NovelOnlineHertha always had a way of talking to Alaric that was blunt and direct, no beating around the bush.
Her aim was to keep Alaric's focus on her, to prevent him from digging into whether Emmeline was a single mom or not.
It was incredibly coincidental when Emmeline, accompanied by Julian and Helena, was about to take the elevator and ran into Alaric. This allowed him to witness Emmeline with her two kids.
And when Spencer proposed to Emmeline, Alaric just happened to catch them in the act. So, in Alaric's mind, Emmeline was a single mom who had Spencer wrapped around her finger.
"What are you on about, Hertha? My words are exactly what they seem, no hidden meanings," Alaric retorted, his striking eyes challenging Hertha.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Is that so? Seems like Mr. Falconer enjoys poking his nose into other people's business," Hertha quipped back with a smirk, ready to spar verbally.
What did it matter to him if someone was a single mother? Why was he so invested? Hertha's eyes, round and direct, locked onto Alaric, her stance clearly confrontational.
Alaric's gaze met hers, intensity meeting intensity.
Even though they were surrounded by people, it felt like they were the only two in the room, their focus solely on each other.
Hertha's stare was filled with defiance, though beneath it, she was anxious, worried that Alaric's probing might reveal the true identity of the children's mother.
And Alaric, his eyes softening, saw a glimpse of the old Hertha - always ready to bicker, always challenging him, but with a heart full of warmth, ready to leap towards him. Donovan, witnessing the tension between Hertha and Alaric, felt his anxiety spike.
Having worked at the design company for years, Hertha's fiery temperament was well known to Donovan.
NOW PLAY YOUR FAVOURITE GAMES ON He was terrified that Hertha might inadvertently offend Alaric, a man of considerable influence.
Sweat beaded Donovan's forehead as he stepped forward, attempting to diffuse the tension.
"Mr. Falconer is just showing concern for our team members, a sign of his kindness. We should appreciate Mr. Falconer's recognition of your talent, Hertha," Donovan interjected, trying to steer the conversation towards gratitude.
Hertha glanced at Donovan, catching the serious and warning look in his eyes.
She got the message loud and clear: antagonizing Alaric was off-limits if she wanted to keep her job.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAs a mother, Hertha knew she had to prioritize her children above all else, even if it meant swallowing her pride.
Taking a deep breath, Hertha managed to suppress her angerm forcing a smile, Donovan's right, thank you for the compliment, Mr. Falconer."
"Donovan, this doesn't concern you.
Go back to your office and keep om busy," Alaric said, his attention never wavering from Hertha, his tone showing clear irritation at the interruption. "This..." Donovan hesitated, caught off guard.
"I enjoy our arguments, Hertha. With him here, how can we get into it properly?" Alaric said sternly, leaving no room for argument.
Hertha was speechless...
Enjoy arguing? What kind of preference was that? Had the constant bickering with Georgia scrambled his brains?
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