The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

The host had just thrown a curveball at Spencer, asking if his decision to marry Emmeline was truly a matter of the heart.

There was a momentary pause, a beat too long, as Spencer's gaze swept over the crowd before settling back on the host to deliver his answer.

Prompted by a remark from a lady in the crowd, Spencer had locked eyes with Hertha as he spoke, and that was the moment Emmeline's heart sank with realization. It dawned on her that Spencer's affections were truly for Hertha; he had never let her go.

This realization pierced Emmeline like a thorn, refusing to leave her in peace. All she wanted now was clarity: Did Spencer truly love her, or was it Hertha all along?

knew that just one wrong move, one slip,

that hinted at his true feelings,

you I want to marry," Spencer finally said, his voice breaking

demeanor radiating focus and sincerity. In that moment, it was as if they were the only two people in

heart into those words. Fearing Emmeline might not grasp the depth of his feelings, he gently grasped her shoulders, repeating his vow, love you. It's because love you that I want to marry you. You're the only one in my heart. If I'm lying, may lightning strike me down..." As he raised

a mix of fear and hope, looked up at Spencer. Emmeline, shorter in stature, had to look up to meet his gaze, her eyes brimming with. empathy. "Don't make such

smiling, took Emmeline's hand in his, his voice as soothing as a