Love After a Steamy Affair
Chapter 354

Chapter 354: EloquentTranslator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Before dinner, Gabriel was called into the study room upstairs by Keith Jones. The men from the collateral branch were playingchess in the room while the women chatted in the living room.

Today’s main character was Serenity, so the topic of conversation always revolved around her. No matter what others asked, shewould answer them readily in a dignified manner.

Without Gabriel around, Madam Eaton regained the courage to provoke Serenity but the latter always managed to either changeor avoid the topic.

Madam Eaton had been feeling stifled and anxious since Gabriel put her in her place. Still dissatisfied, Madam Eaton wanted tovent her anger on Serenity and regain some face.

Sarcastically, Madam Eaton said, “Ms. Serenity, Gabriel may be a steady person, but we have also heard that he had indulgedhimself in the company of multiple women in the past. You have to watch him. Don’t let him mess around outside after yourhoneymoon period.”

Madam Eaton was subtly hinting that Serenity might just as well be a thing of the past once Gabriel got tired of her after a fewmonths.

But Serenity felt that there was no need for her to give in to this kind of woman who wanted an inch and a mile. She was not apushover and was not easy to bully. Moreover, Serenity knew that she had Gabriel to back her up.

Maintaining a smile on her face, Serenity said, “Madam Eaton, you said it yourself. That was before. Which man doesn’t haveone or two women before marriage? Madam Eaton, I’m sure it was the same with Master Eaton as well, wouldn't you say so?”

Madam Eaton's face stiffened. Serenity had once again probed her pain point. That woman from her husband's past had alwaysbeen a thorn in her heart. It was because of her that even after she married into the Eaton family, her husband still did not likeher.

For Serenity, she had just gone along with the flow of the conversation in rebuking Madam Eaton. Judging by the change inexpression on the latter’s face, Serenity must have unintentionally hit the nail on the head.

Gabriel's other aunt, Madam Barlowe, changed the topic. “It’s so boring sitting here. Why don’t we go play a card game?”“Alright.” Sulia got up and led everyone to the game room, which was next door to the chessboard room.

Sulia, Madam Barlowe, and Madam Eaton sat down. For the last spot at the table, Madam Barlowe looked at Serenity and said,“Ms. Serenity, come sit down and play a few rounds with us.”

Serenity’s card skills were average. On the other hand, most wealthy ladies spent their time playing cards, embroidering, orarranging flowers so Serenity had an inkling that these women’s card skills should not be underestimated. Unwilling to fall intotheir trap, Serenity said, “I believe Miss Sawyer would be a better fit for the table.”

Linda pulled a chair to sit next to Sulia Silver. “You should play. I’ll watch my godmother play instead.”

Helpless, Serenity could only bite the bullet and play. Half-jokingly, she said, “My card skills are just average so please beunderstanding.”

Madam Barlowe smiled. “Don’t worry about it. We’re family after all. Besides, this is just a game...”

Sulia coughed at the mention of the word ‘family’. Madam Barlowe smiled and proceeded to distribute the cards.

In the study next door, Gabriel and Keith stood facing each other. “Do you still see me as your father?” asked Keith seriously.

Gabriel leaned against the bookshelf and nonchalantly said, “If you approve of her as your daughter-in-law, the Jones family willhave two more people to add to the family tree. If you don’t, I'll just keep them away from the main residence. Besides, | rarelyreturn here anyway so the chances of you bumping into them were never high in the first place.”

“Are you threatening me?” Keith’s face turned ashen..