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 spell, "Sir, miss, your dinner

he placed two plates on the

at the waiter to mask her embarrassment, and

Enjoy your meal," the waiter responded, but didn't leave right away, instead looking expectantly at

Ethan. Awaiting his

looked away and left with her tray, puzzled by her misinterpretation of

making a move on Lydia, possibly even a kiss that could

waiter had unwittingly ruined the

could Ethan not

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

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frustrated yet

Lydia suggested, picking up her fork and

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