Chapter 160: Cassie Picked Her Name
"Jax, isn’t your mother’s last name, Cobrera? Do you know the Cobreras from the South?" Erik’s eyes were dark but his voice was neutral.
A glint flashed across Jax’s dark orbs. He stiffened for a second but he relaxed as he lifted the wine glass to his mouth. He gave an innocent smile.
"My mother was born and raised here in Central District. But her roots were from the east. Cobrera is a pretty common last name. Why did you ask cousin?"
"Nothing. I just heard that the Cobreras are the ones controlling a syndicate in the South and has started operating here in Central District." Erik glanced briefly at Aryana. "I had a recent encounter with them." Erik intentionally lowered his voice so only Jax heard him.
Erik turned and followed Cassie to where her grandfather was.
A cheerful young lady who was standing on a makeshift platform called everyone’s attention.
"Hello, beautiful ladies and handsome gentlemen. Thank you for gracing this event with your presence. Let us welcome the CEO of Timeless Beauty, an embodiment of the company’s name, Cassie Lopez."
Cassie gracefully climbed the few steps of the platform. Her mermaid skirt changed color every time it was hit by the light, from blue to green and to blue-green.
"Thank you everyone for attending my company’s opening ceremony and the launch of our flagship products. We put a lot of effort into manufacturing our products as we only have your best interest in our hearts. We take pride in giving a variety of options from imported to local products. We have products for every skin type, young and old, female and male. We are here to help you achieve an ageless and timeless beauty."
Cassie paused when the audience applauded her. She was an eloquent speaker. Coupled with her sweet voice, even Aryana praised her.
Aryana stole a glance at Erik who was standing in front of Cassie right below that platform. Erik was looking at Cassie with admiration in his eyes. It was a look that Aryana seldom saw from him in his business dealings.