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, more

a stern look, "What were you two

was, almost as if she had

'plotting', or else Kimberly would never believe whatever they said next, convinced they were trying to pull one over

be plotting anything with him?"

you," Kimberly retorted with a cold huff. "Look, how could we ever think of

you haven't tried to pull

gesture, Alaric touched his nose awkwardly, realizing where Hertha got her habit of rolling

three of them were seated at the dining table, Hertha

trial, waiting for a verdict with