Burn Those Who Burned Me novel Chapter 40

Chapter 40

-Aaron’s POV:

The time was now 3:30pm and Rabena was finished getting dressed for the ball. As Aaron tied his tie, he couldn’t help but gaze at his fiancé. She looked like a beautiful fairy from a childhood story. The royal blue complimented her complexion perfectly. Today, she wore her hair in an updo with spiral curled tail in the back. Her makeup artist used shimmering mascara to match the shimmers and diamonds on the dress. Aaron made a mental note to leave a generous tip for Valarie, she’d certainly turned his bride to be into a

queen.

“You look breathtaking my love.”

Rabena blushed lightly, she wondered if she would ever get used to that crooning tone of his.

“You don’t look so bad yourself Chairman.”

Rabena walked slowly up to Aaron pulling his tie lightly until he was in earshot.

“I like this tie. Make sure I take it off tonight.”

Aaron’s body tangled as Rabena walked away seductively looking back. Aaron couldn’t help but chuckle.

‘I think I’ve created a monster.‘

Finished with his attire, Aaron made his way down to the ballroom. He and Rabena agreed to stay separate until it was time to make the big reveal.

The guest all began to arrive, news camera crews, reporters, and bloggers from all over, made their way into the ballroom to take pictures and film the yearly event. Prominent guests, business owners, elite socialites, everyone from all over the world was at this annual ball. It was no secret the impact Chairman Michaels and the entire family had on the world, not to mention, the Prices were here, a rare sight for many as they typically stayed in their respective continent. Aaron was making his way around the room greeting guests, Tyler and Chairwoman Lockwood made their way to his station.

“Well, I must say, this event is every bit as beautiful as it’s been rumored to be over the

years.

Chairwoman Lockwood complimented as Aaron kissed the back of her hand.

“Thank you very much for that Chairwoman Lockwood, though you’re still the prettiest person here.”

Chairwoman Lockwood blushed while Tyler shook Aaron’s hand. Looking around the room, he had a puzzled look on his face. Sensing/what he was looking for, Aaron answered his unasked question.

“She’s over in the Price section, as of right now, I have her keeping a bit of low profile. Once our honored guests arrive, I’ll make sure you see her.”

Tyler nodded his head, he wasn’t sure what the overall plan was, but he most eager to see. Finally, Thomas

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would get his just dues.

As the evening went on, many people complimented how beautiful Rabena was, because the Crests never took her to any social events, many people were not aware of who she was making it easy to blend in with the Prices. Aaron watched her from afar smiling and chatting with his sister and her friends, a look of pride showering over his face.

“Michaels, how have you been!”

A business associate of Aaron’s walked up shaking his hand. As Aaron kept watch on the front entrance, he caught the associate staring in the direction of Rabena.

“Whoa Hoo! Who is THAT beauty?”

Aaron looked over in the direction the man was pointing, however there were several women in that circle, one of course being Rabena. Wanting clarification, Aaron asked in a cool voice,

“Which beauty are you referring too?”

Pointing his finger straight ahead, the man singled out Rabena.

“I supposed they are all beautiful, but I was talking about the one in the blue gown. She’s breathtaking.”

Aaron could feel his irritation rising, Rabena was too beautiful for his own good; he’d have to announce their engagement quickly or else he’d end up wanting to destroy every male eye in the room. Smiling cooly, Aaron responded.

“I believe that one is off limits.”

A slight shiver went down the man’s spine as he looked at Aaron, the message loud and clear…‘she’s mine!‘

The evening was going well, Rabena got to meet a lot of interesting people and many of the charity auction items were selling out. The time was time was 6:00pm when Thomas and The Crests arrived. He figured it would be smart to arrive late using Rabena being sick as the excuse. Aaron spotted them as they walked through the entrance, so did Damon.

Damon walked over to Aaron sipping his drink.

“I can’t believe they actually showed up.”

Aaron was looking with equal disgust, a part of him had hoped they would not show.

“Greed has no bounds. It’s no matter, soon we’ll be able to get justice for Ruby.”

Damon nodded at Aaron, finally this dark chapter was about to close.

Darius noticed him first, he’d saw Damon talking to a tall gentleman before walking over to another section. Confused, he pulled Daniel over to a corner.

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“I just saw Damon.”

Darius looked as if he’d saw a ghost as he spoke to his brother.

“What. What are you talking about, saw Damon where?”

Darius turned his head slightly as to not draw any attention; he pointed in the direction he saw Damon walk over to. Daniel began to panic, that was impossible! How would Damon have been able to get an invitation to this ball? Where had he even been all this time? Suddenly, a realization came to Daniel.

“Darius, the day we received the invitations, did you notice Damon didn’t have one?”

Confused, Darius tried to grasp what his brother was talking about.

“What do you mean?”

“I mean, there was personal invitation for everyone in the Crest family all except for Damon.”

Darius didn’t understand why that was so important.

“Daniel, I’m not following, why would they send an invitation for Damon, he left the same day Rab-”

Daniel cut Darius off mid–sentence.

“How would they have known? MGT, Chairman Michaels, how would they have known Damon was no longer there.”

Darius began to panic, something wasn’t right. Trying to find reason, he gave what could possibly be the

reason.

“Maybe Thomas informed him that day when he invited him to the ball?”

Daniel’s face twisted up.

“Darius, even if that were the case, how would MGT know where Damon has been to even give him an invitation? This charity ball is by Invites only, what the hell is doing here?”

Darius and Daniel continued to look over in the direction Damon walked in, a foreboding feeling was creeping over them, something was not right.

“Before we panic, let’s make sure that was him you actually saw.”

Daniel looked at Darius with unsure certainty.

“Should we tell everyone else?”

Daniel pondered that for a moment but then decided it would be best to find out if it was in fact Damon first.

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Walking over in the same direction, they noticed a tall young man in a black and silver pin stripped suit. As they grew closer, there was no mistaking it. The man speaking with an investment banker the Crests had worked with before was indeed their brother Damon.

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