The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Hertha dragged Thalassa towards the barbecue joint with a gleam of excitement in her eyes.

Truth be told, Thalassa loved spicy food too, but just as they reached the entrance, a sudden thought made her halt: "Let's skip it. Maybe we shouldn't do hotpot tonight."

Hertha looked at her, puzzled. "What's up? You used to love tearing into those super spicy hotpots."

Thalassa confessed, "I've got the courthouse appointment with Lysander tomorrow to make it official. If I dive into that spicy hotpot tonight and end up with a pimple, it'll ruin the photos."

"What did you just say?" The words hit Hertha like a ton of bricks, her wide eyes shining under the mall lights like two bright stars.

After her initial shock, Hertha squealed and hugged Thalassa, jumping up and down, "Oh my god, you and Lysander are tying the knot! That's amazing!"

Her excitement was genuine. Thalassa and Lysander had been through so much, circling back to each other after all these years, finally ready to seal the deal.

No one knew better than Hertha the roller coaster of a journey Thalassa and Lysander had been on.

Her outburst turned a few heads.

Feeling a tad embarrassed, Thalassa whispered, "Hertha, chill with the theatrics. We're in public, everyone's staring."

calmed Hertha down, her excitement momentarily

Korean restaurant for some bibimbap, get it without the spicy sauce. When did your skin decide it's allergic to spice anyway?" In a flash, Hertha understood Thalassa's concern. Linking arms with Thalassa, they made their way to the Korean

gotta look her best, especially on a day as monumental

a once-in-a-lifetime photo

were in her shoes, she'd

at the restaurant, Hertha bombarded Thalassa with questions about her and

guys decide to make it official tomorrow?"

yesterday, when

I felt

being there more. And

Lysander suggested we go get the paperwork done,"O Thalassa shared

trying to make

wait..." Hertha leaned in

no one else could hear, glancing around to make sure they were in the clear. "Lysander's been having trouble with his leg, right? How's... you know... that