Love Began with the First Meeting novel Chapter 169

The continuous flashing lights made Molly a little nervous. Before the event, she had imagined something similar to Mr. Song's birthday party, the closest event her mind could relate. But as it turned out, the birthday party was only a private affair and entirely different. Tonight's party as she'd learned was a high profile charity event with international acclaim, taking the media by storm. Never in her wildest imagination had she thought she'd be thrown into global limelight in one night. At that, she became nervous.

"Don't be afraid, OK?" Eric did not care about the media at all. He tidied the overcoat for Molly, calmly took her by the hand and led her onto the steps.

Perhaps because of the warmth of Eric's hand or his assuring words, which Molly had heard so many times lately, suddenly she regained her composure. She could almost hear Aunt Shirley's words: "Once you take the first step, you'll see how different everything becomes." And as she raised her head with new confidence, a spark ignited in her heart. She decided, she wasn't going to waste her moments of joy on pain or heartache from the past.

For security reasons, the whole hotel was booked, and all the rooms reserved for key guests who would take part in the concert. It was much quieter in the hotel than outside, where thousands of revelers and reporters flooded. A sea of humanity. In the hotel, besides the most representative media house in A City, only a few world famous media houses were allowed in.

"Strange?" asked Eric with a playful wink as they got into an elevator.

"You didn't tell me in advance there would be so many reporters here," Molly said, unimpressed.

"In consideration of the great influence of Wing, did I need to say that?" Eric asked her in reply.

When Molly curled her lips and mumbled, the elevator arrived at the venue on the top floor.

The elevator doors opened as soon as the chime came through. Molly was about to step out when Eric pulled her back.

"Ah!"

Unaccustomed to wearing high heels, let alone ten-centimeter stilettos, she lost balance when Eric held her back. She tipped over awkwardly. She'd have fallen, were it not for Eric's firm grip, swift action, and perfect balancing. She staggered for a second before collapsing into his strong arms.

Feeling slightly embarrassed, she blushed, pouted her lips, and asked,"Wasn't that intentional?"

"Absolutely not!" Eric explained hastily. "If we don't go out hand-in-hand, the media outside are certain to make up stories tomorrow. It might not matter for you, but would place my image on the line."

While they were still talking, the elevator doors closed again. Molly frowned. Eric pressed open and then clasped Molly's hand. As they walked, he added,"The people saw us together downstairs. If they see us get off the elevator apart, there is no doubt we will hit the headlines with it and you can expect to elicit spins and mixed emotions. Of course, if you are willing to take the risk, I will accompany you in spite of the damage!"

"You certainly did it on purpose!" It now dawned on Molly why Eric did that. Just as Brian told her yesterday Eric pretended to treat her well just because she was Brian's woman and he liked fighting with Brian for Brian's possessions.

Within, Molly began to curse. But before she could think through it, she saw two people walk out of another elevator.