The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

"Don't worry about money, it's so pedestrian. There are far more interesting things in this world than money," Alaric said.

Ethan was taken aback. The typically laid-back, affluent playboy, Alaric, uttering such sentimental words was completely out of character.

It was as if he had become a completely different person.

Something must be up.

Ethan asked cautiously, "Dude, are you in some kind of trouble? Just spill it, man. We're brothers; no need to beat around the bush."

Ethan was sure Alaric needed a favor.

Otherwise, why the sudden philosophical musings?

Hearing the seriousness in Ethan's voice, Alaric laughed, "Chill, man, I'm not asking for anything. Just inviting you for some grub."

"Oh? Something good happened? Share the joy, man," Ethan relaxed a bit.

"What else could make me happy? You know the usual," Alaric said nonchalantly.

He

not always bring joy to Ethan, but a woman who

"Sort of."

moving fast, huh?" Ethan's voice came through

a drink and paused, then, with a teasing tone, said,

mean 'on

Alaric didn't hide it, openly admitting that things were indeed progressing with her. Though it wasn't anything official yet, just knowing she and Spencer weren't an item meant he was

FAVOURITE GAMES ON

both surprised and amazed. "The apartment I got for you is next to hers?

surprised tone that Ethan wasn't faking it, and there was no

looked like fate really did bring them together. Ethan randomly assigning apartments and ending up placing him next to

in mysterious

felt even better, his recent moodiness

talk, lunch is on me tomorrow.

greeted by the sight of her bedspread, duvet, and pillows all adorned