Husband With Benefits
Chapter 751: No Fight

Chapter 751: No Fight

"What do you mean they didn’t argue at all?" Sir Rupert demanded, his brow furrowing as he turned his piercing gaze toward his informant. The news of Prince Kael’s unusually calm reaction to hearing about his lover spending the night alone with his own brother, Rafael, didn’t sit well with him.

Given Kael’s history and the depth of his possessiveness, any hint of his Dora being linked with another man should have sparked an intense, irrational response. Especially Rafael who had always been his natural rival. Kael’s reaction should have been explosive, marked by an interrogation or at the very least, a display of cold disdain. Yet, according to the informant, nothing of the sort had occurred.

The informant, shifted uncomfortably under Rupert’s intense scrutiny and cleared his throat before responding. "Sir, from what I was able to gather, Princess Isidora returned earlier this morning and met Prince Kael for a late brunch. There were no signs of tension between them, and they seemed to enjoy their time together. However, they didn’t have much time, as Prince Kael had to leave shortly afterward for an important business conference in the afternoon."

"Yes, I’m well aware of the conference," Sir Rupert interrupted, a hint of impatience creeping into his voice. "But Rafael and Isidora are a hot topic of conversation everywhere right now! Everyone is talking about them. Why, then, did these two not argue? Surely he would have been at least a little cold toward her, if not outright furious? His lover spent the entire night on a deserted island with another man! Is he not the least bit bothered? Did you consult the body language expert?"

The informant hesitated, as if weighing his next words carefully. "Yes, sir. There was nothing of the sort in their body language to indicate that they were not in perfect harmony with each other according to the expert as well. They both behaved as if there wasn’t anything amiss between them. No heated words, no distant glances. They had a pleasant meal together, shared some light conversation, and then went their separate ways, as if nothing unusual had happened."

Sir Rupert’s frown deepened as he dismissed the man. This was beyond interesting. Prince Kael showed no sign of jealousy or frustration? Not even a subtle shift in his demeanor? How did the leapord change his spots? It seemed he had underestimated the relationship between these two. Or rather he had underestimated Isidora Sterling who had somehow helped Kael overcome his past. Very good. But the point was how much stronger was the trust and how much pressure could it take? Only time would tell. This was just the beginning.

Picking up his phone, Rupert made another call, his mind already devising his next move. "The trending topic? What’s the point of a few pictures taken in the dark of night? The buzz will fade if not sustained. If you want to make the most of this, you need more compelling material. Dig up photographs from past events, meetings—anything that can be used to construct a narrative. Have someone edit them to create the illusion of a deeper connection between Rafael and Isidora. Present it as a tragic love story thwarted by their societal positions. Find images where they appear lost or distant, and merge them as if they’re gazing longingly at each other. You’re capable of this. Do I need to spell out every detail?"

He paused, listening to the response from the other end before nodding in satisfaction. "Yes, make sure to stoke the flames. Every netizen should be rooting for their love to overcome all odds."

As he ended the call, Sir Rupert’s mind continued to race with ideas. He knew he needed to create a more dramatic and compelling scenario to keep Rafael and Isidora in the limelight. Particularly now that Prince Kael would be absent, it was the perfect opportunity to sow seeds of doubt and tension.

Leaning back in his chair, he began to formulate his next scheme. He dialed a number he hadn’t used in years. A sultry voice answered after a few rings.

"Cassandra," he said, his tone brisk, "I need you to orchestrate a high-profile charity gala for this weekend."

Cassandra’s surprise was evident, but she quickly recovered. "A charity gala? That’s quite sudden.It will be difficult to get dates and RSVPs from guests..."

"That is what you will be paid for. The charity function needs to be organized on behalf of Prince Rafael for the William Sterling foundationg for research in neurogical diseases. For the gala, you will ask the people to donate any precious things from their collection which they can buy at the charity auction. And then later you will buy the item that has been donated by Princess Isidora..."

Having explained his plan, Sir Rupert leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes. He’d like to see the bonds break and the brothers fight. Only then, he would be at peace when he died.

As he thought this, his body was racked by coughs and he spit out blood as he tried to steady himself. And yet, there was no fear within him. All he wanted was to ruin Kael before he went to the other side... And for that, if he had to fight death he would!

He had to make one more call before he could retire for the day... And yet, he needed to make time for it. He did not have the energy for it.

After a few minutes, he dialed a number he knew would not be available to talk at the moment, and as expected, met a voice mail. Putting on a concerned expression, he spoke into the machine," Kael! What is this I am hearing on the news? Rafael and Isidora? How is this possible? Is it true?Crown Prince Rafael likes Princess Isidora. Is that why you went after her? Because of the past you now want to take what Rafael likes?

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