The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen)

Angelina was fuming, convinced that a few good smacks would have Alaric begging for mercy like he used to, calling her "Mom" in jest and pleading for her to stop, promising to accept any of her conditions in exchange for a little extra pocket money.

But this time, she miscalculated. She struck him repeatedly, putting all her strength behind each swing of the broomstick against Alaric's back. The sound alone could have made onlookers wince in sympathy. Yet, Alaric didn't utter a single plea for mercy. Not a word escaped him as he clenched his fists, enduring the pain in stoic silence.

Angelina was taken aback by his newfound resilience, even more infuriated by his silent defiance. Her strikes grew fiercer, the broom swishing through the air with increased vigor.

"Say something, will you?" Angelina demanded, her voice thick with anger as she glared at Alaric.

But Alaric remained stubbornly silent, a far cry from the carefree man who used to seek his mother's forgiveness at the slightest hardship.

and Remington Falconer had just returned from a walk when they witnessed Angelina furiously beating Alaric with the broom. Beatrice, heart aching for Alaric, rushed forward, snatching the

off the engagement!

aware of the tangled web of Alaric's romantic entanglements. They had once believed he was serious about Hertha, even considering shelling

it for the thrill, severing ties with Alaric after a single night in exchange for a payout. Not long after, Alaric became involved

FAVOURITE GAMES ON

the engagement. Beatrice

for calling off the engagement now? Matters of the heart aren't to be taken lightly. How can you simply switch between getting engaged and breaking it

grimacing from both the physical pain and the weight of his decision, replied, "Grandma, it's precisely because matters of the heart are serious that I can't drag this