The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 439

“What consequences?” Hertha uttered in disbelief. She’d never heard Alaric use such harsh language before,

Thalassa looked at her, eyes wide with shock and curiosity, a clear look of intrigue on her face.

Maybe there was already something between Hertha and Alaric?

Hertha glanced at Thalassa in surprise, understanding the meaning behind her curious gaze in a heartbeat.

If this gossip were true, Hertha would be dying to take responsibility for Alaric.

“Alright, I’ll take responsibility. I’m all yours. Come find me, and I’ll give my heart to you.” Hertha blurted out, her face flushing a deep red.

“Pfft!” Thalassa, who had been sipping water, spewed a mouthful in surprise.

“What the hell are you talking about? Dream on! Last time you told me it wasn’t Thalassa locked in the room, but Debby. That’s why I helped you distract the bodyguards. But it was Thalassa. Now Lysander wants to have a little chat’ with me. I can’t escape this punishment. You need to make up for this, got it?” Alaric promptly pulled Hertha back from her daydream.

Hertha opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but guilt kept her silent.

deceived

desperate to help, hence the lie. Otherwise, Alaric wouldn’t have

messed it up so she should

The next moment, Alaric informed her that Lysander wanted to ‘chat’ with him, and punishment was inevitable.

definitely be severe.

asked, “What

won the gourmet competition, right?” Alaric asked

She held the phone and told Thalassa

paused, then said, “Put him on speaker.”

to speakerphone and replied to Alaric,

investors will deliver the prize money to your house in person. Your address is the

to do with compensating

I accompany him to your house to deliver the prize money, he’ll let this one slide. I just need to confirm the exact

see.” Hertha responded absentmindedly.

she looked at Thalassa in shock.