Stephen had grabbed Tony's b.u.t.t with one of his finger fiddling near his b.u.t.thole when Tony pushed him away, hard enough for Stephen to stagger. Tony couldn't believe what just happened. He had had times before where he was looked down upon even people aggressively holding his wrist trying to kiss him or cop a feel of him but they were all just some sleazy lecherous roadside Romeos who had nothing better to do other than treat any vulnerable person as their entertainment but this man was a well known politician, from a respected family, owns an import export business and liked by several. He was also here as a special guest of Chairman. Yet, he just now....

Tony was breathing fast looking at the man in disbelief. Did he just imagine all that? But his contemplation didn't lasted long as he heard a furious voice from behind him,

How dare you disrespect my guest!"

Tony turned to see the Chairman glaring at him. He looked so furious that flames might as well flew out of his eyes. Ricardo knew it was not Tony's fault but right now he was happy to grab on to any opportunity to punish this insolent little rat for stealing his son. It was then that Tony realized what he did. Could it be that this was all Chairman's plan to put him in a spot? He quickly bowed to the Chairman and said apologetically,

"I am extremely sorry sir for my clumsiness"

"Clumsiness? You call this clumsiness?? What kind of training have you received?" the Chairman retorted

"Sir I..." Tony began but was interrupted

"Sir please forgive him! He is new and in front of such great personality like yourself he might have felt very nervous" Diana appeared out of nowhere and spoke humbly in defence of Tony

"He was nervous? You are telling me that is a reason for him to act so disrespectful? So, your telling me everytime some well known figure steps here they will be received with mistake??" Ricardo spoke to her coldly

"No sir. That's not what I.." Diana tried to explain but got interrupted

"Call your Event manager right NOW!" Ricardo was feeling happy that he could get to crush this c.o.c.kroach and vent some of his anger.

"Sir, trust me it wouldn't happen ever again. I would immediately replace him with someone more experienced"

"Didn't you hear me? Call the Event Manager" Ricardo said each word slowly in a dangerous voice

All this drama drew the attention of the guest who were now looking at the scene with curiousity and interest. Ricardo and Stephen held a very high authority and equally respectful image across the country. The sight of Ricardo losing his temper was a rare sight. It was like seeing a well behaved bunny suddenly attacking violently. They all started whispering and pointing at Tony, Andrew and Diana. Tony understood where this was heading and also realized that Chairman wouldn't rest until he has gotten his hands round Tony. He didn't want Diana and Andrew to be humiliated or hurt because of him. He was used to being targeted and insulted but he could tell that was not the case with other two. They looked embara.s.sed and very ashamed. The looks of the people surrounding them, made both of them fidget. Tony came forward and faced the Chairman boldly, though, he was dying of anxiety inside,

"Sir, since it was my fault that the special guest for tonight had to suffer so I'll take full responsibility of it. Please don't be angry on my colleague" Tony said covering for them

Diana was surprised. She was the one who a.s.sured Tony of taking care of him. Of course, she didn't know the personal hostility between the Chairman and him. Tony's gesture touched her. She felt bad that in the end Tony had to take care of her while all she could do is watch.

Ricardo sneered internally. He was glad to finally site an opportunity to get rid of this pest when 'Ringggggg'. Ricardo's phone rang breaking the intense atmosphere. He took out his cellphone with the intention of disconnecting the call when the caller ID drew his attention. It was Asley, his wife. He looked at Tony with daggers in his eyes but Ashley calling him was uncommon. So, Ricardo excused himself for a second to pick the call,

"Ash, what happened?" Ricardo asked dryly

"Rick, Robbie asked me to call you" Ashley said calmly and so formally, that had someone heard them talking they might have thought that two strangers are conversing

"Robbie? Why does he want you to call me?" Ricardo bristled.

He chose this particular day only because Robbie was going to be busy with his meeting with Hotel Board of Directors. He knew, that he can't possibly miss the meeting even if he wants to. He turned to see the crowd of people and that d.a.m.ned Omega looking back at him, waiting for him to let them know how he will punish Tony. He couldn't wait to do so, if not for this interfaring call.

