The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 1245

After a refreshing shower and slipping into clean clothes, Hertha returned to the living room only to find her parents seated on the couch with Spencer. They had serious looks on their faces, clearly deep in discussion about something important.

Her heart sank with a sense of foreboding.

Indeed, she overheard her mother say with a laugh, “All right, it’s settled then. Engagement at the end of next month, and we’ll have a wedding by year’s end.”

“I agree, but this is a big step. We should discuss it with your parents before making any final decisions,” Ashton added, clearly satisfied with Spencer. After all, a guy like him marrying Hertha would be a stroke of luck.

He was handsome and well-educated. He had a good job and knew how to take care of others. He was the kind of man any parent would welcome with open arms.

Spencer’s face was adorned with a polite, warm smile as he said, “I’ve already talked it over with my parents. They said it’s up to me, but of course, both our parents should definitely have a formal meeting together. Are you available the day after tomorrow? My parents mentioned they could join us for a meal then.”

of course, we have time,” Kimberly eagerly chimed in, almost tripping over her words

to bear it any longer, Hertha took a deep breath and stormed in front of them, her voice tinged with anger, “You’re planning my life behind my back? Did anyone

attention, and all three turned to look at her simultaneously.

upset, Spencer shifted awkwardly, his gaze

spot. She stood up, positioned herself between Hertha and Spencer and chastised her daughter sternly, “Hertha, can’t you speak nicely? Spencer is such a catch, and if you marry him, who will you marry?

How desperate were her parents to marry her

discuss her preferences in front of the man in

when did I ever tell you I liked him?” Hertha, already in a sour mood, tried to keep her composure while talking

Spencer more uncomfortable, his hand subconsciously adjusting his glasses to hide his

“Hertha, we’ve indulged your whims at home, but you’re an adult now. There’s a time and place for everything!”

seeing her