The Billionaire's Promise
Chapter 81: Were You Drugged?

Chapter 81: Were You Drugged?

At the bar, Cassie swept the glasses from the top of the table and they fell and shattered into thousand pieces on the floor.

Her friends were shocked.

"Cassie, just relax!" One of her friends said.

"How can I fail? The plan is foolproof. The aphrodisiac is very strong and I will accompany him back to the hotel. Why did he leave without me? He even brushed me off!" Cassie was livid.

She continued to rant. Her friends just watched her silently.

She called Erik but he did not answer. She sent him messages but she did not receive any reply.

...

At the hotel, Aryana has just showered and changed into her nightgown. She kept her word not to get drunk so after dinner, they just strolled around the area, have a cup of coffee, and headed back to the hotel.

The door opened and Erik fumbled inside. He looked terrible.

"Are you alright? Why are you in such a mess?" Aryana asked anxiously and she approached him

Erik was tugging at his necktie and he ripped the button off his shirt. He pinned Aryana to the bed and kissed her hungrily. Her lips were refreshing.

"Help me. He murmured hoarsely."

"Were you drugged?" Aryana asked in horror. Erik nodded. He fumbled for his belt and unbuckled it then he yanked his pants and underwear at the same time.

’That vicious woman. How dare she drugged Erik?’ Somehow, Aryana felt elated. Her respect for Erik went a notch higher. Despite being drugged, he kept his rationality and find his wife instead of spending the night with Cassie.

She heard Erik’s phone rung relentlessly but the sound was soon drowned by their moans and Erik’s grunts. He trapped both of Aryana’s hands over her head with his left hand while his other hand explored her breast as he continued thrusting into her.

Erik was much rougher compared to last night. But what can she do? He needed her and she can only surrender.

It was only after three hours that Erik finally had his relief. Aryana was totally spent. She felt her body turn like jelly and she slept until 10:00 am.

She found a note from Erik on the bedside table when she woke up.

"There is breakfast in the pantry. You can join the conference after lunch. Sorry about last night. I was too rough!"

Aryana smiled. She dragged her aching body to the bathroom and took a warm shower. After getting dressed she heated her food and took breakfast and waited for lunchtime.

Meanwhile, Cassie has been trying to contact Erik but to no avail. She sent him multiple messages but got only one reply from him.

"I am attending a conference. Busy now."

Cassie bit her lips. Was she too reckless last night? Did she make a mistake? How did Erik resolve the aphrodisiac? Did he sleep with the secretary?

Cassie waited for the conference to be over and went to the presidential suite where Erik was booked. She pressed the doorbell and waited.

It was the secretary who opened the door.

Aryana hesitated but eventually let her inside. Erik was doing a debrief with the team and also was gathering their ideas while the topics discussed were still fresh.

He frowned when he saw Cassie.

"Sorry. Am I interrupting something? I just wanted to invite you guys to dinner. I am like a local here and I’d like to bring you to a good restaurant. My treat!" She flashed a beautiful smile.

"Give us a few minutes more," Erik said and went back to his discussion.

"Do you like anything?" Aryana asked Cassie. She shook her head.

Aryana pointed her to a couch in the corner while she went back and sat beside the others to take down the key points from Erik.

Cassie studied the suite. There were three bedrooms and she relaxed. She waited for thirty minutes before Erik finally finished.

She brought them to Elegance Cafe, a restaurant famous for a perfect blend of jazz music and new-generation Mediterranean cuisine. Aryana has to admit that Cassie has great taste. The restaurant exceeded her expectations.

"The chef here is a friend of mine." Just as she announced, a young chef came to them and greeted them warmly.

Soon the food was served, from the starters to the main course and the second course, they were all good to the palate.

Cassie would put food on Erik’s plate. "Try this, this is really good."

Erik would also do the same to Aryana. "Indeed, it tastes good. Aryana, you should try this."

Cassie clenched her fist under the table. Her fingernails dug at the flesh of her palm and a drop of blood gushed out.

In the end, she stopped recommending food to Erik.

Dessert was served along with wine and Aryana had her fill.

"This is a great restaurant. Awesome ambiance and wonderful food. Thank you Miss Cassie for the treat. I had my fill." She poured wine over her glass and raised it towards her for a toast.

Cassie’s smile was awkward. ’This hateful woman. I am trying to please Erik and not her.’

Cassie wanted to settle the bill. Erik glanced at Marlon and Marlon hurriedly passed his card to the waiter.

"But it’s my treat!" Cassie protested but her protests fell on deaf ears.

"Uhmm, Erik, can I talk privately with you?" She hinted.

Erik glanced at Aryana as if asking her permission. Aryana pretended not to notice.

"Go ahead! We can stay here and enjoy some good wine while listening to great jazz. We will wait for you, Boss." Aryana said innocently.

After last night, she will not give Cassie a chance to play a trick on Erik.

The corner of Erik’s lips curled up lightly. He was pleased.

Marlon grinned inwardly.

Anger flashed across Cassie’s face which she immediately masked with a gentle smile. Didn’t she get my hint? Why is she not leaving?

In the end, she stood gracefully and walked towards the rows of two-seater tables outside the restaurant.