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?"

in Starhaven for many years and had

playing on his lips. Even this simple gesture

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

head away, refusing

care what we ate, but you knew that. Anyway, since we're here, let's

menu surprisingly catered to Hertha's

his phone and asked Hertha

hint of playfulness, "Is this your way of asking me on a

realized? After all

beating around the bush, we've never had a proper date. Tonight's our last night of being single, so why not make it a night to

lot of women?" Instead of

guard, inadvertently voicing

about Alaric's past relationships, especially the

image of Alaric

the same bed-a sight

witnessed was something she