Charmed by the Billionaire CEO
Chapter 157: Golden mask man

Chapter 157: Golden mask man

Evening

Gwen had picked a masquerade theme for the success party. She wanted the event to be enjoyable as it was a massive triumph for both Fords and the Knights.

The invitees were sent on short notice to every affiliate who shared a good relationship with Melanin. Not only were business people from all over the world welcomed, but renowned reporters from different mass media joined the event to click and share the news every minute.

Soon the hall began to fill with elites and business people who came along with their partners to congratulate the victors.

Since the news about Tristan Knight being in relation with supermodel Ashley Brown broke out, people have been eager to see the couple together, and this event turned out to be their first public appearance as partners.

Soon the black Mercedes Benz stopped at the entrance of the event hall. Looking at the crowd waiting for the couple to step out, Tristan looked at Ashley as he held her hand gently.

"Are you ready, my dear wife?"

Tristan had already mentioned to her the purpose for inviting the media. He not only wanted to make a public appearance but also wanted to flaunt the beauty next to him.

The day Tristan married her, he always wished to walk hand in hand, showing off their relationship to everyone and today, he finally got the chance to do so. She was his, and he wanted the entire world to know.

It also warned those who would try to mess with her. Now that he was by her side, he wouldn’t let anyone target her for no reason, or else the person would have to deal with him.

Ashley smiled, nodding, and the couple stepped out of the car. The second they were out, flashlights fell over them, capturing the special moment as the couple walked inside the hall heavily guarded by Tristan’s men.

Even with the mask on, their appearance stood out when they stepped inside the vast hall. Everyone’s eyes fell on the elegant couple as they walked deeper into the crowd.

Ashley could hear the whispers as they walked, greeting everyone. She always felt left out as she could never enjoy such a gathering, but with Tristan, she could finally be at ease.

Her grip on him tightened as they finally stopped." Are you okay?" she heard Tristan ask.

Ashley never thought she would be grasping so much attention. It may be that Tristan’s powerful aura made everyone’s attention fall on her too.

"Can’t they look elsewhere" she whispered, making him chuckle.

"I thought you would be used to this" since Ashley was a model, Tristan thought she was familiar with such a mass crowd, but her words said something else.

"I would’ve gladly accepted their attention if it was solely on me, but - " she paused, making him look at the eyes that were craving him and throwing daggers at her.

Tristan then understood what she meant. Averting his eyes on her, he brought her hand close to his lips and kissed her.

"Then what should I think of those lustful eyes squinting my wife? Should I go and pluck them out of their socket?" though his words were calm, she didn’t fail to notice the sparkle of threat in them.

Bring the hand she held close to her lips, she kissed it, and her lips curled up," You think I care when I have such a charming man next to me" she told the truth.

With Tristan next to her, she didn’t care who lusted over her because she knew no one apart from Tristan would make her feel those emotions that would shake her entire soul.

He had the power to control her mind and body just with his words, and she would never be able to get swayed by anyone else. Her heart and soul belonged to him, solely him.

The party began, and everyone got busy. Tristan, too introduced Ashley to some of his business partners. Ashley was also getting along with the talks as she began to feel comfortable around them.

"They look so perfect together," Gwen, who wasn’t looking less than a diva wearing an off-shoulder maroon long-length gown, said dreamily, looking at the couple who captured everyone’s attention.

On the other hand, Karl kept a poker face as he tried to get rid of those eyes that fell on Gwen. He thought it would be Ashley and Tristan who would gather everyone’s attention, but no, some wanted to snatch his girl away from him.

"I just want to punch them" Karl’s words snapped Gwen out of her dreamland, and she turned to see Karl sulking, standing next to her.

Gwen frowned as she looked in the direction Karl was staring. Gwen burst into laughter, making the man sulk even more.

"That’s not funny," he said, ignoring her smile.

"If looks could kill, then that man would be died by now" Gwen looked at the poor guy who was scared by Karl’s gloominess just because he was checking her out.

This man was a walking, jealous machine. If he had the power to turn anyone blind, he would have blinded everyone who laid their eyes on her.

Gwen pinched his cheeks lovingly," Why are you so cute, Karl? It makes me want to kiss you" she couldn’t control her tongue as she said what she felt.

Lifting his brow Karl turned to face Gwen," Then shouldn’t you fulfil your wish to kiss me? Let everyone know that you are taken, and the person you belong to is me" his sudden confession made her cough.

How can this man become so bold all of a sudden? Was it because he was jealous, or he tended to blow her mind with sensual words?

Karl smirked, watching her turn silent. So he finally found a way to make Gwen silent.

Looking at the crowd, he turned his attention back on Gwen," Would you like to dance with me" he asked.

Gwen gasped when she felt him hold her hand, bringing it closer to his lips as he kissed it. His eyes bore into her, making her go crazy.

Without wasting a second, she nodded her head, and they walked passing through the crowd making their way to the centre of the hall.

Soon everyone joined the couple along with their respective partners. Since everyone wore a mask hiding their face, it was hard for anyone to recognise them.

"Would you like to dance with me?" Tristan asked, forwarding his hand for Ashley to hold. Without hesitating, she grabbed his hand, and the couple joined the others on the dance floor.

Moving along with the musical music, Tristan and Ashley began dancing. Tristan wrapped his arm around Ashley’s slender waist while she rested her palm on his heart and the other hand snaked around his neck as they slowly began to move, feeling the music’s beat.

"You look so beautiful that I want to kiss you endlessly" Tristan’s eyes never darted from her face. She looked like a goddess who was sent only for him.

With her in his arms, he felt like he would conquer anything.

Ashley smiled, blushing at his suggestive remark. If they weren’t in public, she would have asked him to take her as he wished, but he had to wait until they reached home.

Leaning closer to her ear, he whispers," We still have to finish our unfinished business" he makes her remember the thing they left halfway because they didn’t want to be late.

"I am looking forward to it, Mr Knight" Ashley, too, wanted to get out of there and reach home.

Pulling her closer Tristan danced and kept moving. Everyone watched the couple move gracefully along the music. It was hard for them not to notice how deep in love they both looked.

Tristan and Ashley were enjoying each other’s company when Tristan’s phone suddenly vibrated. Their trance broke as it kept buzzing continuously.

"I think you should attend the call," Ashley said, watching Tristan grunt in frustration.

"I will be quick," he said, taking the phone out from his pocket and walking away from the dance floor.

Ashley watched him rush out and was about to leave when someone blocked her way.

"I don’t think your partner just left", a man wearing a vintage golden mask appeared in front of her.

His heavy voice made her lift her head to look at him. The tall man with emerald eyes stood in front of her with a gentle smile pestering on his face.

Ashley tried to recall if Tristan had somehow introduced them, but she couldn’t remember meeting him. ’Maybe I forgot’, she thought, looking at the man.

"Yes, he went to attend to an emergency call," she answered politely and was about to leave when he stopped her.

"Would you don’t mind, can I dance with you until you man returns" his words made her halt her step, and she turned to face him.

Though his lips never stopped smiling at her. There was something strange about this man who told Ashley to stay away.

She didn’t want to sound rude, as her behaviour would somehow affect Tristan’s reputation. But this man gave her creepy vibes. The way his eyes held animosity that didn’t match the smile made her want to retreat, but then she looked at the eyes that fell on her.

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