The Billionaire's Promise
Chapter 130: We Are Only Business Partners Nothing More!

Chapter 130: We Are Only Business Partners Nothing More!

After Erik’s call, Aryana checked her watch and was surprised to see that it was almost 9:00 pm.

"Time sure flies fast. I didn’t notice it was almost 9:00 pm. It’s time for me to go Clark. Thank you for dinner. Next time it’s on me." Aryana put on her eyeglasses and the hoodie and prepared to leave.

"I can send you home." Clark scrambled to his feet.

It’s okay. My ride is already outside waiting for me." She said then she turned and left.

Clark called the waiter and settled the bill. He was in a good mood. He found Aryana’s company enjoyable.

When Aryana went out of the restaurant, a black Rolls-Royce stopped in front of her. She did not wait for the driver to get off but she took it upon herself to open the door in the back seat.

The moment she opened the door, an overpowering fragrance assaulted her nose. She stepped back and hesitated.

"Get in!" Erik’s impatient voice caused her to hurriedly get inside and settle down in her seat. The car roared and disappeared.

At the restaurant, Clark’s happy mood was replaced by a frown. Did he just see Aryana get into a limited edition Rolls-Royce? In Central District, only a few people have that model of Rolls-Royce. He has one and also Erik Lee.

Aryana took off her eyeglasses and put them back in its case and into her bag. She used her hoodie to cover her nose.

"Why is there an overpowering scent of perfume in your car?" Aryana asked and sneezed afterward.

The driver looked at Aryana from the mirror. ’Madam’s sense of smell is so sensitive. Boss is screwed.’

Aryana sneezed again.

"I took Cassie for a ride to the restaurant because her car broke down," Erik explained.

Aryana sneezed again.

"Can you please open the window a little bit so the smell can dissipate?" Aryana asked the driver. He pushed a button at the side the window at the back opened by a few centimeters.

She thanked the driver and turned towards Erik.

"Dinner with Cassie finished early?" She asked

Erik looked at her and noticed that her face was flushed from the wine and she looked more beautiful. Clark must have seen her flushed face.

"Yes." He replied briefly.

’Is he angry with me?’ Aryana noticed Erik’s gloomy face.

"Why are you wearing old fashion eyeglasses? Are you purposely disguising yourself?"

"You’re right. I don’t want to attract too much attention to myself and have a repeat of what happened last night."

"What did you discuss with Clark? Looked like you were enjoying yourself you did not notice it is already too late." Erik sounded like he was scolding Aryana.

"I rejected his proposal to be signed as a full-time model under his company." Aryana was direct to the point.

Erik relaxed a little bit.

"I conceded though that I can accept projects that would require out-of-town photo shoots for as long as it will not affect my work at the office," Aryana added.

Erik’s cell phone chimed. He looked at the caller ID and frowned. Aryana glanced sideways and saw that it was Cassie.

"Hello," Erik answered the phone. He was silent for a few seconds listening to what the other party was saying.

"Oh, that’s good. If nothing else, I’ll hang up now." He ended the call without waiting for a response from the other side.

"She just informed me that she had arrived home. I asked a bodyguard to send her home."

"I think it is okay now to close the window." She ignored Erik and talked to the driver. The driver hurriedly complied.

They spent the rest of the ride back in silence. When they were standing side by side at the elevator, Aryana saw a red lip print on Erik’s chest. She felt a tug in her heart. She has a few glasses of alcohol and it emboldened her.

She reached out and touched Erik’s shirt where the lip print was. She tried to erase it with her thumb. Erik saw her actions reflected from the elevator door.

His heart raced. ’How the hell did I get a lip print on my shirt?’

"You have lipstick on your shirt." Aryana was sad. She looked at Erik briefly then looked away.

Erik saw the hurt in her eyes and his heart ached.

"Yana, don’t misunderstand. I got this probably in the car when the driver swerved to avoid hitting a car and Cassie was thrown to my side of the car." Erik explained.

Aryana nodded but the seed of doubt started taking root in her heart. There were too many coincidences and Erik spending more time with Cassie and him openly admiring Cassie has created a sense of insecurity in Aryana.

Erik held her by the waist and pulled her close.

"Don’t tell me you are jealous Mrs. Lee." He swept away a strand of hair that fell on her face.

"What if I say I am jealous Mister Lee." Aryana looked him in the eyes and challenged him.

"Then, I am happy. It means that my wife loves me." Erik grinned.

"Are you a masochist enjoying my misery?" Aryana sulked.

Before Erik can reply, the elevator opened. Aryana exited ahead of Erik. Erik followed her quickly while wearing a mischievous smile.

Without warning, he lifted Aryana and carried her bridal style.

"Erik!" Aryana yelled. "Put me down."

Erik opened the door and placed Aryana gently on the bed.

"See, I am very gentle."

Erik lowered his face to kiss her but Aryana pushed him away.

"Take a shower. I can smell that woman’s perfume on you. Why don’t you gift her with a mild-smelling perfume? I’m pretty sure if it comes from you she will proudly wear it every day." Aryana’s voice was filled with sarcasm.

"You looked cute when you are jealous. Don’t you know that I cut my dinner short so I can come to pick you up? I don’t like you having dinner with another man."

"But we are discussing business. Besides, you were also enjoying yourself with Cassie so why can’t I?" Aryana sounded aggrieved.

Erik’s eyes narrowed. Aryana failed to notice it as she was busy looking at her cell phone. She showed Erik the photos of him and Cassie in the restaurant.

Erik frowned when he looked at the photos. Indeed they appeared intimate because of the angle of how the photos were taken.

"The photos are indeed misleading. I’ll deal with it. Cassie and I are only business partners, nothing more. I’ll prove it to you."

He carried Aryana inside the bathroom. They went out only after an hour. Aryana has a blush on her face while Erik has a contented smile.

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