chapter 053 Capturing Moments

Eric's voice, though not loud, resonated with an unquestionable authority. As he cradled Aurora in his arms, she trembled, her cheeks flushing a deep shade of pink. No man had ever held her in such a manner. Yet, she did not resist, allowing Eric to hold her close. She understood that his actions were merely to make their charade more convincing.Observing the woman he yearned for in the arms of another man, Michael was consumed by jealousy. It was a scene he had often dreamed of, yet he was powerless to alter the circumstances."Did you comprehend my words? Respond!" Eric's cold voice echoed, demanding an answer from Michael."I...I understand, Mr. ""Phillips," Michael managed to respond, his teeth clenched in frustration.After all, Eric's influence was far greater than his own. Would he dare to challenge the grandson of the wealthiest man over a woman? The answer was a resounding no."You better knowunderstand your placeposition. If you dare to refusedefy me, I can guaranteeassure you that your family's company won't business will not survive in New York,""," Eric said coldly.

""warned, his tone icy."Yes! I understand!""!" Michael nodded repeatedly nodded, wiping the cold sweat from his forehead. He knewwas well aware that with Eric's statusstature, he could definitelyindeed make it happen.

""good on his threat."Mr. Phillips, Aurora, I suddenlyjust remembered that I have something an urgent matter to attend to. I'llI must take my leave first. I wish you both happiness,""," Michael said while standing up.

announced, rising from his seat.His entire back was drenched inslick with cold sweat now, and he didn't want to stay for another second. He just wanted to leavehad no desire to linger. His only wish was to escape as soonswiftly as possible.

"""Wait!"" Eric called out, stopping!" Eric's voice halted him.

"" in his tracks."Mr. Phillips, is there anythingsomething else?""?" Michael turned his head, feeling quite anxious, afraid, his anxiety palpable, fearing that Eric might cause himfurther trouble.

"""I just wanted to remind you that you can leave now, but don't forget, this meal is on your tab.

"" Before you go, don't forgetdepart, make sure to settle the bill,""," Eric said with, a smirk.

playing on his lips.Michael's facial musclesface twitched violently, andinvoluntarily, his complexion became even uglier.darkening. He thoughthad assumed that since he didn't eathadn't eaten, he wouldn't havebe expected to pay the bill. Plus. Moreover, he believedhad thought that Eric, being the grandson of a billionaire, would easily cover the cost of the meal. He didn't expect Eric to make him pay.

"". He hadn't anticipated Eric's demand."What's the matter? Is there a problem?"" Eric put on a serious expression.

""...an issue?" Eric asked, feigning seriousness."...No problem, I'll go settle the bill,""," Michael forced a smile.

How could Michaelhe dare to say there was a problem?Butvoice his displeasure? Yet, his heart was bleedingached. His car costwas worth just over a million, and this meal cost hundreds of thousands! And to make it worse, someone else ateAnd the worst part was, he hadn't even partaken in most of it! YetStill, he didn't dare refuse!

When Aurora sawto object!Upon witnessing Michael's pitiful expressionstate, having suffered a greatsignificant loss but not daring to speak up, she yet unable to voice his discontent, Aurora couldn't help but cover her mouth and stifle a laugh.

After Michael left.

""...Once Michael had departed, Aurora turned to Eric, her voice soft, "...Now, you can release me,"" Aurora said shyly because Eric was still hugging her.

"".""Of course.""." Eric laughedchuckled awkwardly, then quickly let go ofreleasing his hold on Aurora.

But theHowever, Aurora's sweet fragrance from Aurora's body still lingered on Eric.

""him."I only held you to make our relationship appear more authenticgenuine. You... don't mind, do you?""?" Eric touchedasked, touching his nose.

"""Of course not, you were helping me."" Aurora said shyly.

Then," Aurora replied, her voice barely above a whisper.She then changed the subject and giggled, "", her laughter light, "But seeing Michael suffer and be forced to surrender, not daringunable to utter a word, it's really funny.""

quite amusing."Eric also smiled, ""shared her amusement, "He asked forbrought it. upon himself. I think he won'tdoubt he'll dare to have any designs onpursue you in the future.""

"".""Eric, thank you so much. If it weren't for you, I don't know how long Michael would have botheredcontinued to pester me. You came and solved the problems.""resolved everything," Aurora smiled.

""said, her smile radiant."If you encounter such trouble again, just findcall me. I'm at your service anytime. In New York, I don't think there's any second-generation rich heirkid that I can't handle,""," Eric casually said.

replied nonchalantly.For Erichim, this was truly a small matter.

