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

on a date with me. Why bring

Alaric shot back, his captivating eyes flashing with annoyance as they met hers.

here to eat,

who had managed to keep his smile until now, couldn’t hold it any longer. Gritting his teeth, he acknowledged defeat, “Alright, you’ve got guts. I won’t disturb you

Hertha added sarcastically, “I’m not

Thalassa’s cups, as if nothing had happened.

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

resentment born

day, Hertha, I will make you cry,” Alaric threw down the gauntlet before storming

it on. I’ll be waiting. If you can’t make me cry, then you’re not

walked out of

She quickly swallowed the water and wiped her mouth, looking shocked at Hertha. “Is it really okay for you two to be having this kind of conversation