Chapter 81: Chapter 81: The Gathering
He went to the study to smoke; he didn’t even remember when he stopped wanting to smoke.
But today, he was really frightened.
When he saw Serena Yeats leaving on the surveillance, his heart inexplicably panicked, an unprecedented panic.
For a long time.
He took out his phone and sent a message in the group with a few childhood friends and brothers.
Then, he extinguished the cigarette in his hand.
Smelling the smoke on himself, he went back to the bedroom, took a shower, rinsed his mouth, and then returned to bed to sleep holding his sweetheart.
The next afternoon.
Elias Lancaster arrived at the school gate early.
As soon as he saw Serena Yeats come out, he got out of the car, walked up to her, held her wrist, and looked at her intently.
"Baby, we’re eating out today."
As soon as they got into the car, Elias Lancaster leaned over to kiss her lips.
He didn’t let go until Serena Yeats was breathless.
"Elias, you’re bullying me."
The old man had such thick skin.
"I bully you because I love you."
Serena Yeats, being shy, blushed immediately.
"Serena, after dinner, I have a gathering. Would you like to come?"
Elias Lancaster asked softly.
Serena Yeats was momentarily stunned.
"They’re all my friends, you’ve met them before."
He felt it was necessary to ask Serena Yeats’ opinion first; if she didn’t want to go, he wouldn’t force her.
"If you don’t want to..."
"I’ll go."
Serena Yeats’ heart was beating a bit fast.
That day, Selene Quincy had just criticized her, saying Elias Lancaster never brought her to friends’ gatherings, and today he took the initiative to invite her.
She was very happy.
After dinner, Elias Lancaster took Serena Yeats to a club.
In the private room.
Theodore Lynch was drinking, and next to him, Jensen Sterling clinked his glass, "Master Lancaster is really coming tonight?"
"He texted at midnight saying there’d be a gathering tonight, so he should come."
"Do you think he’ll bring his wife along?"
Theodore Lynch said smugly, "You want to know?"
At this time, everyone in the private room looked at Theodore Lynch.
"Tell us!"
Several voices spoke simultaneously.
"She’s legally his wife; they got their marriage certificate ages ago."
"Master Lancaster sure moves fast."
"I really want to know when the wedding is."
Theodore Lynch glanced at them.
"Can you all tone down those looks of yours so you don’t scare her away later?" Theodore Lynch suddenly frowned, "Where’s Brandon Grayson?"
Everyone shrugged.
He immediately took out his phone and dialed a call, putting it on speaker on the coffee table.
The call wasn’t picked up until it was almost disconnected, and a female voice came through.
"Who’s this?"
Everyone instantly looked at the phone in shock.
Theodore Lynch paused for a moment, quickly reacting.
"Is Brandon Grayson there?"
"He’s not home; he just left and forgot his phone at home."
Everyone looked puzzled.
With everyone’s curiosity, the call was cut off.
At the same time, the private room door was pushed open.
Elias Lancaster walked in first.
The man, dressed in a well-tailored suit, exuded an impressive aura.
He was holding a slender hand, and the next second, the woman’s exquisite face appeared in front of everyone.
All eyes in the room fell on Serena Yeats, thinking that Elias Lancaster finally decided to bring her out.
Even though Serena Yeats recognized them all, she felt a bit nervous under everyone’s gaze, stepping back a bit to lean closer to Elias Lancaster’s side.
Elias Lancaster saw she was scared and cast a cold look across the room.
Theodore Lynch stepped forward to greet them.
"Sister-in-law, you’re here."
He smiled, "Sister-in-law, do you remember me? I’m Theodore Lynch."
Serena Yeats looked at him, "I remember."
"Hello, sister-in-law!"
Everyone greeted her one by one.
Serena Yeats felt a bit shy, and Elias Lancaster said, "You’ve met them all before; you’ll see them often in the future."
The reason for this gathering today.
Was because he wanted his sweetheart to be fully integrated into his life.
"Sister-in-law, no need to be formal; let’s all hang out; come over, let’s play games together." Theodore Lynch invited everyone to sit down.
