The Billionaire's Promise
Chapter 232: How Could He Tell It was Not Her?

Chapter 232: How Could He Tell It was Not Her?

Erik narrowed his eyes at Alexander. Did he know Aryana that well? How could he tell that it was not Aryana? Aliyah looks 70% the same as Aryana. Even her fans sometimes mistook Aliyah for Aryana especially if the makeup artist was really good.

Leonardo widened his eyes as if he was confused. He then looked at Aliyah from her head to her toe. She looked slightly different but how did his brother know that she was not her at a single glance?

"Brother, your attention to detail is really impeccable. No wonder you are Granpa’s favorite."

"Bro, it is her eyes. Have you forgotten the saying, ’The eyes is the window to you soul?’" Alexander spoke softly so only his brother could hear him. "Also the dimples don’t look as cute as hers."

Behind her dazzling smile, Aliyah gritted her teeth. ’What are they implying? Do they mean that I cannot compare to Aryana?’

"This is Aliyah Garces. She is the brand endorser of CoChi." Erik introduced Aliyah politely.

Cassie eyed Aliyah with jealousy. She was just a lowly model and yet she became Erik’s date tonight. She looked at Erik with eyes full of longing. Erik did not even look at her.

Jax caught Cassie looking at Erik covetously so he whispered in her ears. "Control yourself. Your eyes are giving you away. We have important guests tonight so don’t make a fuss."

Cassie stiffened for a second before turning to look at Jax and gave him her dazzling smile.

The woman sitting beside Leonardo poured wine on his glass. Leonardo swirled the wine in his glass as if pondering something then he asked.

"Mr. Lee, where is Aryana Jones? Why did you not bring her tonight?"

If it was before, Erik would be sad and angry at the same time if asked such a question. Tonight, however, he remained calm. There was even a twinkle in his eyes.

Jax and Cassie were surprised by his expression. Has he moved on? Was the rumor about him and Aliyah true?

Cassie clenched her fists so hard that her fingernails were digging into the flesh of her palm. If Erik just wanted someone to look like her, then she could do that for him.

"It is not convenient for me to bring her." Erik did not explain further.

The door to the private room opened and a tall burly man came. Franco was the Overlord of the Central District’s nightclubs and bars. To keep his status, he continuously worked out to keep his muscles toned and in perfect condition.

Erik was dizzy because of Aliya’s perfume. He took the opportunity to stand up and welcome Franco and to change his sit. He let Franco take his seat while he transferred to a single-seater seat at the side.

"This is Franco Chavez. He is the CEO and co-owner of this bar and a few other bars and nightclubs in Malaca." Erik introduced Franco to the Rossi brothers.

After three rounds of drinks, the Rossi brothers asked if they could go to the game rooms. Franco led everyone out of the private room and went to the 3rd floor where the bowling lanes and the pool tables were. They did not play and just observed.

The fourth and fifth floor was a mini casino and there were a lot of people who were gambling. The games were not comprehensive and the bets were small. It was fitting to call it a mini-casino. People who went here just play for fun and not really to gamble.

After touring the other other floors the group went back to their private room and continued drinking.

Aliyah wanted to show off so she turned on the karaoke and selected songs that she had a lot of practice. She has a beautiful and pleasant voice that could make people listen to her. She would look at Erik from time to time especially when the lyrics were speaking about love. Erik however was busy looking at his cell phone and seemed detached from his surroundings.

Cassie was glaring at Aliyah especially when she stole glances at Erik. She downed a glass of wine to mask her jealousy.

When Cassie was about to down another glass, Jax took it from her. "Easy, Cassie. You will get drunk at this rate and we have important guests. You have no reason to be jealous. Erik is not even paying attention to her." Jax whispered to her ear in a seductive voice.

Leonardo was pleased with Aliyah’s singing and requested her to sing his favorite song. Leonardo was a foreigner and he was handsome. He looked especially appealing to Aliyah. Since Erik was not giving her any attention at all, she changed her target to Leonardo.

Cassie was watching Aliyah. She was a woman herself and she knew what was on Aliya’s mind. She was seducing Erik but Erik was not paying attention to her. Jax was right and Cassie was happy.

Aliyah excused herself and went to the bathroom. After two minutes, Cassie followed.

Aliyah was retouching her lipstick when Cassie entered the restroom.

"Look who’s here." Cassie’s voice was mocking. "I know what is in that head of yours. You can seduce that foreigner but don’t even think about seducing Erik."

Aliya’s face in the mirror showed a hint of surprise. She turned around and faced Cassie. She could tell that Cassie was a scheming woman, but she was no pushover and she was equally scheming.

"Miss Lopez, I don’t understand what you are saying to me." She said in a casual tone.

"You pretentious bitch! Since you are stupid, then I will spell it out for you. Keep your hands off Erik. That fake face of yours is so disgusting." Cassie spat out her every word in anger.

Aliyah gave out a hearty laugh. She smiled radiantly at Cassie and her pair of dimples appeared.

"Even your dimples looked so fake. Do you think you can look like her?" After Cassie said the words, she felt that she said the wrong thing. Was she indirectly praising Aryana?

"Ha! Miss Lopez, at least with this face, I became Erik’s date tonight. How about you? He did not even spare you a single glance. Not once! I really pity you."

Aliyah scanned Cassie with her gloating gaze from head to toe then left the restroom with a triumphant smile.

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