Chapter 172

"Your responsibilities are heavier now, Erica. I'm old and my health is failing. You're my only child." The quiet dinners, just the two of them, always brought a sense of sadness to Michael Lewis's heart. Being on the list of wealthy and successful businessmen didn't guarantee happiness for the 60-year-old man.

"Don't worry, Dad. I can handle everything. From now on, just focus on your health!" Erica replied firmly. She already knew where her father was heading with this conversation.

"That's not what I'm hoping for. I want you to get married soon. Just tell me, who's the man you want? I'll help make him marry you. I'm tired of trying to match you with other businessmen. You always refuse." Michael Lewis sighed deeply. There was a look of sadness on his tired, aged face.

Erica smiled, as she always did. She never revealed how broken she felt, how her confidence had been shattered over the past years.

Erica was stunningly beautiful. Her height was above average. Her slender figure w