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.

quickly peered out

to reach them, he took out a

a lighter, but didn’t find one.

and asked one of the bodyguards, “Buddy, can I borrow a light?”

a lighter from his pocket

didn’t return the lighter. Instead, he took

take it, standing stiffly. It was a clear sign of not wanting to engage

team-building trip with her company. I’m

bodyguard remained impassive, completely ignoring him.

Alaric’s

were too

on a pitiful face and said, “Guys, you also have families. You wouldn’t want me to go home late and have my wife suspect

finally broke, “You

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

the dilemma of a man wanting to cheat but also wanting to take care of his family.

who hadn’t lent him

he found Alaric’s actions despicable,

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