The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen)

Angelina stumbled back two steps, her hands clutching Georgia's arm tightly as Alaric's imposing demeanor bore down on her. Even someone as assertive as Angelina was left floundering under the weight of his anger.

Seeing Alaric on the verge of exploding, Georgia stepped in front of Angelina, protecting her, and retorted with her chin held high, "Angelina already told you, it was Hertha who came begging for the $200,000. You know how Hertha can't resist the sight of easy money. Angelina was just going with the flow."

"Going with the flow?" Alaric's gaze sharpened, filled with anger as he turned it on Georgia.

Georgia flinched under his stare, her initial bravado fading instantly. She stumbled backward, nearly falling, if not for Angelina catching her from behind.

Alaric grabbed Georgia by the shoulders and pulled her aside, his gaze fixed on Angelina. "You can keep your secrets. I'll just tell my cousin right now that I'm done with the Falconer estate. Let him have it all!" Angelina was left gasping for breath, her anger constricting her chest, as she stared at Alaric in disbelief and heartbreak. "Alaric, that's cold. You're just like your father!"

Clutching her chest, worried her fury might actually trigger a heart attack, she spat out her words.

course, I'm my father's son. Who else would I

turned icy,

tremble, and seeing the red rage in his eyes, she knew he was serious. If she didn't speak up, Alaric, with his stubborn streak, would surely call his cousin on the spot and renounce all claims to the Falconer

After years of maneuvering,

including arranging a marriage

all to ensure Alaric would take over the Falconer estate, Angelina's biggest fear was seeing him throw it all

I'll talk," Angelina finally conceded

looked at Angelina fearfully, not wanting her to reveal the truth and potentially reconcile

shot Georgia a warning glance

her