He gave Alaric's shoulder a gentle pat.

Alaric's gaze, previously fixed in a serious stare at Hertha, shifted away as he let out a sigh of frustration, "Weren't we here to discuss the design proposal with Donovan? The horseback riding can wait. Let's focus on work first."

Thalassa remained silent, her suspicions confirmed - Ethan and Alaric were indeed the buyers this time.

Hertha, too, had an 'aha' moment, gasping in surprise. Her widened eyes darted between Alaric and Ethan constantly.

Catching on to her train of thought, Ethan said with a smile, "Alaric is the director of Crawley Jewelry's development. He has the final say on the design proposals."

With those words, Hertha's attention snapped back to Alaric, noticing his now stern, slightly annoyed expression.

Her heart was beating like a drum. Crap, she thought, she'd mess this one up again.

to reassure Thalassa, saying losing a job wasn't the end of the world - they could always find another. But deep down, she knew that finding another job in jewelry design wasn't that simple. Besides, her family's expenses were high, and without any savings, she couldn't afford to be

couldn't even pay Bridget's

you must be exhausted. Want me to rub your shoulders?" she said as she was already rubbing gently for his

her hands away, saying, "Keep your distance. I wouldn't want your 'brilliant' ideas splashing over to me."

might not be

NOW PLAY YOUR

FAVOURITE GAMES ON

mad. Perhaps there

Falconer, wait up," she

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