The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet (Thalassa and Elowen)

Ethan, determined to prove he wasn't a pushover, went out of his way to explain to Lydia, "Look at me, I just got roughed up by those guys, and did you see me chasing after them? No way. It's because I'm drawn to you that I want to see you all the time." Before he knew it, he had spilled his guts.

Lydia looked up, meeting Ethan's handsome and bright eyes. He was dead serious as he spoke, even his gaze was intense, clearly showing how much he was trying to convey his feelings.

His earnestness made Lydia's usually calm heart start to race.

Even her blood seemed to warm up.

In that moment, as their eyes locked, the gentle murmur of the nearby creek and the soft whisper of the wind seemed to envelop them.

The warm glow of the lights cast a cozy light on their faces, adding an intimate touch to the atmosphere, with the scent of roses lingering in the air.

Everything about that moment was heart-fluttering.

Even the air was filled with a sense of romance.

a waiter's voice suddenly broke the

plates on the table, shattering the

to mask her embarrassment,

meal," the waiter responded, but didn't leave right away,

Ethan. Awaiting

took her е aback, and she quickly looked away and left with her tray, puzzled by her misinterpretation of

visibly darkened. He had been so close to making a move on Lydia, possibly

unwittingly ruined the perfect

could Ethan not

working towards this moment for so long, only for it to be ruined

swnovelet

frustrated yet unable to

food gets cold," Lydia suggested, picking up her fork and

into his fist, "I'm not that hungry yet, but you go