The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen)

Hertha always had a way of talking to Alaric that was blunt and direct, no beating around the bush.

Her aim was to keep Alaric's focus on her, to prevent him from digging into whether Emmeline was a single mom or not.

It was incredibly coincidental when Emmeline, accompanied by Julian and Helena, was about to take the elevator and ran into Alaric. This allowed him to witness Emmeline with her two kids.

And when Spencer proposed to Emmeline, Alaric just happened to catch them in the act. So, in Alaric's mind, Emmeline was a single mom who had Spencer wrapped around her finger.

"What are you on about, Hertha? My words are exactly what they seem, no hidden meanings," Alaric retorted, his striking eyes challenging Hertha.

"Is that so? Seems like Mr. Falconer enjoys poking his nose into other people's business," Hertha quipped back with a smirk, ready to spar verbally.

What did it matter to him if someone was a single mother? Why was he so invested?

direct, locked onto Alaric, her

gaze met hers,

by people, it felt like they were the only two

was anxious, worried that

with a heart full

for years,

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was terrified that Hertha might inadvertently offend

he stepped forward, attempting to diffuse the

kindness. We should appreciate Mr. Falconer's recognition of your talent, Hertha," Donovan interjected, trying to steer the conversation towards

Donovan, catching the serious and warning look in

clear: antagonizing Alaric was off-limits if she wanted to

Hertha knew she had to prioritize her children above all else, even if