While Aurora was feeling tortured being forced fed dog food by her two friends, at one corner not far from Aurora's table, Cole seem to be bored even though he was surrounded some boot licking people trying to know more about him. His gaze never left Aurora while once in a while he replied curtly for the sake of 'networking' says his P.A. He's been nagged by his P.A. endlessly the moment he reached the hotel while P.A Dom was looking haggard when he couldn't find his boss anywhere nor able to contact him. For his P.A sake, he decided to be 'nice' to others. And it doesn't mean he will like it. The people who was trying to be close to him finally had to retreat when he gave out such a heavy pressure. Making them tremble in fear. His pressure is on par with Aurora especially when he saw the man beside Aurora come close to her. Instantly he let out cold aura and his glare enough to make Hunter felt the prickling on his back. He would be dead if this keep up. Aurora who happen to notice can only sighed.
Cole finally disregard Aurora's warning this morning as he stood up and walked briskly toward his wife. Others who saw him walking to the VIP table was puzzled. This time, they will definitely see some blood shed. Since Cole is a newcomer in the Multinational Annual Dinner but that doesn't mean they don't know who the person who have been dominating the business world and rise so quickly with every decision he makes. He's the one who have Midas hand. Anything he touch and every decision he makes hit his target. Everyone wanted to favor but with his endless invisible wall, its hard to penetrate. Now that he headed to Aurora, everyone immediately wanted to light a candle to this newcomer. His company will definitely cease to exist. Once again they were about to be disappointed. But things may seem interesting as they watch he embrace Aurora from behind and sunk his head on her shoulder. That certainly surprise the spectators as some accidentally drop their wine glass on the expensive carpet.
Aurora who was conversing with her two friends suddenly being hugged from behind and a heavy head plopped down on her shoulder. Although she was startled but she knew who it was from the scent that she's already familiar with. She turned her head to see him looking at her in a sulky manner. She had to hide her smile away looking at this overbearing husband of hers.
"What is it?" she asked when he only stare at her.
"I don't like this." he start to complaint. She frowned. Unsure what he meant.
"Being far from you while i had to watch you entertaining someone else but me."
"You don't want to find new potential partner for your business?" she asked. It was a good opportunity being in this annual dinner. He snorted.
"I want it to be you." Aurora pinched her forehead because she knew she can never shook off thus clingy husband of hers. Whatever. She still had lots of plan ahead. She nudged Hunter to move away and let Cole took his place. Grudgingly, her friend move but sat next to Alexis. Cole who was happy with the sitting arrangement, obediently sat by her side with his hand holding onto hers.
"I want to introduce you to to my two best friends. We've known each other years ago. Longer than my brothers. Come to think of it, they there when i save you back then. So technically they're your saviour as well. The one beside me is Alexis and next to her is Hunter. They're going to get married this year."
"Damn it Aurora. Could you stop spoiling my fun. Let me propose to her first." Hunter said out loud, continue to berating her. Aurora just smirked before turning to Alexis.
"You really need to find someone else. He's too slow. I'll be dead if i were to wait for him to propose to you."
"Could you stop bullying us? Give us a chance to bully you."Alexis pinched her arm when she could no longer stand her blunt words. They've been friends for way too long and knows each other secret at the back of their hand. Aurora chuckled before she turned towards her husband who's feeling a little bit lonely.
"What would happen if he comes?" she asked. And he precisely know who she meant.
"Speak of the devil." He squinted his eyes for a mere second before looking normal and acted like nothing's wrong. Aurora who can feel the tremble on his hand, intertwined it with her hand as she pour out her warmth in it. He looked at her and smile, ignoring the person who's coming at their table. Even Alexis and Hunter start looking serious.
"Good evening Aurora. It's been a while since we last met." Aurora looked up and didn't bother to stand up seeing the person talking to her. She recognized the man as one of the politician. Dealt with him years ago for a charity project. She only nodded her head, keeping her cold, emotionless look. The politician already used to her way and wasn't bother about her attitude. Instead he proceed on keeping the talk short since he knows Aurora is a person who doesn't like to waste her time listening to extra word. Keep is short and simple.
"I want you to introduce someone might bring out a better deal for the future. He's very promising and recently he was entitled as Major General. At such a young age but very dedicated to protect our country. He's Brian Conrad and i can assure you, his ideas may take your company higher than right now." The politician kept on selling the man by his side and Aurora only took a glance at the person before looking uninterested.
Brian who had the opportunity to come close of the legendary Aurora, the President of SKY Corporation wouldn't want to miss this chance as he took a step forward. Glaring at the person by her side, he tried his best to ignore the man's presence. His heart trembled with fear when he recognize the one sitting beside her. It was only he remember the report he received on the man's condition he began to relax and ignoring him.
"It's nice meeting you Ms Aurora. I heard a lot about you. And it will be my pleasure if we can worked together in the future." He said in his proud voice. He waited for a reply from her but just like just now, she still kept her mouth shut. The politician felt the situation become a little bit awkward decided to retreat together with Brian.
"Well, anyway. It's nice seeing you again Aurora. We'll take our leave first." Aurora responded with a nod and still didn't bother to glance at the both of them.
Brian somehow felt humiliated but since there's a lot of people, he gritted his teeth. And having this type of opportunity, it's not something that he's willing to give up. With the two well known people beside her, he's unwilling to give up. She's the key to his big plan. Not taking the hint from the politician, he sat at their table uninvited. With his signal, several men surrounded the table making the four people who was sitting there scrutinized their eyes. Cole kept his guard up while maintaining his frozen face. While the three friends seem unamused.
"It's very rude to ignore people while they're talking to you. And i don't take that kind of attitude lightly, Ms Aurora. Now, here's what we're going to do. You'll listen to what i say and you're going to agree with my proposition. Otherwise..." He smiled wickedly after giving out his threat. Brian leaned back on his chair and look at the woman who's still looking emotionless. However, the two figures beside her already laugh aloud a few minutes after he finished talking.
"This has got to be a joke, right? I seem to misplaced my ear. Did he just threaten Aurora? Was i hearing stuff or is it my life has become dull lately?" Hunter talked to no one but it seems he saw it as a joke making Brian gritted his teeth. With another signal, all men who were surrounding the table took out their guns and pointed towards them.
"Still think it's a joke?"