Chapter 116 - 116: A Great Pretender

"Sorry Love, I understand. It won't happen again. But... if you are the one carrying the virus, I don't mind even if you kiss me so many times."

Erick had a mischievous smile on his face as he was staring at Elle's lips intently after he said those words.

Elle unconsciously bit her lower lips as she met his intense gaze. She gulped as she saw something in his eyes...was it desire?

Elle looked away and she cleared her throat.

People around them were also speechless after hearing Erick.

Meanwhile, Chlarice was cursing Elle in her heart. She was trying hard to control her anger and keep her calm after the insult that she received from Elle.

Everyone could feel that there was a tension going on between Elle and Chlarice. June was signaling Bryan to interfere.

But Bryan refused to interfere this time. He didn't want to be involved in this girl's fight. April was his only concern and priority right now.

June turned to Rose but she just shrugged at him. June was left with no choice so he was the one who spoke to break the awkward atmosphere.

"Ahem, Miss Chlarice, it is nice to see you again. Can we have your autograph just like the old days?"

Carl and Allen also started to join the conversation to divert the attention of everyone.

"Me too Miss Chlarice, can we have your autograph also?" Carl requested also.

"Me too!" Allen said with enthusiasm.

Chlarice's unhappiness disappeared when she saw these men were eager to have her autograph.

"Sure gentlemen!" She smiled sweetly at them. Then she glanced and smiled provokingly at Elle.

She wanted to tell her that she was the one famous here and men couldn't resist her charm and Elle was just no one. 

Elle rolled her eyes, she knew what this girl was thinking. She pitied her level of thinking. If she thinks that she was intimidated by her, then she was mistaken.

She didn't care who's famous and who's not. For Elle, she was just a fly who keeps buzzing around and following Erick. Her presence was just insignificant to him.

After June successfully diverted their attention, he was also generous enough to invite Chlarice to join them. Chlarice made sure that she would be seated next to Erick.

However, as soon as Chlarice already sat down in her chair, Elle simply moved toward the vacant seat next to her so Erick ended up sitting on the chair where Elle was sitting before.

Now Erick was in the middle of Rose and Elle. Chlarice frown when she saw their current sitting position. How could she make a move on Erick if he was sitting away from her?

'This girl is really a hindrance to my plan!' Chlarice was cursing Elle in her mind.

"By the way Miss Chlarice, we know that you are already familiar with us so I would like you to meet Elle, she is our Chief Lee's girlfriend." Rose was the one who introduced Elle to Chlarice.

"Oh really, nice meeting you Elle! Sorry I did not know that Chief Lee already had a girlfriend. It was a piece of shocking news!" Chlarice pretended to be shocked.

Elle ignored her and she just continued eating the dessert that Erick got for her. She did not want to waste her time with the girl beside her.

Others noticed the awkwardness between the two girls so they just entertained Chlarice so that she would not bother Elle who obviously did not want to talk to her.

But Chlarice did not plan to leave Elle tonight. She wanted to provoke her and show her the difference status between Elle and her.

She wanted to brag her good points and pointed out Elle's lacking. She wanted to make Elle feel insecure because she thought she was better than her.

"Elle where are you working?" Chlarice asked her.

Elle finally talked to her. "In a cafe, I am a cashier and a waitress." Elle simply said.

Chlarice laughed at her answer. She knew that aside from her pretty face, Elle had just an ordinary background.

"You are also beautiful Elle, do you want to audition and become an artist? I know someone who can help you. Do you want me to recommend you?" Chlarice suggested. 

June, Allen, and Carl looked at Elle and they agreed on the suggestion of Chlarice. They thought Elle had the potential to be famous.

"I agree with her!" June said while Carl and Allen nodded in agreement.

April and Rose did not comment. They shook their head as they looked helplessly to the boys who don't have any idea that Chlarice was not sincere when she told those words to Elle.

April and Rose could sense that Chlarice was looking down at Elle when she heard that Elle was just a cashier and waitress.

On the other hand, Erick shot the three boys a sharp glare. Erick did not like the idea of Elle becoming an actress in the entertainment industry.

If she becomes an actress then she will work with the different guys as her leading man.

Then he imagined Elle had a kissing scene with some of her leading men. This made Erick frown from the thought and gritted his teeth.

'No way! I won't let her do that!'

Erick was about to say something when Elle suddenly spoke up.

"Thank you for the generous offer Miss Chlarice but I prefer to sell some cupcakes and shakes in a Cafe rather than sell myself to a lot of people just to be famous," she said with sarcasm in her voice.

Now everyone could feel the tension between Elle and Chlarice. April and Rose had the urge to laugh but they were able to control themselves. The boys were just staring at the two ladies silently.

