Husband With Benefits
Chapter 140: The Annual Ball

Chapter 140: The Annual Ball

As the grand ballroom doors swung open with a hushed anticipation, a ripple of murmurs cascaded through the opulent gathering.

So this was the girl who had taken the most eligible bachelor off the market. Tonight was the annual celebration of the Frost Industries and the only topic had been the young wife of the CEO. Those who had seen the lady swore that she was an immortal fairy who had graced the earth with her presence while those who had not scoffed at the exaggeration while simultaneously looking down at her in their heart. A young girl in university standing next to the most accomplished man in the country?

She could only be a sugar baby or a trophy wife. An accessory that could be changed any time.

The lady had been introduced a couple of months ago at the old Chairman’s birthday party and soon disappeared after that. It was said that she was already on her way out. It was because of this that rumours grew about the bad blood between the Foster family and the eldest daughter-in-law.

Already people were waiting for the news of the break up of the couple and the subsequent drama that would take place. After all, pre nuptial or not, the girl would not easily leave the man so easily.

Many whispered that Demetri’s marriage had been an effort to save face since his long-time fiancé had been snatched by his own brother. But why the man would marry a little no body with no accomplishments to show was beyond them. There were many other eligible and outstanding ladies in their society. Many who had actually overcome their fear of the man and even thrown themselves at him. Maybe they could not compare to the outstanding Arabelle Winthrop but they could definitely overpower a little trophy.

While others whispered that the man had reached middle age and was trying to re-live his youth through his new and younger wife.

Either way, no one believed Nora Frost would dare show her face at the annual ball for the Frosts. After all, she could already be old news.

However, standing now, at the entrance was Nora, the epitome of grace and sophistication as she stood with Demetri. Her presence and aura matched that of her husband, shocking most of the gossipers into silence. Those who believed that the accounts of her beauty were exaggerated could not believe their eyes while those who scoffed at the CEO for falling off the pedestal could only stare.

Nora looked into the sea of people who stood there amid elegant dresses and suits and whispered to her husband, "This is the part I am going to hate the most. Do I look like a goldfish in a bowl. They are all staring at us as if they have never seen a woman."

Demetri sent her an ironic look and whispered, "You were the one who wanted to come out and flaunt so that Lara Anderson would not be able to sit still. I am already willing to go home and grow some plants."

Nora rolled her eyes at him. "While I am eternally thankful for your green thumb, I need you to accompany me in this fish bowl so you can be the big fish and I can cower behind you."

"That won’t work, kitten. You do not know how to cower."

"Are you people going to stand there all night feeding people dog food?"

Demon and Nora turned their heads simultaneously as Ian stood there smirking up at them. Nora’s smile widened and she quickly walked forward to greet Ian before stepping back to Demetri’s side and continuing, "Well, it would serve these people right. If I was not worried that Demetri’s reputation would be harmed, I would have done just that. Let him dote on me all evening."

Ian grinned, already imagining his brother being a wife slave and took the opportunity to instigate," I don’t know how mistaken you are about his reputation. I mean, you do know he is called a Demon. And Demons are not very friendly. But if he ’dotes’ on you, it will probably be good for his image. Make people think that he is more human."

"Hmm, that is what I am talking about. If everyone sees him as human, all those women who are eyeing me enviously now will throw themselves at him and try to seduce him. Its better if I let them keep a healthy fear of him."

Ian stared at her illogical but somehow sound reasoning and offered," Don’t you trust Demon to not cheat on you?"

Nora shook her head and grinned mischievously, " I totally trust your brother. After all I don’t want to be responsible for loss of innocent lives." She then beckoned him close and spoke softly, "And isn’t everyone gossiping about how I am too young for him and he is an old man? Well, since I am so young, he can barely keep up with me... How is he going to have the stamina..."

The implied meaning caused Ian’s ears to turn red as he excused himself while Demetri shook his head," It seems you have figured a way to outsmart Ian by embarrassing him. But this won’t last long, Soon, he will be onto your game and then he will be the one teasing you mercilessly."

Nora grinned up at Demetri cheekily as she said, "Its his fault. He is a known playboy but he blushes like a schoolboy because he totally does not expect me to make such outrageous remarks! I’ll think of something else by the time he figures this out."

Demetri pulled Nora closer,"Hmm. So I am an old man who is not able to keep up with you,hmm? Let’s see who has trouble keeping up with whom?"

Nora bit her lip wondering if she had shot herself in the foot and threw him an innocent look, " Of course you are not an old man. Who would dare say such a thing to a man in his prime..."

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