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.

was facing away from him, Hertha could clearly

puzzled look, she chuckled and explained, “We’re just average middle-class folks. Those people are clearly from the high society, the cream of

table, including Georgia and her

something for us? It’s not every day that our families get together like this, and we’re here to discuss the union between you and Alaric, no need to let outsiders spoil the mood.”

way, Angelina’s words were clearly meant

pick something. Alaric, what do you fancy? I’ll start with

at this 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 Georgia, ensuring she was

Alaric and without hesitation sat beside him, leaning in with the menu so close

by Georgia. She wanted to be close to Alaric and also

well aware that they were

just one of many