The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Hertha blinked innocently, puzzled at the accusation of being naive.

Kimberly pressed on, "Do you really think it's just by chance he moved next door? Come on!"

"It's just a coincidence," Hertha insisted.

"Only you would believe that. In a place as big as Starhaven, with its myriad neighborhoods, he ends up right next to you? Use your head!"

It was as if a lightbulb went off in Hertha's head, a moment of sudden clarity.

Right, of all the neighborhoods in Starhaven, why did Alaric Falconer choose hers, and not just the same area but the same building, the same floor?

knew. She'd actually believed in

Mom, that's just speculation. What if it's not like that?" Hertha still harbored doubts about

why I'm testing him,"

his passport and marry me. That's not testing; that's handing me over on a silver platter," Hertha was

hint of mischief, "You think you're not naive? Marriage isn't just about having a passport in hand. When I told him to get his passport, I was gauging

break

any obstacle to be with you. If he brings that passport, it shows he's determined to marry you. If not, and he comes up with excuses, then he's not ready.

was duly impressed, "You're right;

discuss the passport, even if he gets it, he might never be welcome in the Falconer household again. He could lose his standing,"

you fall for him because of