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.

said with a

game? I wanna play too!" a

equally cute voice

run from the

her head and saw her mother frowning at her with utter disdain. The sight was shocking enough, but then she glanced down to see two angelic little faces looking up at her

up Julian, the closest to her, and gave him a peck on his cheek, saying, "Alright, Mommy gives you

sound casual,

without looking at her mother, she could imagine the look

children might not have understood the implications of the scene they just witnessed, but her

she not feel shy in front of someone so wise, especially when that person

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

up Helena, Alaric beat her to it. He knelt down, scooped Helena