The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet novel Chapter 1999

"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.