"Um...I don’t know how..." Serena Yeats said softly.
"No worries, let Master Lancaster teach you." Jensen Sterling said.
So.
Serena Yeats joined the game team.
Theodore Lynch proudly said.
"Master Lancaster, you sure have it all—got a son, got a wife. But to be fair, I’ve played quite a part."
Elias Lancaster was in a good mood, "Mm, the sports car you wanted, it’s yours."
"Really?" Theodore Lynch was so happy he nearly jumped up, "Thank you, Master Lancaster, thank you, sister-in-law."
Serena Yeats didn’t say anything, she just smiled.
"Okay, the loser of the game has to find someone of the opposite sex and kiss them, no backing out, are we playing?"
"We’re playing."
Theodore Lynch looked at Elias Lancaster, "Master Lancaster?"
"We’re playing."
This was a game they often played.
Liar’s Dice.
A few rounds later, someone lost.
Theodore Lynch laughed, "Jensen Sterling, quick, find someone of the opposite gender to kiss."
Jensen Sterling glanced around the room; there was only one woman, Serena Yeats. He looked at Theodore Lynch, who seemed to be enjoying the show.
"Jensen Sterling, why don’t you go down to the dance hall and find someone?"
Theodore Lynch suggested.
Right then, someone knocked on the private room door and pushed it open.
A sweet-looking girl walked in with a heavy tray filled with various drinks.
Afterward, Jensen Sterling pulled the girl over and gave her a quick peck on the lips.
The game continued and, in the end, Elias Lancaster was the only one who hadn’t lost a round.
"Master Lancaster really never loses this game."
"There didn’t used to be anything at stake, but now, it’s a pity. Not losing means he can’t kiss his wife, haha..."
Theodore Lynch said flippantly.
Elias Lancaster raised an eyebrow.
In the next second.
Elias Lancaster lost.
Everyone, "..."
He looked at Serena Yeats with tender affection in his eyes, "Baby, I lost."
As soon as he finished speaking.
Everyone was speechless.
Even Yves Thorne, who had been silent, rolled his eyes.
Originally, it was just meant as a joke.
But now it was a direct dose of dog food being shoved into their mouths.
Theodore Lynch was so regretful it hurt.
He should have said it that way earlier.
This Master Lancaster was too sly.
He lost because he wanted to.
And he lost just to kiss his own wife.
Speechless.
The old Master Lancaster wasn’t like this.
Serena Yeats was momentarily stunned, unsure where to place her hands and feet.
Theodore Lynch quickly led the crowd in chanting.
"Kiss, kiss!"
"Yeah, kiss!"
"Sister-in-law, we won’t look, you can go for a full three-minute French kiss if you want."
Serena Yeats blushed fiercely.
Were they really just saying that out loud?
In the atmosphere of the jeering crowd.
Elias Lancaster leaned in to her lips, holding the back of her neck, and gave her a long three-minute French kiss.
Everyone was excited watching.
They didn’t expect to see such an unknown side of the esteemed Master Lancaster in their lifetime.
"Master Lancaster, sister-in-law can’t breathe."
Elias Lancaster released Serena Yeats, looking at her with a smile in his eyes.
Serena Yeats buried her head in Elias Lancaster’s chest.
She couldn’t believe she was kissing Elias Lancaster in front of so many people.
Her heart was racing.
Elias Lancaster held Serena Yeats’ hand.
They continued the game.
However, Elias Lancaster never lost again.
He wouldn’t let his sweetheart’s enchanting side be seen by others.
The gathering didn’t last long because, after all, they had two little babies at home.
By around nine, Elias Lancaster took Serena Yeats back home.
Theodore Lynch smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, come hang out often."
Serena Yeats nodded.
She thought Elias Lancaster’s friends were very nice.
They had always shown her a lot of respect.
As the group watched the couple’s backs, they sighed.
They had witnessed a night of affection.
Such a display of love without considering the single ones around them.
This pungent scent of romance really was...
When would they get to experience it too!
And on their way home.
Elias Lancaster hugged Serena Yeats, gently asking, "Serena, do you want to find your biological parents?"