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 no idea

his pockets and a mischievous smile playing on his lips. Even this simple gesture was enough

didn't know the effect his good looks had

to maintain her composure, Hertha quickly turned her head away, refusing to let him

Anyway, since we're here, let's

menu surprisingly

and asked Hertha what kind of movies she

hint of playfulness, "Is this your way

just realized? After

we've never had a proper date. Tonight's our last night of being single,

a lot of women?" Instead of being flattered by his

guard, inadvertently voicing her

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

of Alaric

same bed-a

witnessed was something she