The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen)

Chapter 2012

"I don't feel like talking," Hertha said, her voice flat and devoid of emotion.

"Then just tell me what you want to eat. That's the last thing you'll have to say," Alaric nudged.

"Whatever," Hertha replied, clearly not interested.

"Alright, 'Whatever' it is then," Alaric played along.

Hertha was too absorbed in the passing scenery outside the window to pay attention to Alaric's words.

Soon, the car stopped, and Alaric got out, walked around to the passenger side, and opened the door for Hertha, his hand guarding her head to prevent any accidental bumps a perfect gentleman. "We're here, so what's it gonna be?" Hertha asked, curious.

Alaric pointed behind her.

Turning around, Hertha saw a restaurant sign that read "Whatever." The name gave no clue about the type of place it was, though a menu board by the entrance listed various dishes. A restaurant named "Whatever"?!

Hertha looked back and forth between Alaric and the restaurant, her astonishment growing. "What the heck is this?"

Starhaven for many years and had no idea there was

'Whatever'?" Alaric replied, hands in his pockets and a mischievous smile playing on his lips. Even this simple gesture was enough to send hearts

if he didn't know the effect his good looks had on

Hertha quickly turned her head away,

knew that. Anyway, since we're here, let's go in," Hertha said, trying to save

restaurant's menu surprisingly catered to

phone and asked

a hint of playfulness, "Is this your way

After all this

last night of being single, so why not make it a night to

you been this romantic with a lot of women?" Instead of being flattered

inadvertently

Alaric's past relationships, especially the one with Georgia,

image of Alaric and

on the same bed-a sight she had

witnessed was something she