The Billionaire's Promise
Chapter 123: A Business Idea

Chapter 123: A Business Idea

"She woke up but went to sleep again. The effect of the anesthesia has not worn off yet." The nurse told Vince.

Jessa was carefully transferred to her bed and when she was settled, the nurses from the operating room left.

Jessa’s long eyelashes fluttered and her fingers moved slightly.

"Vince." She said softly. Her voice still hoarse and almost inaudible.

"Jessa, you are finally awake." Vince held her hand and brought it to his lips and kissed it gently. His eyes reddened.

Aryana was touched to see the gentleness in the way Vince kissed his wife. He really loved Jessa.

"My head feels so heavy and I am dizzy." She said with difficulty. She still seemed muddle headed.

"Let’s call the doctor." Aryana pressed the bell and a nurse rushed in.

"The patient is awake. Please call the doctor."

A doctor in his early thirties came. After checking the patient, he left instructions to administer pain reliever and steroids and for the patient to rest as much as possible.

Aryana did not linger in the hospital. She understood that Vince would like to spend private time with his wife.

Vince handed her a notebook.

"Here are the drawings I made last night and earlier today. I cannot sleep and was under stress so I drew. Drawing is my stress reliever."

Aryana accepted the notebook and left. She did not forget to wear her eyeglasses before exiting the ward.

The driver was already waiting for her when she went out of the hospital. She arrived at the Penthouse at 8:00pm and as expected Erik was still not back. Aryana took a quick shower and changed into her pajama.

She laid down on the bed and opened Vince’s notebook. The drawings were new. She was surprised at how fast he drew. The clothes were casual wears and some evening gowns and cocktail dresses. The jewelries matched the dresses.

If she can find someone to convert these designs into actual clothes then she can promote them in her social media account similar to what she was doing with the clothes that Mu Feng was sending her. To be honest Vince’s designs were much better than Mu Feng.

But she doesn’t know anyone who makes dresses. She will ask Amy or Elaine. Maybe they know someone who does.

Her cellphone dinged. Aryana checked it. A photo was uploaded on the group chat where Cassie added her.

It was a photo of Erik and Cassie signing the contract. They were sitting side by side and to Erik’s left were Erik’s grandfather and his father while to Cassie’s right were her grandfather and father.

Cassie captioned the photo "Officially Business Partners."

Aryana felt her heart was stabbed. Erik and Cassie looked good together and the fact that both their families looked so proud and happy for them rubbed salt to her injury.

Aryana checked the internet and she found out that there was a press conference held for the partnership between the Lopezes and Lees.

’So this was the social event Erik said he was attending tonight. Why did he not say that it was Cassie? Is he keeping it a secret from me?’ Aryana felt uncomfortable and her chest tightened. She couldn’t help it but a feeling of insecurity started to take root in her heart.

’Timeless Beauty.’ Even Aryana agreed that the company name was good. Cassie chose well.

"So she will come up with her own brand of skin care products and perfume." Aryana was talking to herself. "She is very lucky she has rich grandparents and rich business partners who can pour money into her business."

Aryana thought about Vince and his talent in designing. Life was really unfair. There were so many talented people but because they were poor they never have the opportunity to get discovered or become famous.

A reporter asked Cassie to give an overview about her company and her plans for it. She delivered a good answer like she was a seasoned business woman. Aryana saw the admiration in Erik’s eyes as he listened to Cassie spoke with confidence. It seemed as if he was seeing Cassie in a new light.

Another reporter asked Erik about his thoughts on Cassie as the CEO of Timeless Beauty.

"I will not invest in a company that I know will fail. Cassie has a good business plan and she also has a good business acumen. She has the making of a good CEO." Erik praised Cassie.

A camera focused on Cassie’s face. She looked demure and she blushed. Aryana’s expression soured. She would be a hypocrite if she didn’t say that she was not jealous. She felt that the gap between her and Cassie was getting bigger. She felt unworthy to be Erik’s wife.

"You were previously engaged to Miss Lopez but she went out of the country and established a career in Italy. Now that she is back are you going to get engaged to her again? You two are a perfect match be it family background or your career." Another reporter asked.

A camera zoomed in Erik’s face. He frowned then his expression turned cold but he remained silent.

Aryana held her breath.

Cassie who looked shy and was looking down suddenly looked at the camera and smiled. "We are business partners for now. Let’s leave it at that."

’What does she mean by what she said? She deliberately left her sentence very vague. Does she intend her relationship with Erik to progress from business partner to fiancée?’

Aryana checked her watch. It was almost midnight and Erik has not come back yet. The press conference ended a little past nine.

She picked up Vince’s notebook and placed it inside the drawer of the bedside table. She turned on the lamp shade on the beside table and dimmed the light such that only a faint glow remained.

"Lights off. " She yelled. The bedroom’s main lightingturned off.

Aryana had her back on Erik’s side of the bed. She did not want to face him tonight so she faced the closet instead.

The door to their room opened. Aryana pretended to be sleeping.

Erik went to the closet to get his pajama. He was about to go to the bathroom but when he turned around he saw Aryana’s face illuminated by the glow of the lamp shade. She looked so alluring and her lips seemed to be inviting him for a kiss.

Erik could not resist especially when he drunk a lot of alcohol. He lowered his face to kiss her.

A strong scent of perfume assaulted Aryana’s sense of smell. Aryana sneezed sending a spray of saliva on Erik’s face.

"Go away, your smell is making me sick." Aryana mumbled as if she was half asleep and pushed Erik away.