"He said that whatever you are scheming against Tony, you should stop now. If you hurt Tony, then he will go public about his relations.h.i.+p with Tony" Ashley said mechanically

"WH" Ricardo almost choked. If there was anything Ricardo valued the most, it was the Walker family image that was built from years of sweat and blood of his ancestors. How can this boy of his stake such a hard earned image by their ancestors for a cheap little s.l.u.t,

"Being a mother, how could you support your son on this? If you knew about him and that cheap Omega's relations.h.i.+p then why did you not talk him out of such idea. Instead of acting as a message delivery system, you should make him see reason. He is staking the entire Walker family image for that d.a.m.n Omega!" Ricardo hissed poisonously

"I don't see any problem with it. For me Robbie's happiness is more of a priority than your Walker family image" Ashley said simply

"You-" Ricardo felt so furious that he started to see red

"Rick, for once be Robbie's father than Hotel Exquisite's Chairman!" Ashley said before hanging up the call.

Ricardo couldn't even say another word. He stared at his cellphone with this hand trembling in rage. He felt like hitting someone at this moment. What was with this mother-son united front. He glared at Tony as if looking at a demon. He wanted to choke him to death and completely wipe out this eclipse of his life. He had never felt so cornered by anyone ever and here his own son and wife had made hin more helpless than he had ever felt.

He stomped back to the crowd trying his best to calm his nerves. He looked at Tony with poison oozing out of his eyes. He growled like a wounded tiger,

"What are you staring at? Go do your work!! Making the entire event come to standstill thanks by your clumsiness, how amateuris.h.!.+"

Tony was astonished. He couldn't believe the Chairman was letting him walk away. He was seriously not going to take advantage of this situation to exact revenge? Tony's thought was quickly brought to a standstill by Diana who was trying to pull him away from the scene when Ricardo suddenly pointed at Diana and rumbled irritably, "And you get an experienced host here instead of this newbie"

Diana bowed and nodded quickly without a word. She held Tony arm and walked away from the scene. She felt heartily relieved that the situation ended without much drama. She asked Tont to get back to his position as Chef and leave the rest on her. But Tony declined. He was still not sure why the Chairman allowed him to walk away and felt worried that he might burst up on Diana. He just cannot allow Diana to face the wrath of the Chairman when it was meant for him. So, he continued to help her out as a host.

Stephen looked at Ricardo a little amazed. He actually allowed that Omega to walk away scot free!! He could have very well taken advantage of the situation. He looked at Ricardo with a face clearly asking 'Have you lost your mind?'

But Ricardo didn't see him. He down three gla.s.ses of c.o.c.ktail one after another. Stephan was not clear about what happened but he didn't wanted to ask any further. The look of Ricardo was very dangerous at the moment. It felt like he might blast out if he even said a single word. So, he left him to drink and instead focussed on Tony who was interacting with the guests.

To his surprise, when Tony fell over him, he expected seeing his skinny stature that he would be stiff and bony but he turned out to be quite soft. His b.u.t.t was quite proportionately shaped. Even though, Tony's smell was not driving him crazy like other Omega's smell does, yet he smelled very delicious. His eyes with those thick long eye lashes were beautiful. He wanted to see how they would looked when he was scared or when it filled with tears. He wondered how his face would look when he is all aroused or filled with desire or when he c.u.ms. He felt himself going hard just from the thought. As he scanned Tony from afar, his thoughts turned more and more dirty. But all his dirty fantasies came to a halt from the abrupt intervention from Ricardo, who asked him in a strange malicious voice,

"You want him?"

Stephan looked at him. Ricardo's eyes were bloodshot. He had a sinister look and diabolical smile spread across his face. Stephan narrowed his eyes as he asked,

"And what if I do?"

Ricardo's smile got wider as he said malevolentlty, "Then go ahead! Take him! Do whatever the f*ck you want just make sure that after you get him, he never shows his face around my son and in this city ever again!"