The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 1437

Thalassa squared her shoulders and looked at Dr. Funke sincerely. “Hertha’s tied the knot, Dr. Funke. She wasn’t around long enough to learn much from you. But if you’re serious about taking on an apprentice, I can recommend someone.”

Human desires are a tricky business, and even a man of Dr. Funke’s medical brilliance wasn’t immune. Hertha’s ruse of a confession to get close to the good doctor must have sent the wrong message his way, making him think she wanted to be more than just his student.

That simply wouldn’t do.

They couldn’t give in to Dr. Funke’s request, yet they couldn’t afford to rub him the wrong way either. They needed to play to his interests to coax him into treating Lysander.

“You’re offering me an apprentice, or something else?” Dr. Funke’s eyes narrowed as his smile faded into a serious expression.

“An apprentice. She’s sharp, a quick learner. And if you’re looking for a date, well, I can set that up too,” Thalassa replied with unwavering confidence.

She held his gaze without flinching.

outside the private dining area the whole time, and when Alaric followed Dr. Funke out, she suspected that Alaric

Funke, and it might be their last chance, too. She needed to meet his demands, to sweeten the deal so he’d have no reason to

lasted only a second before he let out a chuckle. “I’m not desperate for companionship. I’m

know, and I’ll make sure you’re satisfied,” Thalassa

Hertha exchanged surprised glances,

have such resources for matchmaking? They were out

date, are they the same person?” Dr. Funke

ex-military, trained to follow orders, and an eager

website?” Dr. Funke laughed. “As I said, I’m not

someone lively, someone who takes the initiative, right? There are plenty of women like that on dating sites. I’ll find someone to your liking,

to sway Dr. Funke. “You’re certain you can pull this off? What’s in it