The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen)

"I just can't keep my mouth shut." Georgia had finally found a topic that would equally torment both Hertha and Alaric. How could she possibly let this moment slip away?

"You were all over me back then, I couldn't even push you away. You whispered my name, Georgia, in bed, promising me the world," Georgia spun her tale right there, aiming to infuriate Hertha. Before she could finish, Alaric had grabbed her arm and dragged her outside.

Once outside, Alaric released her arm as if touching her any longer would somehow taint him.

Alaric glared at Georgia, his warning clear and sharp, "Georgia, I'm warning you, stop spreading lies or you'll regret it!"

Georgia looked up to see his eyes, blazing red with anger, and beneath that, a hint of anxiety.

Where was that anxiety coming from?

Was he nervous about losing Hertha?

Reading the message in Alaric's eyes was like a stab to Georgia's heart.

For years, she had been trailing behind Alaric, hoping for just a glance from him.

the years, she never caught his

a short while, yet she seemed to be all Alaric

not just because Alaric cared for someone else, but because she felt powerless in changing

completely at the sight of

down

me? I'm a person too, with feelings. Does it not bother you

the shareholders, acting all high and mighty,

fell even harder, "I'm sorry, I apologize for my

Alaric's arm, pleading for

exposed her last deception,

with her arrogance, she

she couldn't help loving him. Everything she had

swney

to obtain what she

for Alaric. Despite her long-standing affection, he remained out of reach.

Just touching