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 look, "What

sharp Kimberly was,

hadn't gotten far with their 'plotting', or else Kimberly would never believe whatever they said next, convinced they were trying to pull one over on

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

or deceiving me. It's not going to end well for you," Kimberly retorted with a cold huff. "Look, how could

It's not like you haven't tried to pull one over on

off guard by the gesture, Alaric touched his nose awkwardly, realizing where

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

her mother, Hertha felt like she was on trial, waiting for a verdict with bated breath. Sweat started to form in her palms as she

and over. The thought of her mother witnessing their intimate moment, with an expression

embarrassment was unbearable. What if Thalassa found

Alaric noticed Hertha's discomfort

feeling a

knew he