The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

Ethan was sprawled out on the bed, his body a canvas of discomfort. Lydia, despite her frequent irritation with him, had a duty to perform. She approached, bending over in front of him to carefully remove the acupuncture needles one by one.

It seemed Ethan could feel her breath on his back, gentle and shallow, a stark contrast to her normally fierce demeanor.

As she leaned in, a faint, pleasant fragrance emanated from her, enveloping Ethan in its subtlety.

Ethan's heartbeat rhythmically altered, captivated by her presence.

With his hands clasped under his chin, a smirk adorned his lips. "So, Lydia, what do you think of this bod? Muscular and fit, right?"

The moment the words left his mouth, Lydia's movements halted, fully aware of the playful challenge in his tone. With deliberate precision, she twisted the needles slightly deeper into his skin, her teeth clenched. "Oh, it's sturdy alright. Typically, sturdy muscles don't mind a bit of pain!"

Ethan winced,

of yours supposed to be tough? Why the

her. After years of military service and rigorous training, she had seen her fair share of muscular men and was hardly impressed. Ethan's physique,

of stone, you know? How could it not hurt?" Ethan gasped, still reeling

as hard as stone, didn't you know?" Lydia

head home now,"

needles had been. "You really don't

sharp enough to silence him. Hastily, Ethan grabbed

Lydia replied lightly,

both baffling and intriguing. Accustomed to attention,

dialed Thalassa