The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen)

Hertha's pout worked like a charm on Kimberly. Three years ago, they had a massive fallout, and in a moment of anger, Kimberly had harshly told Hertha that once she left home, she should never come back. Stubborn as ever, Hertha took those words to heart and indeed hadn't returned in three years, nor had she ever called.

During these years, with no news from Hertha, Kimberly was consumed with worry and longed to reach out, but her pride got in the way.

She regretted those harsh words deeply. After all, no matter how headstrong her daughter was, she was still her daughter. How could she have told her to never return?

Now that they had reconciled, Kimberly was fully committed to thinking of her daughter's well-being.

Hugging Hertha tightly, Kimberly smiled, "Of course, I was quite the belle of the ball in my younger days."

"And my mom was the brightest star of them all," Hertha replied with a grin.

On this Saturday, Hertha couldn't wait to visit Star Harbor Villa.

sitting beside her, animatedly shared the

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all fired up with curiosity. It's a shame there's no mirror here; you'd see your face is more animated than a tabloid journalist's," Hertha laughed, not embarrassed

the subject. Did you

nodded vigorously, "Last night. It

one who was bothered by his

could you just jump into bed with

was upset about

persuasive, you know? When I stormed off to the room, he followed, wrapped his arms around me, and kissed me

gave Thalassa a suggestive look, nudging her shoulder, "I'm not exactly the innocent type when it comes to men.

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this and you're not curious about how my mom could dig up