Chapter 34: Just 4 Billion Dollars

Bingle, mortified beyond belief, peeked through her fingers at the unfolding scene.

Lydia was still shocked on her own, so embarrassed as if she was to one caught in a guy's room.

If only the carpet could swallow her.

For once, Belinda seemed genuinely surprised... though her mischievous glint quickly returned as she wrestled Kagern's hand away from her mouth.

"Okay, okay," she conceded, her voice breathless from laughter. "Maybe interrupting wasn't the wisest thing."

Kagern tried to defend himself.

"Obviously not!"

Despite saying this, his cheeks were still burning crimson. He glanced back at Bingle, his frustration tinged with a desperate hope. "Bingle, I..."

"Oh, don't worry about me, Kagern," Bingle interrupted, forcing a small smile. "I understand. It's a bit...awkward."

Her voice held a hint of sadness that pricked at Kagern's conscience. He wanted nothing more than to usher Belinda and Lydia out and comfort her, but the urgency of the situation wouldn't allow it.

Lydia, fin