Husband With Benefits

Demon entered the office, and his gaze was immediately snagged by the small box that had been placed on his desk. Directly behind him was Ian Frost followed by Assistant Ma and Secretary Nina.

As the three people watched in anticipation, almost expecting the chairman to throw them out at any instance, they were surprised to find themselves ignored. Walking around his desk, he picked up the note, read it and placed it aside without much care. Ian slowly inched forward; his intention clear to grab the note the moment his brother was not looking. But what happened next almost made him forget everything.

Was that a smile on his face? As he squinted and looked closely, Demon's face had already gone back to his normal self. But Ian could bet his most cherished possession and win, that Demon had smiled when he saw the box's contents.

He just hoped and prayed that the man was not going to put aside the box and leave them in suspense. However, it all came crashing down when Demon pulled out a small potted plant from the box.

The plant was pretty much different from Demon's collection of other plants that covered one side of his office, but it was still a plant. Rather than green the plant was shaped like a rosette with striking blue-green foliage. Anyone who knew him would know that Demon had a special love for plants. Even more than humans probably. So, it wouldn't be anything newsworthy if he had ordered some new hybrid plant. The note might just be detailing the plant care instructions.

Nina sighed and commented," It is a beautiful plant, sir. Should I place it with the others?" As she said this, she made a move to pick up the small pot from Demon's desk however, he quickly spoke," No need. Let this one sit here on my desk."

Now that was shocking! Everyone stared at the empty desk with no clutter and then at the small plant. Well, the plant must be something special if it was allowed space on Demetri's desk. They were not back to square one of curiosity. Ian once again looked at the note sitting on the side while saying," This one is different from your usual taste, Demon. Is it some new hybrid?"

"No. Why are you here? Ian?"

Sensing the shift in his mood, Ian quickly realized that Nina had already efficiently picked up the outer box and note to discard and shook his head," I just came to ask you if you will be going to the old man's house tonight. He has summoned us all."

"No." Ian watched as Demon then effectively dismissed him with a single word and sighed.

"He is going to blow a casket. Come on, Demon! You can come at least once."