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Just when I dared to believe that the outcome was certain, a sudden boom shattered the fragile sense of optimism. A voice, loud and commanding, reverberated through the room, cutting through the hushed whispers and anxious glances. The room fell silent, and all eyes turned towards the source of the interruption but on the other hand, I sat their frozen hearing the words.

"I object this decision, Gentlemen."

I looked at the person who said this only to witness a unknown face. Xavi had already introduced me to all the members through their profile he had but this person, he was unknown. Seeing him interruption, my eyes took many quick scan in the room to serve a families face whom I hate and fear, both from the core of my heart.

Samuel Ferrara

But I found none. Is this person related to him? A shiver ran through my body. It was a visceral reaction to the words that had just been spoken, words that threatened to unravel everything we had worked so hard to achieve. But as the shiver coursed through me, I felt Xavi's hold on my hand tighten. It was a small gesture, but it was enough to ground me, to remind me that I was not alone in this this.

As I felt his reassuring grip, I turned my gaze back to Xavi. He was sitting in his chair, relaxed but alert, his eyes fixed on the man who had raised the objection. With his forefinger pressed against his lips, Xavi listened intently, his expression unreadable.

Finally, one of the members turned to him and asked, "why do you object? We've all agreed that this is the best course of action."

That person eyes flickered briefly in my direction before he turned back to the one who questioned him."I object," he said, his voice firm, "because I believe this decision is a mistake. It will have far-reaching consequences that we are not prepared for."

The room fell silent as everyone waited for him to elaborate. He took a deep breath and began to lay out his arguments-

"As we all know Iris don't have any experience in business, infant she's a liar, she hide a few things from us and that is, she is an art student. How do you all think a student can take over a multi millionaire company and that too a art student? " He completed

In the midst of the tense exchange, Xavi's suddenly forceful stand and The chair he was sitting on screeched against the floor as he rose, emphasizing the intensity of anger which I can clearly see in his eyes.

His gaze was fixed on that person who just called liar his eyes burning with a mixture of anger and protectiveness. "I might be known for my professionalism," Xavi declared, his voice low and dangerous, "but I won't mind breaking the myth, if you say another disrespectful word about my wife."

The atmosphere in the room grew even more charged, the tension palpable. That person was caught off guard by Xavi's outburst, looks like he didn't expected this. He was faltered for a moment before regaining his composure.

"And about hiding things," Xav continued, his voice laced with contempt, "you should have done your homework much better, Michael. Iris was an art student. She has already graduated, and for the past month, she has been in business school."

Xav's words hung in the air, heavy with meaning. They were a powerful defense of me.

I kept looking at him who was trying his hardest to keep calm, without thinking much I took his hand in my hold trying to making him calm which worked. He looked at me and his eyes soften.

But before we can share anymore moment, or understand anything that person Michael again started to speak.

"But that doesn't make her trustable enough to handle the whole company."

My head snapped at him, Michael vicious voice reached my ear and I sensed some sort of personal issue which was leading him to have this much question inside him.

I tightened my hold on Xavi's hand who was taking deep breath glaring at him.

"I think, her being a knight is enough to trust her...." Uncle Liam spoke. He Said that exactly thing that was needed at the moment.

"I don't think so-"

"What the fuck!" Xavi yelled at him who was now looking a little hesitated to speak but then he continued-

"I mean, Comeon, every one in this room know that before marrying her you were with Athena white but she- she who should have been a grateful little girl turn out to be a whore a manipulative bitch and married Xavi's breaking them both. She isn't the innocent girl she is trying to show but is a manipulative slut who is trying to manipulate us and fool us as she did with the Knights and run away with all the money. Anyway her parents died leaving her as orphan with absolute no character and shame-

In the midst of the storm of false accusations, my eyes welled up with tears again, blurring my vision. Suddenly, Xavi, appeared before my very eyes. He stood infront of me like a tempest of fury.

With lightning speed, he lunged at the man who dared to spew venom against me. His fists, clenched in righteous anger, grabbed his collar in a tight grasp. Xavi's eyes burned with an inferno of rage, his jaw set in a steely determination.

As xavi seized the man by the collar his grip like an tighter than anything.
Michael started to writher in Xavi's grasp, was a pitiful sight. Xavi's voice, usually so gentle and soothing, now dripped with a dangerous edge.

