The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 1189

Hertha had barely managed two bites of the food before she could no longer feign enjoyment. As the forkfuls piled up, her stomach revolted against the heavy cream and cheese.

Forcing herself to swallow, a wave of nausea hit her, and she felt the urge to vomit. She clenched her teeth and endured, swallowing the mouthful of food before excusing herself, “I’m just going to pop to the loo, back in a jiff.”

Spencer nodded understandingly, “Sure thing.”

“Hey, Thalassa, come with me, will you?” Hertha beckoned her best friend before heading out.

Once inside the restroom, Hertha leaned over the basin and heaved a couple of times, trying to keep down the culinary disaster.

Thalassa rubbed her back soothingly and offered some sisterly advice, “If you’re not into it, don’t string Spencer along. It’s not fair to him; he’s an innocent in all this.”

could cut to the heart of

out, took a deep breath to steady herself, and faced Thalassa. “I know. I’m going to settle the bill, and once we’re out of this restaurant,

had been ready to come clean to Spencer already, but then Alaric had barged

pride in Hertha. She didn’t want to give him the satisfaction of seeing her down. So, she had chatted with Spencer as if they were the

there was Alaric, seated behind them, cozying up to Georgia, every

say you’re full and leave it at that,” Thalassa suggested, seeing Hertha’s discomfort.

agreed with a

the restroom, only to find Alaric leaning casually against the wall, his narrow eyes fixed on

Hertha and Thalassa halted.

of Hertha’s shoulder, “You two talk. I’ll head

Her heart skipped despite herself, recalling his