An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 453

Dustin did not leave right after meeting Natasha. Instead, he stayed in the Harmon estate under the pretense of treating Hector’s illness.

Naturally, to prevent the two of them from eloping, Mrs. Davys kept a close eye on them the entire time, separating them every time their actions became intimate.

During the night, the two were forbidden from seeing each other, which Dustin obeyed begrudgingly.

With that, the night passed uneventfully.

The next morning, the Harmons‘ annual family gathering had officially begun.

Countless people began pouring into the estate, luxury cars casually clustering the plaza.

As one of the Fabulous Five, the Harmon family was incredibly prosperous, consisting of hundreds of family

members.

Besides those from the Harmon family, loyal company staff and other important family guests had all been invited as well making the place much livelier.

Hector, the head of the family, looked much better after receiving another round of treatment from Dustin.

Although the older man still looked weak, he was able to move around without much difficulty.

“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

because of

still doing here, Rhys?” An annoying voice asked from

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

Why can’t he be here?” Ruth

a coincidence. What’s

smile. “I’ve been feeling sick lately, Doctor. When can you come over to

skilled.‘

What she said had sounded

recently, Aunt Celeste. I’ll ask him to treat you when he has the time.”

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teasingly, brushing against Dustin as she walked past, releasing

family gathering is not something you can join. You should piss off,” Quentin growled a warning before following the woman, emitting the same

regarded Dustin coldly when she realized he was still staring at the woman. “Don’t tell me you

was just thinking

saying I don’t smell as good as her?” Natasha snapped, jealous.

surprised. ‘She’s so young. She doesn’t look much older

wife passed away a long time ago, so he found this woman. She looks pretty, but

criticize a couple with such a large age gap.”

her head and lowered her voice. “I’ve heard that

gaped at her. “Are you

stepson having an affair with their stepmother?

you.

“Um

for words. No wonder the woman had been looking at him that way. She

Trent. Dustin wondered what expression the other man would wear if he

guests filled the banquet hall, and things became even livelier. People crowded together to share wine and chat together. Beverages were self–served, so people were free

a good time,

who had been drinking suddenly began throwing up blood violently before crashing to the floor, convulsing. His face had turned blue, and blood seeped out from his nostrils, painting

“What’s going on?”

who had been