The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 1428

Before Hertha sought him out, Spencer had always thought Hertha had special feelings for him.

Otherwise, why would she care so much about saving him a few bucks?

They say when a woman is penny-pinching for a man, it’s because she’s got visions of white picket fences and kids playing in the yard-casting every penny towards a future together.

Spencer had thought just that. He figured Hertha was sweet on him, dreaming of a cozy household. And it didn’t hurt that he was quite taken with her easygoing nature-generous, hearty, and without pretense.

It had been ages since he’d found a woman he could just relax with.

So, he decided to settle down with Hertha. He met her parents, even suggested a sit-down between both of their parents to talk wedding bells and all that jazz.

He thought it would all fall into place smoothly-him and Hertha tying the knot under the beaming smiles of their parents, having kids, and living the dream together.

the night before the big parental meet-and-greet, Hertha came to him. She was straightforward, telling him

planning the family rendezvous at the hotel when she dropped the bombshell. All his hopes and dreams shattered in that instant.

his life with suddenly became

felt like a knife to his heart, and he couldn’t swallow the news she’d so casually tossed

then Hertha continued, “I’m telling you now so you can cut your losses. Don’t waste your time on me. There’s still time for you to

moment-Hertha was an honest and considerate woman, which is why she told him the score when it

mum, married him knowing full well it wouldn’t work out with

Hertha for getting his hopes up only to

eventually. He was even thankful to Hertha for

Hertha ended up

other in the complex. Seeing her with

grew into friends.