The Billionaire's Promise
Chapter 54: The Press Conference

Chapter 54: The Press Conference

The press conference started at two thirty. Julia was wearing a light makeup and a dainty blue dress. She appeared elegant. Mr. Norman Lopez and his wife together with their son Antonio were attending the conference. It was a full show of support for the Lopez family.

"Miss Julia, what can you say about your photo that went viral this morning?"

"Is Franco Seba your fiancé?"

"How about Erik Lee?"

The reporters started raising questions the moment the Lopezes settled on their seats.

"The woman in the photo is not me," Julia said in a pitiable voice and she looked like she was wronged. "I don’t know who I have offended and caused so much trouble for me." Tears started falling from her lovely eyes.

"Miss Lopez, the photo seemed real and not photoshopped." Another reporter threw her a question.

"I did not say it was photoshopped. I only said the woman is not me. We may have the same side profile but it doesn’t necessarily mean that she is me." Julia retorted.

"What if Franco Seba insists that it is you?"

Julia’s facial expression still showed that she was wronged. "I cannot control what he will say. He can say whatever he wants."

"Miss Lopez, is it true then that Erik Lee, the CEO of Gaeya Corporation is your fiancé? What is his reaction to this scandal?"

Julia lowered her gaze and just gave a meaningful smile. "No comment." She looked up and looked at the reporters with teary eyes. "I hope that you and the netizens can stop slandering me and give me back my peace. This has greatly affected my family. Please be merciful."

Norman’s assistant took over the microphone and announced that the press conference was over.

Marlon turned off the television.

"How shameless is she? Franco, perhaps you disappointed her last night that’s why she denied that it was her in the photo." Alex grinned.

"Huh! You want me to show you the video and hear her moans and cries of ecstasy?" Franco started browsing his gallery.

Erik coughed.

"Oooopss. Sorry, Aryana. I forgot you are here." He smiled apologetically.

"That bitch, she intentionally leaves the part of being Erik’s fiancée hanging." Marlon blurted out.

Aryana looked at Erik. Erik looked back at her gently.

"Don’t worry Yana. I will take care of it." He then turned to Marlon and said "If she is not willing to clarify things then let’s clarify."

"Boss, I am off duty." Marlon protested but he still called someone and gave out instructions.

Erik raised an eyebrow and looked at Franco. "You shouldn’t have taken a side profile, Franco." He smirked.

"Well, I have more in here." He said as he held up his phone.

"I am just curious Erik, I thought Julia is obsessed with you. How can he sleep with your friend?" Aryana asked in a voice that was pure and without malice.

Franco coughed to clear his throat. He looked at Aryana meaningfully.

"Actually his target was Erik. That room was booked under Erik’s name. Unfortunately, she met a cunning fox who is a hundred times better than her in terms of scheming." Franco lifted his wine glass towards Erik before finishing the content.

Aryana’s eyes widened. She looked at Erik who just smiled gently at her.

"Do you want me to post more photos of her? I have a lot more intimate ones." Franco asked Erik.

"Don’t be a scumbag Franco. Isn’t Julia your crush since college? She will hate you to the core if you do that." Alex reprimanded him.

"Do you think people will believe her? I guess they paid a lot of keyboard warriors to support her. There are so many good comments about her." Marlon interjected while browsing his phone.

Franco’s phone rang. He answered it without bothering to get out of the room. He frowned.

"Are you threatening me?" Franco’s voice sounded agitated. Everybody looked at him.

"I just watched your press conference, Mr. Lopez. Julia is a very good actress. She can lie without batting an eye. I have more photos with me and also videos." Franco paused. He moved the phone away from his ear.

"Ah, you don’t want me to tell Erik about it?" Franco paused for a few seconds.

"Are you serious? You want me to be your business partner for your clothing business?" Another pause.

"Let me think about it. You know that Erik is my best friend and business partner." He looked at Erik with a grin before ending the call.

Franco stood and approached the pool table. He picked up the cue and gestured to Erik. "Let’s play. If I win, then pretend you don’t know anything and I’ll accept his offer. If you win, you have the choice to tell me whether to accept his offer or not."

Erik remained seated. He glanced at Aryana.

"Do you want to play?"

Aryana wanted to initially say no but Erik looked at her with a gaze that tell her she cannot say no.

Aryana nodded and he lead her to the pool table.

"This game looks interesting. Alex how about we bet? If Aryana wins, then you treat us to a meal at The Alps. If she loses, I’ll pay for the meal."

Aryana glared at Marlon for putting her on the spot. "Don’t worry Yana, Erik will not let you lose." He said confidently.

Erik chalked the tip of the cue before handing it to Aryana. Franco started first. The balls scattered but none went into the pocket.

"You know how to play pool?" Erik asked her.

"Only a little bit." She replied.

Aryana walked around the pool table and find a good spot to hit the cue ball. She pocketed the first ball with ease. All four men applauded her.

Erik looked at her interestingly.

Aryana pocketed the second ball without difficulty. The placement of the third ball was difficult. She contemplated for some time and looked at Erik briefly. Erik guided her on where to place the cue and at which angle to hit the cue ball. His chest was touching Aryana’s back and she could feel the heat from his body.

Aryana blushed.

"Hey, let her play, and don’t seduce her." Franco was blatant with his words. Aryana’s face became even redder. Erik glared at Franco who became silent.

Aryana pocketed the third ball and then the next and finally the eighth ball. She has a big smile when she put down her cue stick.

Erik was dumbfounded. He can’t believe his new wife was that good at playing pool.

Franco’s jaw dropped.

Alex and Marlon looked at Aryana in disbelief.

Aryana chucked. "It is just luck."

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