The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Alaric headed straight for Ethan's office as soon as he got to work.

Ethan was sipping on his morning coffee when he looked up to see Alaric coming in, promptly standing up as Alaric mysteriously closed the office door behind him.

Seeing Alaric's serious demeanor, Ethan took a couple of steps back, a teasing smirk on his face, "What's up, man? It's broad daylight, and for the record, I'm straight as an arrow."

Alaric rolled his eyes, "For all the years I've known you, I've never seen you date anyone. How's that for proving you're straight?"

Ethan crossed his arms defensively, "Saying I'm into women is proof enough. What more do you want?"

"I'm not here to joke around, buddy," Alaric flopped onto the couch, rubbing his temples with a weary sigh.

"You've been hanging out with Hertha too much. Even your eye rolls and the way you talk are starting to mimic hers. Man, you've really gone native," Ethan joked before getting serious and taking a seat next to him.

you found out," Alaric said, the

his friend's dark

Alaric pressed, clearly

It turns out the Falconer family had a doctor fake the paternity test. So,

of shock and relief on

to lie. Plus, he mentioned the Falconer family specifically

relief was palpable, his breathing quickened, and his eyes widened as he stared

under his gaze, leaned back, "Hey, don't look

got it. Thanks, man. I gotta go," Alaric said, getting up abruptly and heading for the door, moving as if he'd miss out on a life-altering moment if

had lied to him.

his own mother

fake paternity test, which could only mean Angelina was involved. Apart