The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet novel Chapter 552

Alaric gave her a playful glance as she leaned against his chest, a smirk tugging at his lips. "That's all you’ve got?"

Hertha followed his gaze down to herself, realizing what he was referring to. Blushing furiously, she quickly stepped back from him and stammered out, "What...what's wrong with me?" Her morale fell.

"You're just plain chubby. If you don't have the looks, don't try to flirt." Alaric's wicked comment hung in the air as he turned and sauntered away.

Hertha was left fuming, close to tears.

Wiping away her tears, Hertha called after Alaric's retreating figure with determination and anger, "Just wait, Alaric, I'll show you!"

Without a word or a backward glance, Alaric raised his hand in a dismissive wave before getting into his car and driving away.

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In the master room of the Royal Estate, Lysander scooped Thalassa into his arms and placed her on the bed.

Feeling the soft comfort of the bed against her back, Thalassa woke up. She opened her eyes to see a handsome face with skin radiating masculine strength.

His features were exquisite and deep, as beautiful as a sculpture.

Thalassa's heart, still fuzzy from the alcohol, jolted awake. "Lysander!" she exclaimed with her eyes widened.

Just having placed her on the bed, Lysander hadn't managed to get up yet. At her surprised exclamation, he glanced at her with a cold, handsome face, "Awake now?"

His aura was powerful and icy, his gaze sharp and dangerous.