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.

facing away from him,

just average middle-class folks. Those people are

a pointed emphasis on “high society.” The people at the next table, including Georgia and her

that our families get together like this, and we’re here to discuss the union between you

way, Angelina’s words were clearly meant

what do you fancy? I’ll start

make it easier for you two to discuss the menu,” Angelina said warmly, quickly

to Alaric and without hesitation sat beside him, leaning in with the menu so close their heads were nearly touching.

intentional move by Georgia. She wanted to be close to Alaric and also for Hertha to hear how well

each other, Georgia was well aware that they were quite familiar, having witnessed their intimate

Alaric, Hertha was just one of

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