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.

consider taking you under my wing,”

in his eyes was crystal

She blurted out, “Dr. Funke, you might be better off taking on a male apprentice to avoid any misunderstandings. You know, in case Mrs. Funke

ten years ago. I’m

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

Her gaze darted around frantically,

time, “Dr. Funke,

snapped towards Alaric, whose face was flushed with the warmth of wine. His normally mischievous

profound disappointment washed over her. She longed to

Hertha that any possibility of

assumed that Spencer was her