Husband With Benefits
Chapter 273: Ruckus

Chapter 273: Ruckus

As Lucien and Evangeline entered the building, they could already hear loud voices of arguing and cursing. Lucien raised a brow at that while a security guard rushed in, "Princess Evangeline, the place is not good inside. People have been provoked by the Union Leaders and are unwilling to listen. We feel this is a security threat and ask you to retreat as soon as possible. We will handle this, and then once the people have calmed down."

Evangeline frowned and looked at the security, "What is this about? What is the provocation?"

The security guard hesitated before answering, "The union leaders have been inciting the workers and spreading rumors. At the moment, they are claiming that you have not considered proposals from other investment companies because of your relationship with Mr. Lucien Frost. They are demanding that you apologize to everyone for giving them false hope and step down." Before Evangeline could react, Lucien snorted and shook his head, "They must think you a pushover. Are the union leaders foolish?"

Evangeline stiffened. She had the same thoughts in his head but another thing was at the top now. Lucien was used to being in control. Today’s conference was about establishing authority. Uncle Banfi was trying to show his reach while trying to show her as someone irresponsible and weak. If she retreated now, she would be able to a voice confrontation but if she went in now and something happened... things would get more chaotic.

Her newest worry was the establishment of her own identity. But Lucien was a protective man. She could already feel his aura becoming threatening as he prepared to defend her. Which would avert the disaster for now but make her look weaker in the long run.

She needed to go into this alone but how was she supposed to say this to him without it being offensive.

As she turned her head to look at him, thinking of something to say, Lucien spoke, "I have something to discuss with my team. I’ll go see them at the Hotel. Would an hour be enough?"

Evangeline sighed in relief. "Yes. It would be perfect."

Lucien smiled and quickly leaned forward, giving her a peck on the cheek and whispering, "Stay alert and protect yourself. Don’t make me regret not becoming the alpha male and beating my chest and not threatening people."

Evangeline smiled and nodded again, the humor shining in her eyes. That is exactly what any other man would have done. To show off and protect her, they would have barged in to handle things. Playing the perfect knight to a damsel in distress. However, they wouldn’t have understood that by doing this they would do more harm than good.

Watching his retreat, Evangeline couldn’t help but fall for him all over again. It took a great deal of confidence in oneself and someone else to retreat. Lucifer Frost was too special.

Nodding to the security guard, she ordered, "Let’s proceed."

"But your highness..."

"My people are a threat to me? I’m sure I can handle this much."

The security guard nodded and conveyed her wishes to the rest of the team, letting them know that she would be able to handle things and they needed to be on high alert.

Evangeline stopped just outside the door to the conference room and gestured for the guards to stand quietly, eavesdropping on the loud discussions inside.

She recognized the first voice and almost groaned. No wonder they were all so agitated! This man had a viper for a tongue.

Inside the room:

Gareth Simp screamed at the top of his voice, "They’re trying to blind you with their lies! We won’t let them ruin our chance to stand up for the workers! We demand justice! No more backroom deals! And definitely not bedroom deals!"

Inside the room, Gareth Simp’s words echoed through the heated atmosphere, and as Evangeline listened, her expression hardened. She could feel the collective tension in the room, and she knew that this was the perfect moment for her entrance.

Without hesitation, she stepped into the room, her expression threatening, and spoke in a steely voice, "Mr. Simp, you forget who you are speaking about? Your choice of words is not only disrespectful but borders on insubordination. We are here to address concerns, not to engage in baseless accusations. And I’d advise you to be very careful in the future!"

Seeing that she had the attention of everyone in the room, Evangeline walked towards the center and calmly announced, "We are here to discuss the development project and its impact on our community. If you have legitimate concerns, present them respectfully. But personal attacks have no place in this discussion and will be dealt with appropriate punishment."

The room fell silent for a moment, the weight of Evangeline’s words hanging in the air. Even those who had been vehemently supporting Gareth now hesitated as they watched the guards surround the man, ready to escort him out.

Gareth, who had been taken aback by the sudden appearance, frowned and shouted defiantly, "We won’t be silenced by your threats! We want answers! Do you think that by throwing me out, you can fool everyone?"

Evangeline, however, didn’t flinch. Instead, she delivered a calculated response that left no room for insolence. "The only way to get yourself heard is to speak clearly. If you are shouting gibberish, then don’t blame me. I, Princess Evangeline, have nothing to hide!"

Seeing that everyone in the room had quieted and was paying attention to the girl, Gareth was terrified. Desperately, he screamed, "It is not gibberish! Tell me, is it a lie that you are engaged to an executive from Frost Industries? That is the biggest reason Frost Industries has been given preference over local builders and construction companies, in the name of growth and development!"

"Mr. Simp, are you trying to prove that you are illiterate? And cannot read? Or did you not receive the files that the public information department shared?"

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