Chapter 229: Rumors About Him
George Lee who was standing on the terrace of his mansion, watched as his grandson and Marlon walked toward a black Maybach parked near the gate. Erik’s back was erect and no longer hunched and his footsteps seemed to be light and lively.
A smile appeared on the old man’s wrinkled face. He has not seen Erik look so happy after a long time.
He let out a deep breath. He decided to no longer interfere in his grandson’s married life. He learned a painful lesson a few months ago when Aryana Jones disappeared. He did not expect that it would cause such a terrible blow to his grandson. He was happy that there was someone who made a move on Arayana first. What if it was him? Wouldn’t Erik hate him to death?
His grandson was just like him. He does not fall in love quickly but when he does, it is deep and he is a loyal person. As far as he knew, Erik only loved two women in his life, Cassie and Aryana. Cassie was his first love but he loved Aryana more. So even if Aryana was of lowly background, he was inclined to accept him into the family.
"What am I saying? Didn’t Marlon say that Aryana was the granddaughter of the Chairman of the Mu Conglomerate? Her background is no longer ordinary." The Lee patriarch muttered to himself as he went back inside the living room while humming a song.
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Erik and Marlon went straight to Midnight Club after having dinner with George Lee. Alex and Franco were already in the private room when they arrived. It has been a long time since this group of friends gathered for a drink.
"How are you and Julia, Franco?" Alex asked. "I am really curious how you made her give up her obsession with Erik?" Alex cast a sideways glance at Erik who seemed to be in a good mood as he picked up a glass of wine.
Alex insisted on having wine tonight instead of their usual tequila or whiskey. He worried about Erik’s stomach ulcer. At least wine has lesser alcohol content.
"Maybe, I satisfy her in bed? Or maybe because she thought I was more handsome and richer than Erik?" Franco blew a ring of smoke to Alex. Alex coughed after inhaling the smoke.
"Huh? More handsome than Erik? You’re dreaming." Alex retorted.