The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Chapter 353

She leaned in, her whisper tickling the shell of his ear, both teasing and enticing..

Alaric squirmed slightly, not quite used to the closeness, but he still listened to the end.

After they finished discussing, Hertha looked at him with a confident grin. “Well?”

Suddenly, Alaric curved his index finger and lightly flicked her forehead.

Caught off guard and flattered, Hertha instinctively raised her hand to cover her forehead. She looked at him with a blush and a racing heart, “What was that for?”

That gesture was both teasing and affectionate.

Wasn’t this a signature move shared between lovers?

Her heart, which had been down, was instantly thrown into chaos.

Alaric seemed oblivious to her turmoil, saying seriously, “What kind of scheme is this?”

Then he walked out into the hallway.

Hertha quickly peered out to watch

towards the two bodyguards guarding the door. When he was about to reach them, he took out a

rummaged in his pocket again, trying to find a lighter, but

lighter, he turned back and asked one of the bodyguards, “Buddy, can I borrow a

took out a lighter from his pocket

he took out a cigarette and offered it to the bodyguard, “Thanks, have

a clear sign of not wanting

“I snuck out while my wife was on a team-building trip with her company. I’m meeting

impassive, completely ignoring him.

Alaric’s acting

realized that these two bodyguards were too indifferent. He needed to play the sympathy card.

you also have families. You wouldn’t want

broke,

waiting for me in the room? I can’t just leave,

a man wanting to cheat but also wanting to

one who hadn’t lent him the lighter, glared at him.

actions despicable, he also understood the predicament.