"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.
Of course, he knew Hertha had accepted his proposal to protect Spencer's wedding.
He wasn't exactly threatening her; he just didn't want her to make a rash decision that could hurt them both.
Sure enough, his words hit home. Hertha stopped struggling, her breaths heavy. "Let go of me, I won't take the ring off."
Alaric obediently released her hand.
The moment she was free, Hertha stormed off, wanting nothing to do with Alaric.
Alaric followed, "My car's over there. Let me give you a ride home."
"I don't want to go anywhere with you!" Hertha retorted.
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The readers' comments on the novel: The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen)
Is this the end of the story...
Thanks for completing this beautiful story May you always prosper....
Waiting to hear how the grandfather behaves going forwards. Thanks for updating...
This story is splendid. Thanks so much....
I find Hertha extremely childish.poor Alaric one woman is childish the other one is domineering and a liar.poor guy.please get the Thalassa and Lysander story back...
Crossing my fingers. Thanks so kuch...
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Oh thanks for this beautiful novel updates. At last the man's legs are healed....
Hertha needs to tell Alaric everything and quit giving a hard time ....
Hertha is being childish.thanks for the updates...