Chapter 1187


    ric''s piercing gaze lingered on Hertha as he walked past her, with Angelina trailing behind. The


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    moment Angelina''s eyes met Hertha''s, a flicker of cold surprise crossed her face, but it vanished as


    quickly as it appeared, and she continued to cheerfully usher Georgia and her mother to keep up.


    It was only after the group had passed that Hertha allowed her tense shoulders to rx.


    "Do you know those people?" Spencer''s voice suddenly cut through the air.


    Thssa was about to speak, but Hertha beat her to it, "No, we don''t."


    Her answer was emphatic, causing Spencer to pause.


    ric, who had taken a seat behind them, stiffened at her resolute response, throwing a chilling nce


    in Hertha''s direction.


    Unaware of ric''s reaction, as she was facing away from him, Hertha could clearly see the confusion


    on Spencer''s face.


    Seeing Spencer''s puzzled look, she chuckled and exined, "We''re just average middle-ss folks.


    Those people are clearly from the high society, the cream of the crop—way out of our league."


    She put a pointed emphasis on "high society." The people at the next table, including Georgia and her


    mother, turned to nce at her upon hearing her words.


    Angelina quickly changed the subject, "Georgia, what''s your favorite dish? Why don''t you pick


    something for us? It''s not every day that our families get together like this, and we''re here to discuss


    the union between you and ric, no need to let outsiders spoil the mood."


    With her roundabout way, Angelina''s words were clearly meant for Hertha''s ears.


    "Sure, I''ll pick something. ric, what do you fancy? I''ll start with your favorites," said Georgia, ever so


    considerate.


    "Look at this sweet girl, how thoughtful she is. Come, sit next to ric. It''ll make it easier for you two to


    discuss the menu," Angelina said warmly, quickly swapping ces with Georgia, ensuring she was


    seated next to ric.


    Georgia was more than eager to be closer to ric and without hesitation sat beside him, leaning in


    with the menu so close their heads were nearly touching. "ric, what do you think we should order?"


    It was an intentional move by Georgia. She wanted to be close to ric and also for Hertha to hear


    how well she got along with him.


    Though Hertha and ric pretended not to know each other, Georgia was well aware that they were


    quite familiar, having witnessed their intimate interaction before.


    To ric, Hertha was just one of many conquests.


    What a stroke of bad luck today, Georgia thought, running into Hertha while discussing marriage with


    ric.


    ric remained still, his sharp gaze fixed on Hertha across the room.


    Hertha, overhearing Georgia''s coquettish tone with ric, felt a pang in her heart as she recalled


    Angelina''s words about reality.


    Spencer looked pleasantly surprised, not expecting such a considerate gesture on their first meeting. It


    seemed like a sign of approval, an indication that she was satisfied and interested in a future with him.


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    His spirits lifted like a boy who had caught the attention of a girl, Spencer enthusiastically and tenderly


    offered food to Hertha.