The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 1187

Alaric’s piercing gaze lingered on Hertha as he walked past her, with Angelina trailing behind. The moment Angelina’s eyes met Hertha’s, a flicker of cold surprise crossed her face, but it vanished as quickly as it appeared, and she continued to cheerfully usher Georgia and her mother to keep up.

It was only after the group had passed that Hertha allowed her tense shoulders to relax.

“Do you know those people?” Spencer’s voice suddenly cut through the air.

Thalassa was about to speak, but Hertha beat her to it, “No, we don’t.”

Her answer was emphatic, causing Spencer to pause.

Alaric, who had taken a seat behind them, stiffened at her resolute response, throwing a chilling glance in Hertha’s direction.

of Alaric’s reaction, as she was facing away from him, Hertha could clearly see the confusion on

people are clearly from

the next table, including Georgia and her mother, turned to glance at her upon hearing her words.

don’t you pick something for us? It’s not every day that our families get together like this, and we’re here

roundabout way, Angelina’s words were clearly meant

pick something. Alaric, what do you fancy? I’ll start with your favorites,” said Georgia, ever

sweet girl, how thoughtful she is. Come, sit next to Alaric. It’ll make it easier for you two to discuss the menu,” Angelina said warmly, quickly swapping places with

more than eager to be closer to Alaric and without hesitation sat beside him, leaning in with the menu so close

be close to Alaric and also for Hertha to hear how well she

each other, Georgia was well aware that they were

Alaric, Hertha was just one of many