The Billionaire's Promise
Chapter 176: Will I Become A Hit?

Chapter 176: Will I Become A Hit?

Erik used both of his hands to block Cassie otherwise, she would fall face down on his lap. How embarrassing would that be? He held her by the side of her arms and then glared at Marlon.

Marlon understood. He stood up, supported Cassie, and led her back to her seat.

When Erik’s hands were free, he took out his handkerchief and wiped the wine on Aryana’s face and neck.

"Are you alright?" Erik asked gently.

"I am alright," Aryana replied.

"I’m really sorry. I tripped." Cassie was flusterred. She realized belatedly that what happened just now was embarrassing.

Julia chuckled. "Cousin, it is good that Erik’s reflexes are fast. I can’t imagine how you looked like if he did not block you."

Cassie’s face reddened. She looked at Erik and apologized again.

Erik sized her up. He remembered a similar incident in the past when she seemed to be drunk and also fell on him. He was now convinced that she did it on purpose.

"Thank you everyone for your gifts and greetings. We will leave first. You can continue to enjoy here." Erik draped his jacket on Aryana and lead her out of the private room.

In the car, Aryana was in a good mood. She kept humming the song she sang earlier.

"You really have a pretty voice." Erik pulled her closer and let her head rest on his chest.

"Do you think if I record an album, it will be a hit?"

"Well..., sing the chorus of the song earlier. I’ll listen and tell you if it will be a hit."

Aryana started humming and once she got the tune, her sweet voice filled the car.

..You and I will make each night a first, every day a beginning.

Erik pressed a button on the remote control and the partition rolled down cutting off the back seat from the driver’s view. He suddenly lifted Aryana and placed her on his lap facing him. The song on her lips was swallowed by his kiss.

"I’ve been wanting to do this to you since earlier. Do you know how hard is it for me to control myself?" Erik kissed her hungrily.

"Get hold of yourself, Boss Lee. You said you will tell me whether I will be a hit if I record an album."

"You will definitely be a hit." He slipped his hands inside her blouse as he continued to assault her red lips.

...

At the Lopez ancestral home, Cassie threw the flower vase to the wall in her room. The porcelain vase shattered into hundreds of pieces. She felt a little better after venting.

The events that happened earlier kept replaying in her mind and she was so angry that she let out a shrill scream.

When she woke up the following morning, her eyes were red and she has dark circles around them. She looked horrible. She saw her grandfather in the living room and sat beside him. She started sobbing.

"Grandpa, how come Erik does not like me now?" she asked pitifully.

"What do you mean he does not like you now? Aren’t you his girlfriend?"

Cassie cried louder. She looked heartbroken. Her dark eyelashes became even darker and longer because of her tears. Grandpa Vic’s heart ached for her granddaughter.

"He has someone he likes now Grandpa. He is with his assistant." She said in a small voice that sounded really hurt.

"Is he blind? Can’t he see what an exceptional woman you are?" Her grandfather raised his voice.

"He was bewitched and seduced by his assistant, Grandpa. If not, how can he forget his first love? That woman is really vicious and cunning, to think that she is only a daughter of a chauffeur." Cassie exaggerated the word ’chauffeur.’

"What? She is just a driver’s daughter? How could Erik, with his status get together with a lowly woman like that?" The old man’s eyes widened and the teacup in his hand almost slipped.

"Yes, Grandpa. She is definitely after Erik’s money so she seduced him. I don’t know what method she used but it is effective."

"Do you like Erik Lee?" Her grandfather studied her.

"Isn’t it beneficial for the Lopezes if I married Erik? We will join forces with the Lees. The Lopezes will surely become a force to reckon with in the Central district."

The old man put down the teacup on the center table. He stroked his gray beard while sizing up Cassie and thinking deeply.

"My granddaughter is really smart." He smiled at her. "Initially, we plan of marrying Julia to Erik but after Julia’s scandal, I do not have the face to pester George Lee regarding the engagement. But now that you have brought it again, let’s pay a visit to the Lees this weekend."

Cassie’s eyes brightened. "Really Grandpa?"

"Don’t worry my granddaughter. I’ll put pressure on George Lee and Erik’s father. You will definitely be getting married to Erik." Vicente Lee said confidently.

Cassie had a smug look on her face.

"Let me brew some more tea, Grandpa." Cassie happily went to the kitchen and asked the maid to brew the tea.

’I have a powerful backer and let us see how you can fight with your lowly background.’ An evil glint passed across her eyes and her innocent look was transformed into a vicious one.

She brought back the teapot to the living room and poured tea into her grandpa’s teacup.

Her cell phone rang. She swiped the green button when she saw that it was her assistant.

Assistant: "Hello Cassie, your agent called and she said that Dulce, a famous designer is participating in an international fashion design competition that will be held in Central District this month. Dulce asked for you to be her model. What do I tell the agent?"

Cassie: "Accept the invite. Might as well use this opportunity to advertise Timeless Beauty."

Assistant: "Have you heard about Cochi? Their dresses are currently trending and popular amongst teenagers and young adults."

Cassie: "Don’t bother me if it is not a luxury brand."

Assistant: "Okay. I’ll tell your agent to close the deal with Dulce." There was a pause on the other line. "By the way, do you know who owns CoChi?"