense, after all. Julian and Helena were a perfect blend of Hertha and Alaric. Helena had Alaric's eyes, but her nose and mouth were pure Hertha.

And Julian? He had Alaric's features-his brows, nose, and mouth-but his eyes were all Hertha, large and round, a distinguishing trait.

Even if Alaric had bumped into the kids, he wouldn't make the connection that they were his own.

sick," Thalassa reassured him. "You

a scene."

usual devil-may-care attitude giving way to seriousness laced with a tinge of

my engagement to Georgia was

to convey to Thalassa that he had no feelings for Georgia and didn't

as if clearing the air with Thalassa would somehow reach Hertha upon waking, as if this confession would relay his true feelings. Because Thalassa and Hertha were best friends, confidantes through and through. Alaric believed that once Hertha

have played house is undeniable. Be a man of your word and take responsibility for Georgia," Thalassa said sternly before walking away with

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and Georgia sharing a bed. That moment in the hotel,

cast another glance at Hertha. Seeing not only Thalassa but another woman,

spotted a tall, lean man with gold-rimmed glasses, asking the nurse about Hertha's room with