Husband With Benefits
Chapter 251: A Plan

Chapter 251: A Plan

"Princess Eleanora! Where were you all night yesterday?" Lily asked the question with sparkling eyes as she leaned close to Nora conspiratorially.

Lily looked at the innocent princess’ face while inside she was gloating. Of course, she knew where the princess had been. She’d followed her to the garden where she’d been staring at that gardener before leaving with him. Lily could not believe that Eleanora would disgrace herself like this.

The Queen had offered her Prince Augustus and instead she went to someone lowly. It was class. It did not matter if one had royal blood or not, their thoughts could not be made Royal. So what if that Gaia was handsome? He had no money and only knew how to work with plants all day.

And the foolish princess probably believed that he’d fallen for her. As if. A lowly man like him would never refuse a woman but she could not be able to be with him. He was simply treating her as a notch in his bedpost.

Anyway, it was not her concern. Soon, Princess Eleanora would fall off her new pedestal and she would be able to see her master become the ruler. And then she would serve him. She did not have any lofty dreams about marrying the master of course. She only wanted him to let her serve him.

And he’d promised to let her do that if she was able to record the princess’ confession tonight. " I went out. I’m kind of tired of staying here, cooped up inside all day. So, I went out for some fresh air."

Nora brushed her hair as she watched Lily repeatedly touch the button on her shirt. The foolish girl was actually trying to get a confession out of her. Well, she needed some help.

"But Princess, it’s dangerous outside and you went alone. You should have atleast taken your security."

"That would be more dangerous, Lily. With the security guards around me, anybody who does not know me will also guess my identity. At least with my unknown face I have the liberty to go alone."

"But where did you go and were you really alone?" Lily asked trying to stress on the person she’d gone out with.

Nora’s lips lifted in a small smirk but she quickly composed herself," Lily! Why are you asking so many questions today? Are you going to leak my personal info?"

Lily looked at Nora with wide eyes and shook her head sharply repeatedly, "No princess. I would never do something like that. I was only worried about you..."

"Relax, Lily. You look as if I caught you with your hand in the cookie jar."

Lily gulped, unable to understand the meaning of the saying. Nora shook her head and simply explained," It’s simple Lily. You look guilty. Now go. As you can see I am perfectly alright. But really tired. I want to sleep."

"But Princess... I need to take care of you."

"I’ll take of everything, Lily.", a quiet voice spoke, scaring her. Lily jumped as she whirled around and stared at the gardener. How did he come inside the house? And he’d even directly come to the Princess’ room. A quick thought struck her and she realized, maybe this was better...

"What... What are you doing here in the princess’ bedroom? A gardener like yourself..."

"Lily! What are you mumbling about. I summoned him here. He has to take care of the garden outside on the balcony. I wanted to discuss plants with him. Just go."

With that, Nora almost pushed Lily all the way down the stairs and out of the house and raced back up the stairs excitedly.

"This is the best part of the entire drama we are pulling off! It is so thrilling to be cheating like this!"

Demetri caught Nora in his arms as she nuzzled against him before carrying her to the couch and sitting down. As Nora settled in his lap, she heaved a huge sigh of relief. This was her home. His arms around her...

"I don’t think I’m ever going to have enough of you, Mr Husband." she murmured.

Demetri smiled, caressing her arms," I hope not. But just in case, I’ll be on my toes ready to woo you anytime."

Nora grinned and even though they were as close as they could be, she could not resist trying to snuggle closer," You are too dangerous, husband. I think I like it..."

Demetri smiled as he placed a small kiss on her forehead. After all, he finally had the world in his arms.

"Demetri? What do you think of the Sterling family?"

"What do I think? It is more important what you think, Nora."

Nora bit her lip before looking up at him, "I don’t know. He’s treated me well during this time. Its just that..."

"You considered him as a father, during this time, didn’t you? And now you are unsure of him and his motives." Demetri finished for her.

Nora looked up at him and smiled," You know me too well."

"I do. So, listen to me. Alexander Sterling is a man who has earned my respect, Nora. So, I can tell that he is trustworthy and upstanding man, doing what he can with the hand that he has been dealt with. As for whether you wish to treat him as family, it is up to you."

"It feels odd, having a father figure suddenly. I can actually feel him trying to curb his protective instincts and not hover. What about Evangeline?"

"Kitten? Are you doubting your own instincts?" Demetri asked her directly.

Nora smiled and quietly laid back her head against his shoulder. He was right. She was indeed doubting her own instincts. However, she just needed to make sure she had not conjured up a random family for herself.

"If you continue to wiggle like this in my lap, you are going to wake up..."

Before Demetri could continue his threat, however, the door to Nora’s bedroom was pushed open...

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