The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen) novel Chapter 2016

Hertha had always had reservations about his past relationships, especially the chapter with Georgia.

Three years ago, Hertha caught him and Georgia in bed together, a thorn in her heart that she could never quite pull out. Today was supposed to be a joyous day for Hertha and him, a date filled with laughter and happiness. Tomorrow, they were even planning to go to the city hall to get their marriage license.

The last thing he needed was for the receptionist to mess things up. He was so frustrated, he could strangle her!

"What are you coughing for?" Alaric had barely finished coughing when Hertha jabbed him with her elbow, her eyes sparkling with anger as she glared at him.

Alaric, that scoundrel, was actually using this tactic to intimidate the receptionist into silence! Did he think she was some kind of pushover he could just manipulate?

Alaric's mouth twitched, and he sheepishly said, "Nothing, just a sudden scratch in my throat."

"Well, suck it up and keep quiet," Hertha snapped, rolling her eyes at him.

Then, she turned back to the receptionist, her tone softening, "Please, go on. Don't mind him."

The receptionist was visibly nervous, glancing at Alaric and seeing how tightly Hertha had him under control. A stern look from Hertha, and he wouldn’t dare to make a peep. Perhaps it was the effect of seeing the man she admired so afraid of Hertha, the receptionist began to feel a bit wary of her too.