The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 706

Hertha spotted him and instantly became anxious. Her grip tightened around her own arm as she lowered her voice to apologize. “I’m sorry. I didn’t know Lysander was here.”

Thalassa could clearly sense her fear, and she tried to reassure her with a gentle smile. “It’s okay; don’t be scared. We’re not here for him.”

Hertha managed to squeeze out a small smile. “As long as you’re not scared, I’m not either.”

Her gaze then landed on Alaric lounging under the umbrella, who was casually sipping on his drink. He was dressed in a casual white ensemble, and his roguishly attractive face was partly obscured by the shadow of the umbrella, yet it couldn’t hide the twinkling allure in his eyes.

He was naturally charming and seductive. Merely looking at him made Hertha’s heart flutter.

Witnessing such an attractive man was really a treat for the eyes.

walked straight over to where Alaric was sitting. At the table meant for four, Alaric was seated on the right. Hertha directly took the seat next to him, while

chair closer to Alaric and greeted him with a lively smile. “Hello,

quick, deep look, and then glanced at Thalassa. He turned his head back to Hertha and

even knowing who I

when someone claimed to

it didn’t matter who it was, right?

girlfriend. And the person who showed up didn’t disappoint.” Alaric put down his drink. His eyes twinkled with mischief as he

her breath. “I don’t know who was quick to claim me as his woman when that tacky flirt was around. Since someone was willing to announce it like that, I’m more than happy to introduce myself as such.”

to stay out of their playful banter. She picked up a bottle of mineral water from the table, ready to have a drink. Just then, a

captivating gaze.

He