""Okayminor issue."Alright then, if you say soinsist. You're a really good person.""," Aurora seemed very happy.

said, her happiness evident.It must be saidnoted that her every smile and frown stirred people'shad the power to captivate hearts. It'sIt was no wonder so many people wanted to pursuemen sought her.

affection.At thisthat moment, Eric jokingly said, ""teased, "Aurora, you're single now. Since there areWith so many people chasing after yousuitors, why don't you choose one? When you get oldage, there won'tmight not be anyone chasing afterleft to chase you anymore.""

."Aurora smirked discreetly and replied, ""subtly, "Those peoplemen are only interested in my appearancelooks. They cancould never be life partners. I don't care if the person I choose comes from ais wealthy family; I only care about what kind of person they are.their character. If I meet someone suitable, I will naturally consider it.""

""them.""I wonder what kind of person you consider suitable,""," Eric curiously asked.

"", curiosity piqued."For example, someone like you,""," Aurora said with areplied, her smile. warm and inviting.

Eric suddenly felt a little embarrassed, as if there was a hint of implication... At this momentA sudden blush of embarrassment crept onto Eric's face, as if he had detected a subtle insinuation. Just then, the waiter started serving the food.began to serve their meal. Eric and Aurora atedined and chattedconversed, spending nearly an hour together. This in each other's company. The lunch washad originally Michael'sbeen an invitation to from Michael to Aurora, but it had evolved into a shared meal between Eric and Aurora, but it ended up being a meal shared by Eric and Aurora. Of course, they mainly discussed some . Their discussion primarily revolved around company matters, with very little talk about personal affairs.

After finishingtopics making only brief appearances.Once they had finished their meal, Eric initially suggested escortinghad offered to escort Aurora, but she had come byarrived in her own car. SoThus, Eric accompanied Aurora all the way her to the underground parking lot. In front of Standing beside Aurora's Audi car, Eric spoke, he leaned in to speak to her insidethrough the car, saying, ""open window. "Aurora, please drive carefully on the way. If," he advised. "And remember, if you encounterever run into any trouble next time, remember to give me a , don't hesitate to call.""

"" me.""Okay!""!" Aurora nodded and smiled at Eric,responded, her nod accompanied by a warm smile. She then drove away. Watching Aurora's car leave, Ericoff, leaving Eric to watch her car disappear. He couldn't help but shake his head and smile. Immediately after, Eric headed straight at the unfolding events. With that, he made his way to his own car. When Eric returned toUpon reaching his Lamborghini, he sawfound two young people, a man and a woman, sittingperched on the hood of his car, engrossed in taking selfies. The man was tall, standing around 6'1, andwhile the woman hadsported heavy makeup on and was dressed quite revealingly.

They were having a great time taking pictures. Eric smiled and walked directly in front of them. ""It's not and revealing attire.They seemed to be thoroughly enjoying their impromptu photo session. Eric, maintaining his composure, approached them. "I don't think it's appropriate to sit on someone else's car hood and take photos like this, is it?"" Eric said to them with a smile that was not really afor a photo shoot, do you?" he asked, his smile. As soon as Eric said this not quite reaching his eyes. At his words, the man and the woman stopped and lookedpaused, turning to look at him. The tall man lookedgave Eric up and down anda once-over before responding sarcastically said, "", "Who do you think you are? What business isWhat's it of yours?""

After glancing at Eric, theto you?"The heavily made-up woman also arrogantly said, ""chimed in, her tone equally arrogant. "How do you know this is someone else'sisn't my car? It's mine! Is there a problem with me sitting on my own car and taking pictures?""

""?""Your car?"" ?" Eric couldn't help but laugh. This was Eric'shis Lamborghini, and yet she claimed it as hers? The heavily made-up woman probably didn't realize that the person in front of her was the owner of this car.

""You claiming it as her own? It was clear the woman hadn't realized that the man standing before her was the car's actual owner."If you say it's your car, right? Thenthen show me the key.""," Eric said with achallenged, his smile that wasstill not really a smile.

quite genuine.The tall man next tobeside her shouted, ""barked, "Who do you think you are? YouJust because you say we should show it to you, so we show it to you? ""

""Sorryshould?""Apologies, but this Lamborghini is mine,""," Eric said with astated, his smile.

"" now genuine."Yours?""?" The tall man and the heavily made-up woman burst into laughter. ""Haha, you're such a big talker. With "You're quite the braggart. You think with your outfit, you think you can drive a Lamborghini?""

?"The tall man laughed. ""continued to laugh while the woman sneered, "The bicycle next to you is more your mode of transportation,"" the heavily made-up woman sneered.

speed."After laughing a few timesmore rounds of laughter, the heavily made-up woman continued, ""added, "I see you're saying all this because you also want to take a few pictures with the Lamborghini to show off. Once we're done, it's your turn.""

"".""Really? Can I really take a picture?""?" Eric pretended to showfeigned excitement.", playing along with their game.