The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 1405

Hertha was more feminine than before.

Three years had passed, yet they hadn’t left a single mark on her. Instead, they seemed to have sculpted a richer, more voluptuous aura around her.

The color of deep ocean blue of her hair, cascaded down her shoulders, was as breathtaking as a mermaid’s.

Her big, round eyes darted about nervously, her long lashes veiling her lids in a panicked flutter, like a rabbit caught in a snare.

Alaric thought back to that night three years ago, how fiery she had seemed. But in truth, she was as fierce as a paper tiger–crumbling into vulnerability at the first true test.

Up close, her faint scent of lavender teased Alaric’s senses, bringing back the memory of that night.

Clumsy, yet tender.

coming out low and husky.

tone was like electricity to Hertha’s ears. Despite her outward resistance to him, her body

into his handsome, serious eyes–those eyes that now bore into her with a mix of desire and severity, a captivating blend that

close, his masculine presence enveloped her, and she could distinctly smell the light

raced uncontrollably.

waning, her hands braced against the wall behind her for support, to keep herself upright.

she was about to explain that she had only come to confront Dr. Funke with Thalassa, hoping he would treat Lysander. They hadn’t done their

hadn’t seduced any man in the

was just…”

sweet voice cut her

together after the meeting. Why didn’t you wait for me…”

was deliberately coquettish, sending shivers down Hertha’s