The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen)

Chapter 2033

Alaric stepped forward, slinging an arm around Hertha's shoulders with a smirk playing at the corners of his mouth. "I gotta say, I didn't expect you to be such a sly fox, coaxing the truth out of Georgia with just a few words."

The scene that had just unfolded was a real eye-opener for Alaric, showcasing Hertha's cunning.

On the surface, she appeared easy-going and unbothered, the type who could speak her mind in front of a crowd. Yet, every word she uttered was laced with her shrewdness.

He thought about it - the receptionist at the hotel hadn't detailed Georgia's visit to the room as precisely as Hertha had. In Hertha's recount, she remembered every specific moment. It was all to expose Georgia.

Hertha shot him a glance. "Spending too much time with Georgia has dulled your brains, hasn't it?" she quipped, turning to head into the boutique.

Alaric was about to defend his intelligence when he suddenly caught the deeper meaning in Hertha's words.

He hurried after her, clarifying, "What's this about spending too much time with Georgia?"

He could handle being called foolish, but he couldn't stand the thought that Hertha believed he was too close to Georgia.

It sounded suspiciously like jealousy.

believing there was something between him

isn't that long enough?" Hertha retorted without

never accepted it, and Georgia and

Do you know what people say?" Hertha didn't even turn to look at him, quickening her pace. "They say you and Georgia are a match

Alaric's tone was tinged with fear,

would be overjoyed, ready to fully

she still held a

out on being there for Hertha during those

could he make

it to heart,"

even more anxious, stepping in front of her to explain, "Please

see

her struggling to hold back laughter. Upon making eye contact, she couldn't contain it any longer

laughter was infectious, and Alaric, momentarily dumbfounded, soon

melted

mix of relief