The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen)

Alaric let out a sigh of relief. "Don't worry, you're beautiful no matter what."

He had thought it was something serious. It turned out she was fretting over not having makeup on, which scared him half to death. For a moment, he thought their plan to get their marriage license today was going to fall through.

"Makeup or no makeup, there's definitely a difference. We only get to take wedding photos once in our lifetime, and I can't do it bare-faced. That's just not right. No, you need to find a makeup salon. I'll get my makeup done before we head to the city hall."

Hertha was adamant.

Nothing worries a woman more than looking less than perfect in photos, especially on such an important day as her wedding.

Looking at his watch, Alaric noted it was just past ten. If the makeup artist was quick, they still had time.

"There's a beauty salon just up ahead. Let's go there," Alaric suggested.

Hertha remained silent.

Two minutes later, their car pulled up in front of a posh beauty salon. Hertha looked up at the luxurious facade and blinked, "Isn't this place a bit too extravagant?"

wealthy, celebrities, or those used to

had never been to such

financial limits, and splurging like this was not in

you," Alaric said, taking her hand and

let herself be dragged

open, revealing a stylishly dressed man who greeted them warmly, "Welcome! How can we

the man's smile widened, his enthusiasm noticeably increasing, "Alaric, it's been a while. What an honor to have you back." Hertha realized Alaric was a regular

a beautiful outfit. We're short on time, so make her stunning, fast." "You got it! Give me twenty minutes, and

please follow me," he gestured for Hertha

voice called out from the entrance, "Danny, I'm here for your magic touch.

too

to see

her way in,

exuding an air

was the last