The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Hearing that Alaric was genuinely interested in her sounded like a punchline to a joke. Digging into Alaric's past revealed a parade of almost fifty ex-girlfriends - some were instant connections, others took a bit of charm and pursuit from Alaric's end. Yet, eventually, they all ended up the same way: discarded when the novelty wore off, without so much as a by-your-leave.

Getting emotionally involved with a notorious playboy like Alaric was a joke in itself. Knowing this all too well made her fiercely guard her impulses, determined not to recklessly charge forward as she had done three years ago.

Now, with Alaric and Georgia on the outs, and him throwing tantrums at home, he suddenly decided to pursue her. If he got bored again, or if there was a chance to mend things with Georgia, he'd go crawling back to her and smoothly slide into an arranged marriage with the Reed family, leaving her with nothing but heartache and wasted time.

Better not to start anything at all. That way, she could keep her dignity intact.

When Thalassa shared her resolve, there wasn't much to be said against it.

"Speaking of, how are things between you and Lysander now?" she asked, shifting the concern towards Thalassa.

over for dinner at

trying to make amends with you?" she asked, slightly

pretty happy with Rosalind now.

You need to stand your ground, Thalassa. Don't let Lysander charm you back into his life. You've finally found your freedom; don't get sucked back into his world. Remember,

another. Both

thought she could change Alaric, tame the notorious playboy to commit to her and her

YOUR

in betrayal, followed by an unexpected pregnancy, leaving her a single mother. And when she finally found the

Thalassa were nothing serious, merely a fling in his