Chapter 258 - Nang Foundation Charitable Event (1)

12 April, Palace Hotel, City K

Matthew knew that Warrant Officer Wang, was not comfortable in driving Lexi's new Mercedes AMG Maybach to transport them to the Hotel, but given what happened to both of them in December, Head Honcho made it clear that he was not allowed to go to any society events without Warrant Officer Wang driving them, even if he attended the event in no official capacity.

Before they left, Warrant Officer Wang had attempted to persuade them to use Matthew's military vehicle, but Lexi stood her ground to the point that Matthew caved and informed him that they would be taking whatever vehicle Lexi wanted to use.  As Matthew had entered the vehicle before they left the villa Warrant Officer Wang told him, that he as a wimp for giving into Lexi, as despite all the vehicles features it was nowhere as near as safe as his military jeep.  Matthew had quietly said, as he was not attending this function in an official capacity it did not justify taking a military vehicle.

As he alighted the vehicle, Warrant Officer Wang, climbed out and was carefully scanning the area for any concerns.  After Matthew received a nod from Warrant Officer Wang, and he was satisfied there was no threat, he moved around to the passenger side, opening the door and helping Lexi climb out.  As she alighted, Matthew dropped his head and turned slightly to prevent the photographers taking photos getting to many images of him.  While his family background made it impossible to prevent any photographs getting out into the press, he needed to minimise those that did get out.  Plus, it always had the advantage that it portrayed that his and Lexi's marriage was a love match, rather than the truth behind the marriage which other than a few people, no one had any idea.

As they wandered in Matthew paused as they entered the room, observing who was standing next to John, Lieutenant Bronwyn Li.  As he looked at Lexi, he realised that she was not surprised at who was with John.  He quietly said, "You knew?"

"John, when he called asked for a favour.  He said someone he knew had agreed to accompany him tonight, but they did not have a suitable dress.  I had a test piece in the studio that, that worked for her and was happy to loan it.  Other than that, I have no idea about anything else." Seeing the look on Matthew's face, she continued "Why should you be worried?  Lieutenant Li is just another solider…"

Matthew, squeezed her hand and leant down to whisper "Lexi, what you do not know will not hurt you but at the same time it will hurt John."

"She better not, or either I will act or even possibly have you act…"

"Do not use me to threaten people Lexi…"

Reaching up Lexi, gave Matthew a brief kiss on the cheek before saying "You will do so, if I need you to or you can forget about things like last night happening again."

"Lexi it is inappropriate to use that…"

"But you will agree with what I want." Stepping away slightly Lexi added "Now come on.  We are holding up others from entering and we should go an greet our hosts for the night.  And play nice with John, my brother and sister-in-law."

Lexi started to move slowly forward, with Matthew accompanying her.  As they reached the Nang's, Lexi moved in, kissed Andrew on the cheek before saying "Brother, you better be taking care of my sister-in-law…"

"Otherwise you will make my life a living hell.   Baby sister you have issued that threat several times over the last couple of weeks.  You know I really do not take that seriously anymore.  Plus, I know Matthew will not help you carry out your threat, so do not even use that threat against me."

"You mean person…"

Sally leant over and gave Lexi a kiss before saying "Lexi, leave my husband alone.  You know how much he hates being front and centre with charity events that Jax Corp are involved with.  Here he is front and centre, although slightly to the side simply because he is a Nang family in-law."

"Serves him right Sally.  He has to learn that he has to suffer with this for his wife."

"True, but he loves me so he will suffer through things he hates for me."

Before Lexi could respond, came a voice, that Lexi immediately realised was Steven saying "Stop being sappy Sally.  You need a man that will tell you want for…"

"Stop stirring my wife Paul.  In the end what makes her happy, makes me happy.  If that means I do things that I otherwise hate, I will do that for her."

"Total wimp Andrew.  You know…"

Before Paul could finish what, he was saying, Steven clamped his hand over Paul's mouth, and greeted everyone before dragging Steven off to the side.  Lexi stepped towards where Steven had dragged Paul and could hear him say "Paul, enough is enough.  I never thought that you would stoop so low to try and impact someone's marriage.  Grow up and realised that Sally has made her choice.  Respect it and be there as a friend in case things go wrong for her."

"She married that idiot who is all wrong for her…"

Lexi, by now had moved closer, and quietly said "Paul, do you really want to ruin everyone's friendsh.i.p.s.  You push too much, and to be realistic Matthew, Chester, Phillip, John and I will cut you out of our lives, because we will protect our family members.  I suspect Joan and Rachael will side with Sally's choice.  Steven, of everyone will have the hardest choice, because he will have to choose between you, his boss and his friends."

"Just shut is Lexi, you know the truth."

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