Husband With Benefits -
Chapter 721: You!
Chapter 721: You!
"You! What are you doing here?"
Cai paused mid-handshake with Prince Rafael, turning his head slightly to regard the younger prince with a raised eyebrow.
"What does it look like I’m doing?" Cai replied smoothly before glancing back at Prince Rafael. "Prince Rafael, do I appear to be dancing, or something?"
Rafael chuckled, the corners of his mouth lifting in a slight grin. He sensed the tension crackling between Dr Caius Frost and Kael and found himself intrigued by the hostility in the air. With an easy, curious tone, he asked, " Well, it doesn’t look like dancing... So, do you two know each other?"
"No." The said simultaneously with an edge that had Rafael looking at them even more curiously.
"Well, okay then. I won’t pry but you two look like you might need a mediator. If I turn my back, I won’t find you at each other’s throat, will I?"
Cai scoffed and took his seat, turning to look at Prince Kael, we’ve already done that. So I am not interested. And Prince Rafael, I have a date tonight. So, if you would..."
Kael narrowed his eyes and snapped the question, ’With her?" before he could stop himself.
Cai raised an eyebrow at that while Rafael steepled his fingers and looked at the two. Things really were getting interesting. As far as he knew, Dr Caius Frost, who liven in a different country entirely had nothing to do with his brother...But these two looked like mortal enemies...
Cai leaned back in his chair, his eyes narrowing slightly as he studied Kael. There was a glint of amusement in his gaze, but also a hint of something sharper. "Yes, Kael," he replied evenly, "with her. Is that a problem?"
Kael’s fists clenched at his sides as he struggled to keep his composure. He had meant to keep his emotions in check, but the words tumbled out before he could stop them. "You’re a fool, Caius. I’ve kissed her,did you know that? She’s played me, and I’m sure she’s playing you too. How can you be so sure she’s not fooling you?"
Cai’s expression didn’t waver, though his gaze grew colder. "Because she loves me," he answered simply, as if that was all the explanation needed.
Kael let out a bitter laugh, shaking his head. "Love? Love requires more than just words, Cai. It requires loyalty, faithfulness. How can you trust her when you know what she’s capable of?"
But then, he continued," What is she capable of? Is she not allowed to be physically attracted to someone? She is a live human, not some doll! And so what if she has kissed you? Is that a crime? As for playing with you? Can you honestly say that you did not play her?"
Kael snapped his mouth shut at the question. Because he had indeed played with her. But then...
"Gentlemen, as interesting and as entertaining this argument is, I believe I do have an appointment that I might need get to. So, if you guys could continue this later. Of course, I could send someone to mediate if you want to use the ring..."
Cai scoffed and shook his head," Your brother’s brain is already damaged. If I harm it more, not even I could guarantee a full recovery."
Rafael raised an eyebrow, "You really are a fearless, Dr Frost. I’ll just handle my little brother if only for a moment."
"Kael, I really do need to work. So, would you please leave for now? We can discuss our things later."
Kael narrowed his eyes and glared at his brother. What kind of a business did his brother have with a doctor? He set his jaw, and was prepared to sit into the meeting when Rafael gave him a pointed look," The guard dog we were discussing about earlier. The one you wanted to get rid of? Isn’t he gone now? So, instead of waiting here, why don’t you go and check things out..."
Kael stilled. The guard dog? He thought back to the comment he’d made to Rafael about how the man was now guardign her like a dog not letting him close to even talk to her. Rafael was right. If Caius Frost was here and in for a long meeting then Dora was all alone...
Decisively, he stood up and nodded to his brother. " You are right.I will leave you to your official business before."
As Kael left the room, his back straight and his steps purposeful, both Cai and Rafael watched him go in silence. The tension he left behind hung in the air for a moment longer until Cai let out a soft chuckle, leaning back in his chair.
"I never thought I’d be compared to a guard dog," Cai remarked dryly, his tone light, though his eyes still carried a trace of amusement.
Rafael turned to him, raising an eyebrow in surprise. "How did you know what we were talking about?"
Cai shrugged," It is not that difficult. Kael was prepared to sit in on the meeting just now, ready to create trouble. But you got rid of him and even guessed my identity correctly. You are a smart one, Prince Rafael."
Rafe smiled and nodded," But Kael just told me that you are protective of the girl. And yet, I don’t see you rushing after him to stop him from going to her. So, I guess your relationship is not that serious?"
Cai shook his head," Fishing on behalf of your brother?"
Prince Rafael shook his," I am just curious who could be the girl that has the attention of the great Caius Frost and my own brother. She must be something."
Cai smiled," She is something... But unfortunately for your brother, he lost his chance with her. Anyway, let him try. So, Prince Rafael. What business did you have with me?"
Rafael wanted to ask more but seeing that he’d finally had an appointement with Dr Caius, he decided to not waste it. "Yes, business. As you know, Petrovia is looking to expand its medical infrastructure. We’re aiming to become a hub for medical tourism in the region. And for that, we need the best. And..."
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