The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

"What kind of relationship do we have?" Hertha's heart was racing, her mind a whirlwind of emotions. The memory of Alaric's passionate kiss was still fresh, and despite her willing participation, she now felt a wave of embarrassment, wishing she could vanish into thin air.

Just when the awkwardness was at its peak, Alaric brought up the nature of their relationship. How on earth was she supposed to have a straight talk about this now?

"We're getting engaged," Alaric blurted out, urgency evident in his voice as he attempted to discuss the day's events.

He was cut short by Kimberly's voice from outside the room, "Are you two done yet? Hurry up, don't keep us waiting."

At Kimberly's words, Hertha felt a jolt of nervousness and hastily made her way around Alaric to leave the room. "Coming!" Hertha called out.

Alaric, not wanting to offend his future mother-in-law, quickly added, "Yeah, on our way!"

was gentler,

Hertha and Alaric emerged, Kimberly faced them with a stern look, "What were you two

an eyebrow, thinking to himself how sharp Kimberly was, almost as if

they hadn't gotten far with their 'plotting', or else Kimberly would never believe whatever they

it. How could I possibly be plotting anything with him?" Hertha shot Alaric a sideways

for you," Kimberly retorted with a cold huff. "Look, how could we ever think of deceiving you? Even if we

you haven't tried to pull one over on me before," Kimberly rolled her eyes

nose awkwardly, realizing where Hertha got her habit of rolling her eyes

at the dining table, Hertha and Alaric on one

across from her mother, Hertha felt like she was on trial, waiting for a verdict with bated breath. Sweat started to form in her palms as