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.

with a stern look,

to himself how sharp Kimberly was, almost as if she had a sixth sense

gotten far with their 'plotting', or else Kimberly would never believe whatever they said

plotting anything with him?" Hertha

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

tried to pull one over on me before,"

nose awkwardly, realizing where Hertha got her habit of rolling her

the dining table, Hertha and Alaric

mother, Hertha felt like she was on trial, waiting for a verdict with bated breath. Sweat started

Alaric locked in a kiss, caught red-handed by her mother, played in her mind over and over. The thought of her mother witnessing their

was unbearable. What if Thalassa found out?

Alaric noticed Hertha's discomfort

despite feeling a bit

knew he