"I dare you," he growled, his words laced with barely contained fury, "I dare you to insult my wife once more, and then watch how I make your filthy mouth bleed the next instant."

The room fell silent, the air thick with tension. Michael intimidated by Xavi's display of raw power, could only whimper in fear. In that moment, I realized the true extent of Xavi's love for me once again. Once again i realized He was not just my husband;my love but also he was my protector, my champion, my knight in shining armor.

In the midst of the chaos, I remained rooted to my spot, my mind struggling to process the unfolding events. As everyone else rose from their chairs and attempted to intervene, I stood firm, absorbing the gravity of the situation.

"Mr. Knight please leave him"

Xavi's grip on Michael tightened, his eyes burning with an intensity that sent shivers down my spine. The investors' pleas fell on deaf ears as he forcefully pushed them aside, pulling Michael even closer until their faces were mere inches apart.

In that intimate proximity, Xavi whispered something while gritting his teeths that had an immediate and hard effect on Michael. His face drained of color, his body stiffening as if paralyzed. It was evident that whatever Xavi had uttered was not meant for public consumption, but intended solely for Michael's ears.

The tension in the room was palpable, a suffocating weight pressing down on us all. I could feel my heart pounding in my chest, my breath coming in shallow gasps. The air crackled with anticipation, and I knew that whatever happened next would have far-reaching consequences.

As I stood there, frozen in place, I couldn't help but wonder what Xavi had whispered to Michael. Xavi then looked at me for a milliseconds and then suddenly left his collar and pushed him toward me, Michael stumbled on his step but somehow managed himself, he looked at me and I can see pure fear in his eyes but with fear there was something else too. He then clenched his jaw hard and with his head lowered he whispered a disheartened apology-

"I-I am sorry Mrs. Knight for all thing I said t-to you." It wasn't hidden from anyone of us that he said wasn't sincere but because of the fear. He then looked up again and I flinched by the intensely, they were pouring fire but before he can do anything, Xavi stepped in between us, and put one hand on his chest pushing him back and then took hold of my hand while still looking at him with equal intensity.

"Lower your eyes" xavi challenges with gritting teeths to which he did, I saw Michael knuckles turning white but my concern was my husband who was turning red by all the anger. Xavi who was looking at him without blinking took the hold of his collar again.

"Now listen carefully, Never, I repeat never disrespect a women. And you dared to disrespectful my wife that too infront of me. And to punish you for this sin I won't mind my hand covered in blood nor I'll mind someone suddenly disappearing from the meeting, even from the world"

He whispered the last part which ever made me gasp, I tightened my hold which I have on his hand. I looked at my husband once more and the sight was something I haven't witnessed ever.

His face was tensed and red, his jaw clenched that I fear will break, all the veins were visible and his eyes, they were in darker shade of red. He continued to stare at him without blinking once. My heart which was beating continuously skipped a beat at suddenly loud voice.

"Xavier leave him, he got what he deserved." Papa said, even he looked angry but I didn't looked at him for more but because my concern right now was xavi. Even after papa said that he didn't but kept looking at him with all the raw brutal emotion. Seeing the situation, I opened my mouth for the first time-

"X-Xavi?" And like he was in a trace which broke by my voice he turned toward me, his eyes filled with a mixture of anger and tenderness. The veins of his neck were ready to come out but He gently wiped away my tears, his touch soothing and reassuring. Cupping my face he asked me-

"Are you okay?" His voice so tender, so soft that made me cry Even harder. I without saying anything hugged him tightly, his tensed body relaxed and he wrapped his arms around me. Rubbing my back he conforted me. I ignored all people around me. Lowered his head, he kissed my forehead.

"I will never let anyone hurt you," he whispered, his voice thick with emotion. "I will always be here to defend you, no matter what sì?"

He tried soothing me but my mind was still echoing with the false allegations which were put upon me, the brutal abuse which I heard from him were traumatizing and hard to digest.

I buried my face in his chest trying to find comfort which I got in his arms. I tried to stop but can't, my slow sobs reached his ears as he then whispered-

"P-please don't cry kitten, please" His helpless voice reached my ear while i felt him softly touching my cheeks and I couldn't help but sob again.

How can this man be ready to murder someone and then be this helpless the next second?

Am I ever going to love him the way he loves me?

