The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 1188

Georgia sensed something was off when she noticed Alaric’s gaze drifting towards Hertha, who was seated at the next table. His complexion changed, indicating an internal shift that didn’t go unnoticed.

Georgia, who had been brimming with warm enthusiasm, suddenly felt like she had been doused with a bucket of ice water. The chill ran from head to toe, leaving her feeling hurt and rejected even as she leaned in closer to Alaric, her dismay plainly written across her face.

Juliet, Georgia’s mother, didn’t take kindly to her daughter being sidelined. Her features clouded over with discontent as she turned to Angelina and said, “What’s the deal with your son? Is he not interested in sharing this meal with us?”

Angelina hurried to smooth things over with a placating smile. “Well, not at all,” she assured. “It’s just that Alaric’s been feeling under the weather today, a bit of a stomach bug, you know. That’s why he looks a bit off. It’s actually quite touching that he still wanted to come out and spend time with Georgia despite not feeling his best.”

Upon hearing this, Juliet’s concern was immediately piqued. “Alaric, you’re not feeling well? You should have said something sooner. We could have rescheduled for another day.”

But Alaric was barely listening to their exchange. His attention was fixated on Hertha, who seemed to be thoroughly enjoying the meal Spencer was enthusiastically serving her. They exchanged smiles, and the way Spencer looked at Hertha was with unabashed affection.

responding in kind. Their

it appeared, was

waking, he

Angelina had told him that Hertha had taken two million dollars and left

he drove to her workplace, only to find that she hadn’t shown up. Calls went unanswered. His investigation revealed that she

one and a half.

disappointment was crushing-was she really just after his money? Did she think so. little of him that two million would suffice to reel him in and

Every interaction between Hertha and Spencer was like a thorn in his side, an anguish he couldn’t easily dismiss.

not feeling well, maybe we should go somewhere else to eat,” suggested Georgia, snapping out of her stupor Despite the blow to her pride, she remained determined to win Alaric’s