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."

Hertha down, her excitement

allergic to spice anyway?" In a flash, Hertha understood Thalassa's concern. Linking arms with Thalassa, they made their way

woman's gotta look her best, especially on

a once-in-a-lifetime photo op,

she were in her shoes, she'd be just as worried about waking up with

into a booth at the restaurant, Hertha bombarded Thalassa with questions about her and Lysander, bursting with happiness and curiosity about

it. What made you guys decide to make it official tomorrow?" Hertha nudged Thalassa, eager

when

kids, I felt

being there more.

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

to make

wait..." Hertha

voice so 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...