Chapter: 727
"Is the gathering this packed every year?" Dustin was shocked by the volume of guests heading to the banquet hall
"Of course!" Ruth lifted her head proudly. "Our family is large and well–connected, so a lot of people come for our annual gathering."
"They’re merely opportunists, trying to butter up to us after hearing of our union with the Grant family." Natasha scoffed. None of the past gatherings had ever been this lively. Most of the people were obviously here because of the Grant family.
"What are you still doing here, Rhys?" An annoying voice asked from behind them.
Dustin turned around to see Quentin and the woman from yesterday walking over. She wore a dress that showed off her voluptuous curves, and her enchanting looks only making her more bewitching. In comparison, Quentin looked much paler and weaker.
"Dustin is my dad’s savior. Why can’t he be here?" Ruth demanded.
"Hmph! It was just a coincidence. What’s there to be proud of?" Quentin scoffed.
"Mind your manners, Quentin," the woman admonished Quentin before flashing Dustin a smile. "I’ve been feeling sick lately, Doctor. When can you come over to my room and help me take a look? You seem quite skilled.‘
"Huh?" Dustin raised an eyebrow. What she said had sounded quite odd.
‘Dustin has been quite busy recently, Aunt Celeste. I’ll ask him to treat you when he has the time." Natasha plastered on a smile.
"Alright, then. I’ll be waiting, then." The woman, Celeste Marrow, smiled teasingly, brushing against Dustin as she walked past, releasing a unique and calming aroma.
"Hey, our annual family gathering is not something you can join. You should piss off," Quentin growled a warning before following the woman, emitting the same scent.
"What are you looking at?" Natasha regarded Dustin coldly when she realized he was still staring at the woman. "Don’t tell me you have a thing for other people’s wives too?"
"O–o–of course not!" Dustin choked, awkward. "I was just thinking of the unique scent she carries."
"Are you saying I don’t smell as good as her?" Natasha snapped, jealous. "She’s my eldest aunt. You better not get any ideas."
"Your aunt?" Dustin was surprised. ‘She’s so young. She doesn’t look much older than Quentin."
"Obviously." Natasha rolled her eyes. "My uncle’s first wife passed away a long time ago, so he found this woman. She looks pretty, but her reputation is horrible."
"It’s inevitable that people would criticize a couple with such a large age gap." Dustin wasn’t surprised.
"It’s not just that." Natasha shook her head and lowered her voice. "I’ve heard that she plays around with Quentin as well."
"What?" Dustin gaped at her. "Are you serious?"