The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen)

Chapter 2006

"What kind of relationship do we have?" Hertha's heart was racing, her mind a whirlwind of emotions. The memory of Alaric's passionate kiss was still fresh, and despite her willing participation, she now felt a wave of embarrassment, wishing she could vanish into thin air.

Just when the awkwardness was at its peak, Alaric brought up the nature of their relationship. How on earth was she supposed to have a straight talk about this now?

"We're getting engaged," Alaric blurted out, urgency evident in his voice as he attempted to discuss the day's events.

He was cut short by Kimberly's voice from outside the room, "Are you two done yet? Hurry up, don't keep us waiting."

At Kimberly's words, Hertha felt a jolt of nervousness and hastily made her way around Alaric to leave the room. "Coming!" Hertha called out.

Alaric, not wanting to offend his future mother-in-law, quickly added, "Yeah, on our way!"

His tone was gentler, more considerate than Hertha's.

and Alaric emerged, Kimberly faced them with a stern

an eyebrow, thinking to himself how sharp Kimberly was, almost as if she had

believe whatever they said

it. How could I possibly be plotting anything with him?" Hertha shot Alaric a sideways glance, clearly

are, and there's no escaping or deceiving me. It's not going to end well for you," Kimberly retorted with a cold huff. "Look, how could we ever think of deceiving you? Even if we had the guts, we wouldn't dare," Alaric said, laying it on

tried to pull one over on me before," Kimberly rolled

touched his nose awkwardly, realizing where Hertha got her habit of

seated at the dining table, Hertha and Alaric on one side,

for a verdict with

in her mind over and over. The thought of her mother witnessing their intimate moment, with an expression of sheer disgust, made

found out? She'd

Alaric noticed Hertha's discomfort

despite feeling

he