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?”

of water, ready

you see? She’s on a date with me. Why bring up someone else?”

your mouth shut when I’m not talking to you?” Alaric shot back,

here to eat, so I can’t possibly keep it

had managed to keep his smile until now, couldn’t hold it any longer. Gritting his

stood up to leave, Hertha added sarcastically, “I’m not the one sowing wild oats

Thalassa’s cups, as if nothing

tracks, his teeth gritted in anger. Once upon a time, she was all doe-eyed whenever

resentment born out of unrequited love?

day, Hertha, I will make you cry,” Alaric

make me cry, then you’re not a real man!” Hertha retorted defiantly, watching his retreating

didn’t respond and walked out of the

wiped her mouth, looking shocked at Hertha. “Is