The Billionaire’s Secret Quartet novel Chapter 85

Lysander was a real tough cookie! Last time, he was knocked out cold by Dr. Everest with just a few words. He couldn't even taste his booze after that.

"Atticus, Dorian!" A middle-aged woman appeared at the entrance of the dining room, calling out anxiously. Astrid was slapping her thigh in worry, "Gosh, where the heck did those two munchkins go?"

"Granny, we're here!" Two kids burst out from behind the screen. Their little legs pumped as they sprinted towards Astrid.

Atticus was the fastest and steadiest, reaching Astrid first and hugging her legs. He rubbed his face against her legs, trying to comfort her and assure her they were okay.

Dorian, too eager, bumped into Lysander's legs as he ran past.

Lysander stood still while Dorian stumbled forward and fell.

He slid a bit, and it looked painful.

Lysander frowned, but he was ready to help the kid up.

But the little guy was tougher than he thought. He stood up on his own, didn’t cry, turned around with a bright smile, and apologized in his childish voice. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to bump into you.”

Lysander noticed the kid’s face. He was good-looking, with thick eyebrows, long eyelashes, and fair skin.

The boy's face felt familiar, even somewhat intimate.

But it was his first time seeing him.

After speaking, the kid turned and sprinted towards the middle-aged woman.

She held their hands and left.

Lysander watched their retreating figures with an indescribable depth in his eyes.

Alaric waved his hand in front of Lysander’s face, "Lysander, what's up? Do you want me to teach that kid a lesson? I can go grab him."

Alaric was ready to stride after the kid who dared to bump into Lysander.

"Come back!" Lysander's voice was icy.