The Devil CEO's Contract Wife novel Chapter 281

Chapter 281: Erasing The Nasty Rumors

[Music: The Hills x Midnight City By TommyMuzzic]

We got out of the car, and the flashes flickered rapidly, the noise almost deafening. I had already given the order for the media to be cut down. They couldn’t ask their questions because they were barricaded further away from the red carpet. A good distance that allowed a massive space in the center.

Esme stood between us, holding onto our hands tightly as we walked towards the building.

A smile captured my lips when I saw how Esme was awed by everything. Despite seeing her peers hanging around, she stuck close, feeding her gaze as much as she wanted, mostly entranced by the massive chandelier hanging at the center of the main hall.

Eyes travelled to us, muttering amongst themselves, attention fixated on Esme. A handful of them were in shock, while some of them weren’t, mostly those who followed the rumors of an illegitimate child.

But seeing my wife and daughter at my side, there would be no reason for any talks, because we have made it official.

We were welcomed by the host of the charity event, who mostly gave their appreciation for my generous donations. A few others came forward to greet us; most I had done business with. I didn’t acknowledge them, but Catherine did, responding politely.

"She attends the same school as my daughter, and I had no idea." 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

"That’s nice! Esme, do you know her?" Catherine asked.

Esme nodded, waving at the woman’s daughter, who waved right back.

"We’re in the same class."

"Aww, she’s so cute."

"Thank you."

"Daddy, can I stay with Chloe? A few of my friends are over there, too," Esme asked me.

"Of course, angel."

Esme smiled brightly as she took her friend’s hand and they walked to where the other kids were, a tower of treats spread out on the table.

My eyes moved to the crowd, spotting a few of my men, and with a terse nod, they comprehended my message.

"So far so good..." Catherine said to me the moment we were alone. "We don’t have to worry about any harmful rumors. They are surprisingly welcoming."

"I wouldn’t count on that..."

"What?" She asked. "You have the entire place guarded."

I flickered my eyes to her. "You know?"

"It’s very easy to spot your men and know there are at least twenty."

"Twenty are for Esme, the rest for us..." I replied casually as I seized a champagne from the passing waiter.

"That’s too much!" She whispered. "Lemme guess, Nico is leading them."

"Nico has his hands full."

She blinked. "Then who?"

With a nudge of my head, one of my men came to us. He halted, hands clamped in front.

"Scott Wells, Mrs. King." He introduced.

"H-Hi..."

With a curt nod, he went back to his position.

"He’s..." Catherine trailed, trying to find the best word.

"Gay."

She flashed her eyes at me. "Okay? But that’s not what I was going for."

"He’s your new bodyguard."

"You shouldn’t have done that..." Catherine said sternly. "I don’t need a bodyguard." That particular word was filled with so much disdain, I knew her mind drifted to Reed.

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