The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 1421

A playful smirk lifted the corners of Alaric’s mouth, his eyes–sharp and mischievous with hint of roguish charm–only relaxed In front of Hertha.

“What are you on about?” Hertha rolled her eyes, dismissing the unnecessary banter. “Who needs him to accept, anyway? I just need you to convince him to meet us once. Thalassa said she’s willing to put up fifty million for Dr. Funke to come out of retirement and treat Lysander.”

Dr. Funke was well versed in both traditional and modern medicine, and he might just be the miracle worker they needed for Lysander.

Lysander was Alaric’s best mate, and after three years in a coma, his condition weighed heavily on Alaric’s mind as well. If Dr. Funke could cure Lysander, nothing could be better.

“You don’t need to meet him,” Alaric said abruptly.

“What do you mean? You won’t help us?” Hertha’s temper flared, and she was moments away from throwing a punch at Alaric.

I’ll convince Dr. Funke to treat Lysander

relaxed, and she managed a smile at Alaric. “Try talking to him first, but if he’s

was grateful for her quick reflexes. Otherwise, Alaric might’ve taken a fist to the

her deliberate grin, like phosphorescence dancing across a lake and into his heart.

and leaned in closer. “If it works out, what’s in it for me?” As he leaned in, the faint scent of mint and tobacco from his shirt enveloped her, sending her pulse racing. His devilishly handsome face was now just inches from hers, the allure almost too much to resist, making her breath uneven.

you’re the vice president of the Falconer Group. Isn’t it beneath you to ask for favors from

reaction, Alaric straightened up and teased, “Scared I might ask for

you talking about?” Hertha

me with a ride to send

A ride home?

rang in Hertha’s head. The last thing she wanted was for