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.

down, she knew that finding another

meant she couldn't even pay Bridget's salary,

Alaric, she quickly changed her expression to one of eagerness, stepping forward and saying to him, "Mr. Falconer, you must be exhausted. Want me to rub your shoulders?" she said as she

at her feigned enthusiasm, puzzled by her sudden eagerness. He gently pushed her hands away, saying, "Keep your distance. I wouldn't want your 'brilliant' ideas splashing over to me." With that, he turned

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willingness to joke meant he wasn't truly mad. Perhaps there was still a chance

up," she called,

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