Sometimes Victoria wished she could relinquish control and just sit back and enjoy things. Tonight was her favorite party of the year and she hadn't had a moment to relax. She had spent the day micromanaging everyone, making sure Conrad's outfit matched hers perfectly. Just because they were falling apart on the inside didn't mean they couldn't look the part of the outside either.
When it was finally time for the party to start she put on the silver mask. She loved the idea that people couldn't tell who she was. Mostly because she could sneak up as people talked about what an ice queen she was and then she could plan her revenge. She knocked on Conrad's bedroom door, and he opened it, already wearing his black mask.
"I thought you'd have a black mask." He said.
"Black mask for silver hair. Silver mask for black hair. It looks better this way," she said quickly.
He wanted to make a mockery of it, but she was right. They looked incredible apart and even better next to each other. He placed his hand on the small of her back as they made their way down the stairs. He was grateful for a beautiful wife like Victoria. He knew the cameras would capture more than enough images, and she managed to look exquisite in every one of them. He looked good simply standing next to her.
After making their first round of introductions as a couple, she kissed his cheek, which he knew was for show.
"This year let's focus on landing some new clients instead of the bar or some random women, hmm?" She whispered in his ear. He never understood how she was in control, even when it came to his business. He didn't understand why it didn't bother him, either.
It wasn't hard to spot Henry but Conrad knew he needed to wait. It was best to let Victoria relax a little, have a few drinks. He needed her to be a little unwound for this plan to work.
He made small talk with a few people but kept his eyes to the bar. He saw her grab a glass of wine. He was growing impatient, but knew better than to rush things.
'Halfway there,' he thought as she finished off her second glass of wine.