GUARDIAN DEMON | BL ✔

CHAPTER 67

Devyn remained calm and kept his game face on all the while Denzyl strategically and covertly steered Devyn around the room to avoid the new, mysterious guest. Still doing business as best he could while being ushered around by the demon, Devyn was able to procure talks for three contracts with prominent businessmen by the time it was announced that the guest of honor had arrived. The room became still, and all eyes turned to the top of the grand staircase. Dancers took the moment to catch their breaths, and those in the lounge set down their glasses and stood to their feet to get a better view of the esteemed guest.

An expression of pride came to Devyn's face as he looked up at Miren. She was absolutely gorgeous. Dressed in a stunning golden pantsuit that left her shoulders and arms bare, displaying her elegant collarbones and strong arms perfectly. A necklace of thin pink diamonds adorned her neck in the style of a refined choker, and the small diamonds pinned in her updo pulled the fit together.

Beside Miren stood Hanna dressed in a simple black silk dress that complimented her slim figure. Black ballet heels peeked out from beneath the dress's slit over her left leg, and a matching string of pink diamonds rested on her elegant neck while her hair was swept to the side and fell on her shoulder gracefully in billowing curls. 

"Announcing Miren Mage, CEO of VIANT!" The announcement silenced the quiet murmur that had been circulating while Miren and Hanna positioned themselves at the top of the steps. Miren scanned the crowd beneath her before confidently greeting the attendees. "Good evening! Thank you for joining us here at VIANT for this wonderful night of celebration." Miren's voice was loud and clear as she spoke, catching every person's unwavering attention. Her presence was strong indeed. "I invite you to partake in celebration and merrymaking until your heart is content, BUT...please do so responsibly." Miren paused to let her words sink in, the room growing heavy with Miren's warning. "I would hate to have police presence at VIANT the moment we decide to host a big celebration, and I am sure dealing with us is the last thing the officials want this night. Lord knows they can't handle us anyway." Chuckles filtered through the room at Miren's intended lightening of her message.

"So, without further ado, please help yourselves to the drink and food. There is plenty! So, don't be afraid to pile your plates. Again, thank you for joining us tonight. I hope you have a good time." Miren ended her greeting with an enchanting smile and bow of her head before she and Hanna began their descent to the lower level. The guests had all returned to their activities when Miren and Hanna reached the bottom steps, but the VIP members were standing at the end waiting to personally greet Miren and congratulate her on becoming CEO.

Devyn remained at the back of the small crowd that had gathered to speak to Miren. He knew she would need someone to talk to and sigh about how bored she was of talking to snakes when she was done, so Devyn let the guests introduce themselves and talk to Miren all they wanted as he prepared to comfort his friend once she was done. When Miren was about halfway through the VIPs, Denzyl appeared at Devyn's side with two glasses of champagne.

"Thank you," smiled at Denzyl gratefully as he accepted the beverage. The human's eyes widened before scrunching into a moon smile as the demon leaned down and kissed him on the forehead in response to his thanks. Devyn beamed up at Denzyl lovingly as he swallowed his sip of champagne before returning the demon's kiss with a peck on Denzyl's cheek. Smiling down at the human sweetly, Denzyl placed his hand on the small of Devyn's back and positioned himself to stand behind the human as Miren quickly made her way to the emerald-eyed.

"So?" Devyn inquired when Miren reached him. "How was it?"

"Awful as ever," Miren responded with a shrug. There was not much she could do about the type of people who invested in her company. She wanted their money, and they wanted to talk to her, so Miren thought it was a fair exchange. There was one person whom Miren did want to talk to, however, and the woman began scanning the crowd when she realized that one person was not in the crowd she had just worked her way through. "Do you know where the new investor is?" Miren inquired of Devyn as she accepted a glass of champagne from Hanna who had snuck away for a short while to grab the CEO something to quench her throat after talking for so long.