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.”

Kimberly eagerly chimed in, almost tripping over her words in her anxiety

and stormed in front of them, her voice tinged with anger, “You’re planning my

and all three turned to

shifted awkwardly, his

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? Your father and I want only the best

her parents to marry her off this quickly?

front of the man in question, bolstering his ego and putting her at a

in a sour mood, tried to

his hand subconsciously adjusting his glasses to hide his discomfiture.

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

retort but stopped upon seeing her parents’ unwavering support for