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

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

next table, including Georgia and her mother, turned to glance at

dish? Why don’t you pick 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

Angelina’s words were clearly meant for

I’ll start with your favorites,” said Georgia, ever so

It’ll make it easier for you two to discuss the menu,” Angelina said warmly, quickly swapping places with Georgia, ensuring she was seated next

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

to Alaric and also for Hertha to hear how well she

each other, Georgia was well aware that they

Hertha was just one of