The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet novel Chapter 353

She leaned in, her whisper tickling the shell of his ear, both teasing and enticing.

Alaric squirmed slightly, not quite used to the closeness, but he still listened to the end.

After they finished discussing, Hertha looked at him with a confident grin. "Well?"

Suddenly, Alaric curved his index finger and lightly flicked her forehead.

Caught off guard and flattered, Hertha instinctively raised her hand to cover her forehead. She looked at him with a blush and a racing heart, "What was that for?"

That gesture was both teasing and affectionate.

Wasn't this a signature move shared between lovers?

Her heart, which had been down, was instantly thrown into chaos.

Alaric seemed oblivious to her turmoil, saying seriously, "What kind of scheme is this?"

Then he walked out into the hallway.

Startled, Hertha quickly peered out to watch him.

He walked straight towards the two bodyguards guarding the door. When he was about to reach them, he took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, drew one out, and put it in the corner of his mouth.

He rummaged in his pocket again, trying to find a lighter, but didn't find one. He had already walked past the bodyguards.

Without a lighter, he turned back and asked one of the bodyguards, "Buddy, can I borrow a light?"

The bodyguard took out a lighter from his pocket and handed it over.

Alaric lit up and took a drag, but didn't return the lighter. Instead, he took out a cigarette and offered it to the bodyguard, "Thanks, have one."

The bodyguard didn't take it, standing stiffly. It was a clear sign of not wanting to engage with him.

Alaric chuckled, not at all embarrassed, "I snuck out while my wife was on a team-building trip with her company. I'm meeting someone, and my phone is dead. Can you check the time for me?"

The bodyguard remained impassive, completely ignoring him.