The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 859

“I only stated the fact, didn’t I?” Hertha retorted, chin held high, with an air of righteousness.

Alaric was taken aback. The women who were smitten with him, hoping to win him over, would always back off at his slightest show of disinterest. They’d either try to flatter him or give him up with a heartache.

No one ever dared to give him a hard time.

Hertha, who was no different from the other women chasing after him, was somehow an exception. She had the audacity to serve him a taste of his own

medicine.

With an amused smirk, Alaric nodded at Hertha’s defiant demeanor, deciding not to stoop to her level.

His gaze shifted to Thalassa. “Thalassa, why didn’t you come with Lysander today?”

ready to answer, Hertha spoke up

Why bring up someone else?” Hertha’s

keep your mouth shut when I’m not talking to you?” Alaric shot back, his captivating eyes flashing with annoyance as they met hers.

to eat, so I can’t possibly keep

until now, couldn’t hold it any longer. Gritting his

Hertha added sarcastically, “I’m not the one sowing wild oats everywhere. That’s

into her and Thalassa’s cups, as if nothing had happened.

was all doe-eyed whenever she saw him. Now, she was all fire and brimstone, with every

this a case of resentment born out of unrequited love?

will make you cry,” Alaric threw

be waiting. If you can’t make me cry, then you’re

didn’t respond and walked out of the diner.

mouth, looking shocked at Hertha. “Is it really okay for you