The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen)

Chapter 2016

Hertha had always had reservations about his past relationships, especially the chapter with Georgia.

Three years ago, Hertha caught him and Georgia in bed together, a thorn in her heart that she could never quite pull out. Today was supposed to be a joyous day for Hertha and him, a date filled with laughter and happiness. Tomorrow, they were even planning to go to the city hall to get their marriage license.

The last thing he needed was for the receptionist to mess things up. He was so frustrated, he could strangle her!

"What are you coughing for?" Alaric had barely finished coughing when Hertha jabbed him with her elbow, her eyes sparkling with anger as she glared at him.

Alaric, that scoundrel, was actually using this tactic to intimidate the receptionist into silence! Did he think she was some kind of pushover he could just manipulate?

Alaric's mouth twitched, and he sheepishly said, "Nothing, just a sudden scratch in my throat."

it up and keep quiet," Hertha

receptionist, her tone softening, "Please, go on.

wouldn't dare to make a peep. Perhaps it was

"She didn't leave immediately;

hours?" Hertha

nodded, "Yes, I remember it clearly. It should have been a matter of minutes, but she kept repeating

the police treat

But her attitude only made them ask more questions until

events, she couldn't help but be drawn to Alaric's stunning looks, all the while Georgia's domineering attitude, daring to talk back to the police played in her mind. Moreover, it was the

Hertha deep in thought, Alaric worried that if the receptionist said anything more, the fragile peace between him and Hertha might

took Hertha's hand, saying, "Let's not stay