The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 1436

Hertha was in a state of utter panic. Surely Dr. Funke couldn’t think that her flustered babbling two days ago was some kind of love confession!

Hadn’t Thalassa already explained to him that many admired his medical skills?

Could it be possible that he didn’t get the implication?

Hertha felt like she’d fallen into a hole and was flailing about, unable to climb out.

With a gasp of alarm, she shot a quick glance at Alaric standing behind Dr. Funke, then forced a chuckle and said, “Dr. Funke, I truly admire your work. Ever since I was a little girl, I dreamed of becoming a doctor, but I was never quite sharp enough to cut it. So, I guess I just look up to those who can, like you.””

She was desperately trying to straighten out the mess she’d made the day before.

an apprentice with the right spark, and since you’re interested in medicine, I might consider taking you under my

subtext in his eyes was

be better off taking on a male apprentice to avoid any misunderstandings. You know, in case

years ago. I’m currently

be more transparent. He wasn’t only looking for an apprentice. He was also in

had dug for herself the other day was about to become her grave. Her gaze darted around frantically, looking for an escape.

Hertha didn’t know which way to turn, Alaric stepped in just in time, “Dr. Funke, I think you

was flushed with the warmth of wine. His normally mischievous eyes held a seriousness

her heart sank when he mentioned she was married. A wave of profound disappointment washed over her. She longed to distance herself from Alaric, but hearing him so casually reference her marital status made her feel

to Hertha that any possibility of being with Alaric was out

that Spencer