Husband With Benefits
Chapter 73: A Different Demon

Chapter 73: A Different Demon

Inside the quiet of Demetri Frost’s office was a scene that his secretary had never imagined she would witness. First their boss had walked into the office carrying his unconscious wife followed by orders to get him things to comfort her. As she had quickly arranged a small bowl of water and a napkin, she’d seen Demetri Frost tenderly taking off his wife’s shoes. The man had then rolled up his sleeves, carefully arranged her on the wide couch so that she would be comfortable and was now gently wiping her forehead with a wet cloth as they waited for a doctor.

Nina looked down at the scene, feeling touched, envious and curious at the same time. Already the office had been abuzz with gossip. And this time, it was people’s jealousy speaking as they pointed out how Demon Frost had probably fallen into the age trap of middle-aged men trying to feel young after marrying a trophy wife. The boss’ young wife had been labelled from being a sugar baby to a Trophy wife, etc.

However, as she looked at the scene in front of her, Nina had a feeling that there was more to this relationship than her boss thinking with the wrong head. She could see the anxiety in his eyes and even traces of guilt. She could also see the way the girl had been pale and trembling when she had been carried inside but the boss’ touch seemed to calm her.

Finally, the doctor entered the office with a soft knock and started to examine the patient. Demetri stood by the corner to watch and she could see that the other Ian, Seb and Gabe were now standing by the door, waiting for the doctor’s verdict.

After a few minutes, the doctor had already checked the vitals and started to talk," Mr. Frost, the lady is unconscious due to shock. She has been in a state of physical and mental stress recently, I believe. You are well aware that there are old fading bruises on her body. It seems to me she was in a physical struggle just now. I can see marks made from someone’s fingers. As you saw there are a few on her waist as well. Maybe someone tried to push her or hold her forcibly."

"She will need physical and mental rest for the near future. I have given her medicines for now, which will help in regulating and calming her emotional state as well as her physical state. She will wake up soon but will remain sleepy for the next few hours. You will also have to take care of her diet. Her blood sugar levels were dangerously low."

As the doctor left the office, Demetri had already turned back to Nora. "Miss Nina, please fetch me a blanket. Also, bring me Lucien. Why is he not here?"

Nina nodded and walked to the outer office where she kept a supply of these things for all the overnighters they were forced to pull and quickly grabbed a fresh blanket. Even though the boss had been focused on his wife, he had not failed to notice the presence of his brother.

Seeing Nina walk out leaving the door open behind her, Ian, Gabe and Seb took it as an invitation to enter.

Ian was the one who took the initiative, placing his hand on his brother’s shoulder, in reassurance. "She will be alright."

To all of them, Demetri had always been an invincible force, cold but indestructible. Seeing him now, had been an eye opened for them and gave them a better understanding of their brother. Demetri wh ohad once been warm and full of love towards them was this now because only this way would he be able to protect them all. And somehow, this young girl had been able to break this facade.

Just then, Lucien entered the office, his face ashen.

"D.. Demon..."

Demetri sighed and turned to look at his brothers finally. Looking at his impassive face, they realized that even though their brother had been vulnerable for a few moments, he was still the same. Each wanted to say something but kept quiet. There was no point in pulling a Tiger’s tail when it was already so agitated.

"Lucy... did you see something?"

Lucien ran a hand through his hair, his eyes gazing at the way his brother’s hand was placed on top of Nora’s and sighed.

"I don’t know much. Nora was just terrified when I saw her outside the building. She probably was trying to get inside, but then she saw me and got scared. She turned around, as if she wanted to go away but then stopped. I’d already nodded for the security to let her in and first she refused but then she came in."

"You are familiar with her?" Demetri questioned Lucien, honing in on his brother’s use of her name.

Lucien nodded and explained," She is a part-time waitress at a cafe which I frequent. We are...like friends. She is also the friend I told you about yesterday."

Demetri nodded as he heard this. Lucien had come to him telling him that he needed to talk about a friend who might be in trouble. However, He’d told him that he would look into it after the details for the IPO had been finalized.

Demetri sighed and turned to look at Ian and Gabe, already knowing that they would have more answers to the questions he had.

"Ian?"

Ian was about to give his report of what he had discovered when he noticed the girl on the couch had started to stir.

Demetri gently caressed her cheek and they watched as she jerked. It was only as she saw that Demetri was next to her, she lay still, leaning her face into his hand. However, the next moment, her eyes met Lucien’s and she jerked away as a small scream left her mouth and she cowered, almost trying to merge into the couch.

As everyone watched in confusion, she pointed to Lucien and spoke," You..."

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