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.

argue with you anymore." Lydia had just finished dealing with a few troublemakers with such elegance and precision, yet

really didn't want to

never serious

must have some antiseptic at your place, right? How about I come with

Earth would I take you home with

my car, I can't exactly drive back,"

firm, and without

bad," Ethan suddenly cried out in

paying

rupture my spleen?" Ethan's agonized voice continued from behind. Lydia felt a tug at her

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

and she quickly turned around, walking