The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

"Don't get ahead of yourself! Hertha snapped, her gaze darting away, refusing to acknowledge the claim.

Alaric grabbed her hand, lifting it up, "Look at this, what's shining on your finger? A ring, an engagement ring! You've already put it on, and now you wanna back out?"

"Fine, I'll give it back to you, happy now?" Hertha reached for the ring, determined to remove it.

She had only accepted Alaric's proposal to prevent a certain woman from causing a scene and ruining Spencer's wedding.

It was a desperate move. Did Alaric really think there was anything more to it?

Seeing Hertha actually trying to remove the ring, Alaric quickly clasped her other hand to stop her.

"Who backs out of an engagement just like that? Hertha, we haven't even left this hotel. Aren't you worried that woman might be lurking around, ready to film this and cause drama at Spencer's wedding?"

Alaric held onto Hertha's struggling hand, his words also a plea for her to reconsider.

course, he knew Hertha had accepted his

didn't want her to make a rash

his words hit home. Hertha stopped struggling, her breaths

released her

was free, Hertha stormed off, wanting nothing

Let me give you a

go anywhere

"Why not?" Alaric asked.

should I? To thank you? Alaris, don't think I don't know what you're up to. Forget about it; I'm not falling

was like a predator, as if he couldn't survive without a woman by

to be

mention "tricks," Alaric paused, then chuckled. "So, that's what you think. Don't worry, whenever you're ready, I'm here." "Alaric!" Hertha was seething

so nonchalant when she was this close to

stop. Don't be mad," Alaric said, trying to soothe the