Husband With Benefits
Chapter 733: An Agreement

Chapter 733: An Agreement

In a promising turn of events, relations between Estania and Petrovia seem to be strengthening as ongoing negotiations are being viewed in a positive light. This can be considered a significant step for Princess Isidora, who is leading the negotiations between Estania and Petrovia. Her well-known friendship with Dr. Caius Frost has only strengthened these diplomatic ties. Recently, Dr. Caius signed an agreement to establish his research center in Petrovia, marking a new era of growth for both nations. Estania on the other hand is set to benefit from increased trade, particularly through the export of medicinal equipment to Petrovia, as this partnership between the Frost family and the Petrovians continues to flourish."

Keal glared at the picture of Dr Caius Frost and Isidora that was being shown on the screen. Why did they have to use such a picture where the two looked like a family. There were so many other pictures of her on their bloody social media account! And what was with holding a baby between them? Who was the kid?

Kael paced his room as he wondered if he should really talk to her. He knew he needed to apologize to her. But then didn’t she owe him an apology too. She’d been two timing him as well with that Cai.. Or maybe it was two timing Cai since that man seemed more preferable to her.

He looked at the message he’d received from his parents. Did they really have to make this sound like some sort of a business deal? Ask her on another date and try to court her. She is a good match for you. If he wooed her now, wouldn’t she have another chance to accuse him later on, claiming that he was with her only for the business. Also, why did it feel they were trying to sell him off and even making him play his own salesman?

What he needed was to find a way to have them back off for now and concentrate on whatever it was between him and Dora. That was of utmost importance for now.

He picked up his phone, to type out a message and then when he saw an incoming message from her, he almost dropped it...

Instinctively, he lunged to grab it midair, but his fingertips only grazed the edge. The phone bounced off his hand, sailed through the air, and landed with a loud thud across the room.

"Damn it!" he muttered, rushing over to retrieve it. He picked it up quickly, eyes darting to the screen, hoping the message was still there. But instead, the phone had gone blank, the screen dark.

"What the—? How can a phone be this delicate?" he growled, pressing the power button, but the device remained stubbornly off.

Frustrated, Keal ran a hand through his hair, pacing. Damn it! He needed to know that what he had read was indeed what he had read.

Keal jabbed at the landline, dialing the number for his usual tech guy, pacing as he waited for someone to pick up.

"Come on, come on..."

Finally, a voice answered. "TechConnect, how can I—"

"My phone’s dead, and I need it fixed. Now."

"We’ll send someone right away, your highness."

Kael placed the phone back on and glared at the blank screen again. There were some benefits to being a prince. If only he could use his rank and order the phone to turn on again!

After what felt like forever, the technician finally stood up, handing the phone back to Keal. "All set, sir. Just needed a reset, nothing major. Your screen is also not harmed..."

Keal grabbed the phone, barely muttering a thanks before rushing to unlock it as the technician took his leave. His heart raced as the screen flickered back to life, the message still there. He opened it and grimaced. Holy sh*t! She really had written what she had.

Clutching the phone in his hand, he bolted out of his house and straight towards her hotel room, leaving behind smoke as his care raced away.

***

Dora glanced at the message she had sent and sighed. He’d seen it almost an hour ago and had yet to reply. Her finger hovered over the delete icon. She should not have listened to Cai. Why did she have to be so foolish?

Just then, there was an urgent knocking on the door and she frowned. Who could it be at this hour? She opened it cautiously, and her breath caught in her throat. She’d been waiting for a reply and instead he’s shown up here?

"Kael? What are you doing here?"

He didn’t answer her immediately. Instead, his intense gaze roamed over her, taking in her slightly rumpled appearance. He clenched his hands and then without a word, he stepped inside, brushing past her as if he owned the place. Dora stumbled back, bewildered, and turned to face him as he closed the door behind him with a sharp click.

"What the hell?" she began, but Kael was already moving. His eyes darted around the room, scanning every corner. He walked briskly over to the curtains and yanked them back, peering behind them. Then he checked the closet, swinging the doors open with force.

"What are you doing?" Dora’s voice was incredulous now, her confusion mixing with irritation.

Kael continued his search, his movements brisk, as if he was hunting for something—or someone. "Where is he?" His voice was low and gruff, laced with frustration.

Dora’s brows furrowed. "Who? What are you talking about?"

He stopped and turned to her, his expression unreadable but tense. "That bas&ard! Who else?"

Dora frowned and with a hand on her hips pointed at him," What are you talking about?"

"I am talking about the bas*ard with whom you are planning to use these!" He said as he showed the phone’s screen to her

It took her a moment before she started to laugh. He thought... As she caught her breath, her eyes fell on his disgruntled expression and then on the condoms in the picture and she laughed harder.

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