I pulled my face up to look up at him who looked in my eyes, I saw the worry snd helpless in his eyes, and then without saying much picked me in his arms making me gasp, he walking out without addressing anyone while I buried my face in his chest to hide my face.

"We can't walk away like this." I whispered, once we were out. We can't leave the room, we are the host, not after what happened inside.

"We can, kitten, we can."

His voice now clam but now my heart was beating fast at the act we did inside.

He was still breathing hard trying control all the anger he was feeling.

"Xavi?"

"Shhh, not now."

I tried saying once again but then hearing his reply, I stopped. Let it be. I put my head on his chest and relax, and my mind replayed the scene that just unfolded. I wasn't expecting things to go like this and now I don't think after all this, the result will be in my favor but I am not going to worry about this. I'll trust Xavi with this.

I was still lost in my own when I heard him Opening the door. I looked around as He opened the door of his office with his legs, The sound of the door shutting echoed through the room, sealing us off from the outside world.

He walked towards table , his eyes now fixed on me, sending shivers down my spine. He reached the table and gently made me sit on the smooth surface and then pulled me toward him,Parting my legs, he positioned himself between them, his body heat radiating against my skin. He cupped my face in his hands, his touch both tender and commanding.

Looking straight into my eyes, he spoke in a voice that was like honey to my wounds, soothing and healing. "Don't think too much, kitten," he said, his words caressing my soul. "When I said I'll never let you fail, I meant it. Trust me."

His voice washed over me, enveloping me in a sense of safety and relief. I nodded, my eyes welling up with tears of love. "I do," I whispered, my voice barely audible.

He leaned in closer, his breath warm against my lips. His eyes searched mine, seeking reassurance, seeking a confirmation of my trust. I met his gaze with a smile, my heart overflowing with love and devotion for him.

And then, he pressed his lips on my forehead, for a soft and soothing kiss. I closed my eyes as his warmthness and love covers me as a blanket.

He then hugged me closer to his chest, I can hear his heartbeat which fast and loud. I put my hand on his chest where his heart is, trying to normalize it. What felt like hours but was only few minutes he pulled away. Now his heartbeat was little clam, Still looking in my eyes he whispered-

"Wait here, I'll just come in a minute. Sì?"

I nodded my head at him and again after pressing a kiss on my forehead he smile a little at him, showing his dimples. And then walked away.

As he walked away, I took a deep breath. I looked around trying to divert my mind from the word he said. I stepped down from the table and as I stepped down the door again opened and there was my husband.

He smiled broadly at me showing dimples and teeths together, the contagious smile made me smile too. He took his hand out in my direction as a gesture to come to him. I walked toward him with my heels clicking against the marble.

"Let me take you somewhere"

He said as soon as I put my hand on his, he pulled me closer and grabbed my waist.

"Where?" I asked, Squeezing my waist lightly he walked toward the elevator with me beside him, he chuckled at my question but didn't Said anything. Once we were inside the elevator and it started, he caged me in between the elevator and him and slammed his lips on mine softly which made me smile.

In the confines of the elevator, he held me close, his breath warm against my skin. His lips moved against mine, gentle and insistent, sending shivers down my spine. I could feel his desire, his need for for this kiss by the aggressive move of his lips.

As the elevator ascended, we lost ourselves in each other's embrace, lost in the moment. His one Hand gripping my neck in a chock hold and other hand caressed my body, sending waves of pleasure coursing through me. I could feel his arousal pressing against me which made me eyes widen and heart skip beat and but my body, my body arched into him, wanting more.

The elevator came to a stop, but he didn't break our kiss. My heart was beating fast by now, I didn't want anyone to caught us doing this, I patted his chest but instead of pulling away he deepen the kiss, biting my tongue and then sucking on it, then he started to kiss me gently & he finally pulled away, he looked at me with his dark eyes while I looked away because of the intensity of the kiss. He then again chuckled at me making me go red as I still breathing hard.

"You still need little more practice kitten" he said, now stroking my cheeks with his thumb. I looked at him for a second and then looked away. He fixed my collar with a smile that was making me nervous.

"W-Where are we going?"

I asked in a whisper, for God sake we are in the hallway. Hearing me he nodded at me with a small laugh. Putting his both hand on my shoulder he bend me little, till his eyes were looking in mine and then he whispered-

"Somewhere special."

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