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.

she had deceived Alaric last time.

the lie. Otherwise, Alaric wouldn’t have

up so she should

a moment ago, Thalassa had described how terrifying Lysander could be. The next moment, Alaric

definitely be severe.

guilty. She blinked and asked, “What do you

won the gourmet competition, right?” Alaric

taken aback. She held the phone and told Thalassa beside her, “Alaric is talking

paused, then said, “Put

switched to speakerphone and replied to Alaric, “Yeah, what about it?”

prize money hasn’t been delivered yet. For promotional purposes, the investors will deliver the prize

with

the prize money, he’ll let this one slide. I just need to confirm the

Hertha

dawned on her and she looked