"What did you just say, Elle? What do you mean I am selling myself? We are actresses, a professional one. Don't look down at our work."

This time Chlarice was not able to hide her unhappiness and dislike towards Elle. She was now clenching her fist under the table.

'You are the one who first looks down on my job, now that I gave you a taste of your own medicine and now you couldn't control yourself from barking at me.' Elle was laughing inside.

Ëlle just feigned innocent. "Sorry... Did I offend you by saying that? I apologize for the wrong choice of words."

"What I mean is I don't have the confidence to present myself to others just like what an actress is doing so I just prefer to sell cupcakes and shakes."

Chlarice was at loss for words. She did not know that this girl knows how to twist her words. She knew that Elle was also provoking her just like what she was trying to do a while ago. 

But it seemed like Chlarice's plan backfired on her and she was the one losing in the end. She did not expect Elle to be this bold and confident to fight back at her.

Elle stood up and excused herself from the group. An evil smile flashed on her face as she walked towards the comfort room.

She knew that her prey tonight just took the bait. If she calculated it right, then Chlarice would surely follow her in the comfort room to confront her.

Minutes had passed and she was right. Chlarice followed her. Elle did not enter the Comfort Room. She was just standing in the hallway, leaning on the wall as if she was waiting for someone.

Chlarice approached her.

"Well, now we are alone here. You can tell me anything that you want to say." Elle directly said to her not beating around the bush.

Chlarice was taken aback by her very straightforward confrontation. She smirked at her as soon as she recovered from the shock.

"I think, you are not good enough for Erick!" Chlarice said to provoke her.

Elle just raised her brows. "And you think that you are the one suited for him?"

"Of course yes!" Chlarice said with so much confidence.

Elle laughed dryly as she shook her head while looking at the girl in front of her.

"You are pretending to be a sweet and gentle girl in front of him. I can sense that you are fake! You are here to confront me since you don't want Erick to see your bad side."

Should I inform him about your attitude Elle? I am sure he would be disappointed with you when he found out about your bad side. Hahaha," Chlarice challenged her.

Elle was at loss for words when she heard it. Chlarice was somewhat right. She was pretending to be innocent in front of Erick but the truth was she was an assassin.

"Now you are silent because you knew I am right. I wonder what spell did you use to make Erick fall for you? You just look so ordinary for me, a cashier and waitress. Tsk Tsk." Chlarice kept on provoking her.

Elle just kept silent with a serious expression on her face. Chlarice was rejoicing.

"Do you want a bet? I think you and Erick won't last forever and sooner or later you will break apart. Hahaha. I can make him fall for me, you wanna see it? I could try it tonight. "Chlarice continued to challenge her.

"Okay go ahead. Try if you can. Let's go back there?" A sly smile appeared on Elle's face. 

"Sure let's go!" Chlarice could not believe it. She agreed just like that.

'Watch me, girl. Your boyfriend will forget you after tonight!' Chlarice mumbled to herself.

Then they both went back to the venue. Chlarice was walking confidently.

She was occupied with the thoughts about the things she would gonna do to seduce Erick when suddenly something obstructed in her way causing her to trip and fall on the floor with a loud thud.

"Ouch!" Chlarice grunted in pain.

She caught the attention of the other guests. She literally fell forward and now she was facing the floor. It really looked embarrassing. 

Elle bent down to offer her a hand. Chlarice accepted it and Elle helped her to stand up. Elle was grinning widely at her. She leaned over and whispered to Chlarice.

"Hmm don't be embarrassed. You are already used to it. How does it feel to reenact that scene? But this time, there is no Erick who catches you as you fall." 

"You are very naive if you really think that I will let you seduce my man in front of me. He will never be yours. He is mine alone." Elle emphasized her every word.

Chlarice's eyes widened as the realization came to her. It was Elle who made her fall. She was really furious right now. She caused her this kind of embarrassment.

"How dare you!" Chlarice pushed Elle away from her. Then she saw the lady's drink in the table nearby. She picked it up and she splashed it to Elle.

Every guest who saw this scene gasped in surprise. They did not understand what is happening between the two ladies. 

They saw Elle helped Chlarice after she fell down on the floor and then suddenly Chlarice pushed Elle and splashed some lady's drink to her.

They were criticizing her actions. 

Meanwhile, Elle acted as if she was shocked by her action. "Why did you do that? I am just helping you." 

Chlarice was glaring at her. She was really mad and furious. This girl knew some tricks. Elle made her look like she was the bad person here. "You are a great pretender! You are the one who made me trip on the floor." Chlarice shouted.

This time, Erick together with the task force members as well as  James, and Selena found out about the commotion. 

When they arrived, they saw Elle and Chlarice having a confrontation. Then they noticed that Elle's white dress was now wet and had stains.