The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

"Damn it," Alaric muttered under his breath, utterly annoyed by the interruption at the most crucial moment. He had just let go of Hertha, ready to lash out, when he turned and saw a familiar face. His irritation instantly turned into embarrassment and guilt.

There, standing before him, was none other than his mother-in-law, Kimberly!

He was caught red-handed kissing her daughter, about to lead her into temptation, and now he was about to snap at Kimberly. He felt like he was seriously asking for trouble.

The harsh words that were about to escape Alaric's lips were forcefully swallowed back down.

With a guilty conscience, he muttered a low, "Kimberly."

He had wanted to call her "Mom" but feared being rejected, so he reverted to using her first name instead.

Hertha, still dazed from the kiss, lay limp in Alaric's arms, oblivious to the unfolding situation.

Kimberly said with a

game? I wanna play too!" a soft, adorable

another equally

daze, felt a jolt of shock run from the depths of her heart to the top of

with utter disdain. The sight was shocking enough, but then she glanced down

and picked up Julian, the closest to her, and gave him a peck

tried to sound casual, her face

mother, she could imagine

implications of the scene they just witnessed, but her mother certainly did. After all,

of someone so wise, especially when that person was her own

almost as if she was about to climb up Hertha's leg

up Helena, Alaric beat her to it. He knelt down, scooped Helena into his arms, and