"Brother..." Eric, snapping out of his shock, promptly called out to him, but Casiano didn't turn his head. Billie, observing Casiano's retreating silhouette, asked with profound implication, "What's the matter with your brother?" Eric merely chuckled, "He's the sole heir of Davies Corporation; the pressure occasionally leads to peculiar temperaments. I hope you and Ms. Barton will not take it to heart."
Following a brief explanation, Eric lifted his glass, offering an apology to Billie and Alla, "In his stead, I will penalize myself with a drink." After draining the glass, Eric set it aside, suggesting softly, "You both carry on. I'll go check on him." His manners were impeccable and his words courteous, leaving Billie no reason to detain him. "Let's convene another time then," he conceded.
