The Billionaire's Promise
Chapter 228: She Does Not Remember Me

Chapter 228: She Does Not Remember Me

"Boss Jax, I tailed Erik the past three days. He is staying in the Mu Mansion. He seldom goes out."

"Mu Mansion? Which Mu family is that?"

"It is the mansion of Mu Heng, Chairman of the Mu Conglomerate."

Jax ended the call. He pondered for a long time trying to think of what Erik’s motive would be to stay in the Mu Mansion. Was he a guest there?

The Mu Conglomerate was in real estate, fashion jewelry, and entertainment. Of course, it is possible that Erik would approach them for a collaboration but why would he stay in their mansion? Didn’t the Lees have their hotel in China?

Erik has stayed in the Mu Mansion for two weeks. Marlon called him and told him that there was an important matter that he needed to deal with at Gaeya Corporation. That night, he talked to Mu Heng in his study.

"Grandpa, something urgent came up at the company. I need to go back for a while. I will be away for three days but I will be back soon. I know I don’t have to say this because you will definitely take care of your dear granddaughter, but can I trouble you with Arayana these next few days?"

Erik was very polite with Mu Heng. He took it to heart that if not for Mu Heng, Aryana could have died given her injuries.

Mu Heng was pleased by Erik’s humility. He was unlike the ruthless and cunning businessman that he had difficulty dealing with previously.

"Alright, as you said, I will definitely take care of my granddaughter. You don’t have to tell me to do that."

"Thank you, Grandpa. I’ll bring the famous coconut wine from Green Heights when I come back."

Mu Heng stiffened when he heard the coconut wine. It was from a long time ago but he still remembered its taste. He and Mu Lan’s grandmother would spend their Friday evenings drinking that wine.

"Go now. I want to rest." He drove the young man away because he did not want Erik to see him lose his composure.

The following morning, Erik accompanied Mu Lan in her morning walk in Mu Heng’s garden. He handed her a warm glass of milk.

"It is getting colder. Drink this to warm you up." He said gently.

Mu Lan accepted the glass of milk and drank it obediently. When Mu Lan handed the glass back to Ken, she noticed that Ken was looking at her lips. There was emotion swirling in his eyes that confused Mu Lan.

She cleared her throat. "Is there something on my face, Ken? Why are you looking at me like that?" Mu Lan asked breathlessly. Her tummy is getting by the day and she started to feel breathless when she was talking.

Erik came back to his senses. When he saw Aryana’s lips right now, he wanted to embrace and kiss her. O how he missed the feel of her lips.

"Uhmm, there is milk residue around your lips." He took out a white handkerchief from his pocket and gently wipe the milk residue off her lips.

Mu Lan blushed. "Thank you, Ken."

"Madam, something came up with my family so I will leave but will be back after three days. I already informed your grandfather about this." Erik said with difficulty. He was reluctant to leave Aryana. He was afraid that when he was gone something would happen to her. Then he scolded himself. Aryana has been through hell and he was not beside her.

"Oh, it is good that you are going to visit your family. Say hello to your wife for me." Mu Lan said with a gentle smile. "When are you leaving?"

Erik stiffened when he heard her say to greet his wife for her.

’You are my wife, Yana.’ He kept these words in his heart. "I am leaving after lunch."

"Oh, so soon? I will not have time to prepare a gift for your wife."

"It is alright. There will be opportunities in the future."

"You are right, Ken." Aryana said cheerfully. She looked at the shadows in front of them. They were walking side by side. Though Ken’s hands were inside his pockets, they looked like a couple enjoying the morning sun.

Mu Lan’s face turned red. She shuddered at the fact that she had those improper thoughts about her bodyguard.

"I am getting tired Ken. Let us go inside." She wanted to stop her thoughts from getting messier.

Ken just nodded and accompanied her back.

In the afternoon, Erik took a commercial plane back to Malacan. When the plane landed at the airport, Marlon was already waiting for him and it was Ace who picked them up at the bay area.

"Remember the project that Jax discussed during a video call with you last week? An Italian company is interested in expanding its operations here. There is a dinner set for tomorrow evening. Jax will be there and he will be bringing Casie alone. The two brothers from the Italian company will also be bringing their female companions. Would you like me to contact Aliyah and be your companion tomorrow?"

Erik thought about it. He did not see anything wrong. He thought that it will be a good exposure for CoChi.

"Okay." He said without thinking.

Erik remembered something and called Vince.

Erik: "Hello Vince, did you do the design I asked you to?"

Vince: "Yes, I have completed five designs and they are already in production."

Erik: "Great! Can they be completed in two days?"

There was a pause in the other line.

Vince: "Yes of course."

Erik: "Other than the five new designs, help me pick a few more from last month’s maternity series. It is for seven to nine months."

Vince: "Boss, are dresses for your relative?"

Erik smiled. Then he said happily. "It is for someone special."

Ace in the driver’s seat who happened to glance at him almost lost control of the steering wheel when he saw Erik smile. His eyes reddened. It has been a long time since he last saw his boss smile.

"Ace, what’s wrong with you? You almost hit the curb!" Marlon shouted at him.

"Sorry!"

At the other end of the line, Vince was still confused as he looked at the phone in his hand. Jessa who was breastfeeding their baby boy looked at him with arched eyebrows.

"Who were you talking to?"

"It’s Boss Erik. The designs I worked on these past few days were for him. He also asked me to select some more maternity dresses from our last month’s series. He sounded like me when I knew that you were pregnant."

Vince sighed and looked at her lovely wife.

"Do you think that he has gotten over Aryana and has found someone and made her pregnant?"

Jessa flicked his forehead with her finger.

"What are you saying? It is impossible. I don’t think Erik has moved on. You have seen how devastated he was! He even believes that Aryana is still alive and she is just missing."

Vince sighed. Jessa was right. It was not even a year that Aryana was gone. How can Erik move on just like that? He even took over CoChi because it was Aryana’s legacy. The dresses must just be for his close relatives. Besides he was asking for maternity dresses for a seventh-month pregnant lady.

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From the airport, Erik went straight to the Lee’s ancestral home. His grandfather was very happy to see that his grandson was looking good. He no longer looked haggard and his eyes looked bright. He was full of vigor.

"Looked like you have been exercising a lot recently." Grandpa Lee led the way to the dining table. He asked the kitchen to prepare Erik’s favorite so he could eat better but it looked like no matter what kind of food was served, Erik would still eat them.

"You are right, Grandpa. I lost a lot of weight last time." Erik stopped talking. He scooped a large serving of chicken and vegetables and started eating.

"Aryana gained some weight and it will be a shame if I am not able to carry her."

Marlon chuckled. Both the grandpa and the grandson gave him a fierce look.

"How is she? Is she better?" George Lee asked.

"Her hair was cut short."

"That’s not what I want to know."

Erik cast his grandfather a sad look. It was only momentary though. His expression became lively.

"She still does not remember. She is trying to look like the Mus. I think she was confused as to why she did not look like her family. She asked for her husband but unfortunately, I cannot introduce myself to her yet."

George Lee pitied his grandson. He was in a difficult position. He studied his facial expression. He could not find any trace of sadness and hopelessness anymore.

"She does not even remember you, but why are you so happy? Are you a masochist?" Grandpa Lee was back to his stern self.

The corner of Erik’s lips curled up. His eyes twinkled and he proudly said, "She lovingly calls the baby in her belly, Erika."