The Billionaire's Secret Quartet

"Come on, you're a big-shot CEO, and you just roam around without any bodyguards?\" Lydia asked, her tone laced with disbelief. "Lysander always rolls deep with his entourage. And here you are, Ethan, not a single martial arts move up your sleeve, walking around "I came here for you, so I didn't bring any bodyguards," Ethan explained. "I was worried bringing too many would make you think I'm just showing off."

unprotected."

Lydia chuckled, shaking her head. "Why would I care whether you bring bodyguards or not? Why would I think you're showing off?"

"See? I'm just too worried about what you think of me," Ethan said, a hint of frustration in his voice. "You... I..." Lydia found herself at a loss for words. She was both annoyed and embarrassed.

She was trying to have a serious conversation, and here he was, diverting the topic to her.

Does this guy ever stop flirting, no matter the time or place?

"Alright, alright, let's just drop it. My bad, okay?" Ethan quickly apologized upon seeing Lydia's flustered expression. He realized she was a woman who had never been in a relationship before; even the slightest hint of romance and she was out of her depth. He knew he had to tread lightly. Lydia was sensitive and inexperienced. The last thing he wanted was to genuinely upset her.

with you anymore." Lydia had just finished dealing

really didn't want to continue

man, never serious for a

must have some

take you home with me?"

exactly drive back," Ethan said, looking pitiful and

Lydia was firm, and without another word, she walked

it hurts so bad," Ethan suddenly cried out

walking, paying

spleen?" Ethan's agonized voice continued from behind. Lydia felt a

is it... I'm dying..." Ethan's voice grew even more

melted, and she quickly