Issue #4

After taking a day off for rest, Emma gathered the rest of her family and brought them to the venue where the Hellfire Gala would take place at 7 in the morning. She needed them all to help ensure that the Gala was set up properly.

Although she hired the best to actually set up the event, Emma did not feel comfortable unless she was watching over the entire process. And since she had to arrive early, so did the rest of her family.

The entire day was spent with the 9 of them going from room to room as they watched the ordinary rooms turn into the beautiful venue that would host the even.

When there were still 3 hours left before the event started, they were finally set free before being warned.

"I will be spending this time getting ready. I suggest the rest of you do as well because I do not like for those around me to drag my style down. Your dresses and suit are already prepared. Just make sure that you're makeup and hair are on point."

The others nodded before they hurried to run off. Even the Stepfords that were usually the most obedient to their mother wanted to get as far away as possible.

Instead of spending 3 hours to get ready, the other girls took the next two hours to relax before they reluctantly spent the last hour getting prepared.

Jack was even worse as he only came back to his and Emma's dressing room 20 minutes before the gala started.

The moment Jack walked into the room, he could see Emma glaring at him mentally but unwilling to scrunch her face up and ruin her makeup.

Knowing that she could not get angry at him for the time being, Jack smiled before blowing her a kiss. He didn't dare to walk over and plant a kiss on her in fear of ruining her makeup and unleashing the beast.

After he got done teasing Emma, Jack walked over to the closet and saw the outfit that Emma had prepared for him. Thinking it was a joke, he walked out to question Emma.

{Seriously? Do I have to wear this?}

{Of course. It goes with my dress and the theme for the family. Just hurry and put it on.} Emma was focusing on getting her makeup a certain way so she didn't want to pay too much attention to Jack.

Seeing her focus on the mirror, Jack shook his head before heading back into the closet and getting dressed. When he emerged, he was in his all-white outfit and had a smile on his face.

Seeing him look so good in his outfit, Emma could barely stop her lips from curving upward.

{You look good.} Emma complimented her finace

{And you look even better. It's about time that we head out, isn't it?}

Emma looked at the clock on the wall and nodded. Taking her hand, Jack escorted Emma out of the room and toward the waiting area for the hosts. When they arrived, their daughters were all present.

Sebastian's half of the Inner Circle was already making their way down the stairs as their names were being called out.

{Really, Mum? These are what you ave decided for us to wear?} the Stepfords questioned their mother's choice. Although the dresses looked good, they still didn't think they suited them.

{I think you 5 look absolutely adorable} Stella replied with a smile

{Of course you do, Stella. You and your girlfriend get to wear that.} Esme countered

"And now. For our other hosts that have worked hard to put this wonderful event together..." the group heard over the speakers

{Now, now. You all look wonderful. Let's go out and stun them all} Jack also complimented the Stepfords.

The girls nodded before taking each other's hands before standing in front of the door. Stella and Rachel also hook their arms together before standing behind the girls. Last in line were Jack and Emma who did not hold the other's hand but stood proudly next to one another.

Inside the main hall, almost all of the attendants had their eyes on the stairs. They heard that besides Sebastian Shaw's faction, those that were about to come out were the richest and most powerful among all of the people here. Many wanted to get close to them.

"Let us welcome, the Frost Family! The first to come down the stairs will be Sophie Frost, Phoebe Frost, Mindee Frost, Celeste Frost, and Esme Frost."

The first to appear after the doors opened were a set of quintuplets. They all looked the same and had even dressed the same. Each of the girls was wearing a white qipao with golden embroidery on them.

Only those that paid very close attention would be able to see the slightly different designs in embroidery that Emma gave each girl to show their individuality.

Even if they only appeared to be 16 years old, the girls had already stolen the hearts of many men in the room. They had all inherited their beauty from Emma and it showed.

Before the crowd could fully appreciate the girls, they began announcing the next pair to come down.

"Next to come down will be Stella Frost and her beautiful finacee, Rachel Summers."

If the Stepfords were like freshly bloomed flowers, Stella and Rachel were beautiful flowers that grew up in the wild. They were beautiful yet had an untamed and unrestrained nature to them.

Both of the girls walked down in kimonos that were opposites yet matching. Stella's was white white red highlights while Rachel had red with white highlights. Emma designed them with the pair's natural preferences in mind.

Even if they knew that these two beauties were together, many of the people present didn't care. They could not help but feel attracted to and the need to get closer to them.

"And finally. The patriarch and matriarch of the Frost Family, Jack and Emma Frost."

The last to walk out were Jack and Emma. While Emma had gotten Chinese dresses for the Stepfords and Japanese dresses for Stella and Rachel, she had gotten herself and Jack Indian clothes.

Unlike her usual taste, Emma decided to go for an Eastern theme for her family. She choose each outfit and design personally because she wanted them all to look their best as they made their first impression with the other members of high society.

Emma wore a transparent, white saree with a pale silver blouse and peticoat underneath. Jack wore a white nehru jacket and pants to match Emma. When the spotlights fell on their bodies, the entire room was silent. These two had completely stolen the show.

As they made their way down each step, only the sound of Emma's heels making contact with wood could be heard. When they finally made it to the bottom, Emma was given a microphone so that she could say her speech as the host.

"Welcome to the Hellfire Gala. Where only the rich AND powerful are able to come. If you are here, that means you are one of the elite. So enjoy your evening. I know I will."

And with that short speech, the gala had begun.