He gave Alaric's shoulder a gentle pat.

Alaric's gaze, previously fixed in a serious stare at Hertha, shifted away as he let out a sigh of frustration, "Weren't we here to discuss the design proposal with Donovan? The horseback riding can wait. Let's focus on work first."

Thalassa remained silent, her suspicions confirmed - Ethan and Alaric were indeed the buyers this time.

Hertha, too, had an 'aha' moment, gasping in surprise. Her widened eyes darted between Alaric and Ethan constantly.

Catching on to her train of thought, Ethan said with a smile, "Alaric is the director of Crawley Jewelry's development. He has the final say on the design proposals."

With those words, Hertha's attention snapped back to Alaric, noticing his now stern, slightly annoyed expression.

drum. Crap, she thought,

always find another. But deep down, she knew that finding another job in jewelry design wasn't that simple. Besides, her family's

her job meant she couldn't even pay Bridget's salary, let alone afford formula for

and saying to him, "Mr. Falconer, you

sudden eagerness. He gently pushed her hands away, saying, "Keep your distance. I wouldn't want your 'brilliant' ideas splashing over

but quickly realized this might not be the end

NOW PLAY YOUR

FAVOURITE GAMES ON

he wasn't truly mad. Perhaps there was still a chance to make

Falconer, wait up," she

Donovan trailed

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