Celestelle was quiet all through, never saying a word. And so did Lucien keep quiet, focusing on what he was doing.
The Vale resident was northwest of Golden City, and it took Three hours before they got to their destination.
The view of Golden City from the northwest was breathtaking. It consisted of suburbs, industries, and mostly old beautiful houses that had been standing for generations, which speak of power, wealth and position.
The Vale Ancestral home was in a quiet suburb. Which also had a beach close to it. They occupied most of the land around the suburbs.
After three hours of driving and a torturous silence, The driver finally pulled to the enclave's golden gate. Which had the name "THE VALE'S" crafted bodily with glaring silver.
Celestelle felt nervous for the first time since waking up. The authority, the gates and even the name on it were enough to make her nervous.
It was dark when the car finally pulled over into the Vale resident.
They had passed the gate which had the name Vale, bodily written in it, and had to drive for another five minutes inside the estate before finally arriving at a midnight black gate, which had "ANCESTRAL HOME" written on it.
When the engine roared to a stop. A Lady came out first. She was extremely beautiful, she had an air of grace around her, her face and skin flawless, and she looked like someone in her early thirties. Her figures were extremely great, everything about her and even her walking steps were beautiful.
Behind the lady was an elderly woman, who was around her late seventies, but her age didn't diminish her aura
Lucien came out of the car first and so did Celestelle.
She wasn't sure who the women were, but the young woman looked to be the mother of Lucien because their features were striking. Or was it his sister? Celestelle thought. But it wasn't her business, she didn't know why she was here with Lucien. What was the point of bringing her to his family when they would get divorced in a year. "Tsk".
The elderly lady who had been with a stern face, on seeing Lucien softened her features as she embraced him immediately with a delighted smile. Patting his back like a kid.
Grandma "Lucien called lowly, his face expressionless as ever, but his demeanor softened slightly".
My boy "The lady called him endearing. How have you been? Have you been eating well, look how skinny you are. "Do you keep tiring yourself with work?" the lady said, slightly closing her eyes.
Then she nodded, "Do not worry, I'll take care of you so much your cheeks will become round "The elderly lady said seriously".
Lucien chuckled lightly ruffling her hair, his eyes extremely soft.
Celestelle was like an outcast, she didn't know where to place her foot or what to distract herself with.
Damn, this was extremely awkward "Celestelle thought, biting her inner cheek".
Pressing her phone which could be the best distraction wasn't possible because it would look like a form of disrespect.
With no choice, she decided to look down on her feet. But she felt eyes peering at her as if scrutinizing her. And Celestelle was getting extremely uncomfortable under that gaze.
Son "The young lady called". Won't you introduce us to this young lady here "She said with a composed smile".
Celestelle noticed the shift in Lucien's demeanor when the lady called him 'Son'
Meet, Celestelle my wife "Lucien said his arms going around CCelestelle's slim waist".
Good evening Aunty, Good evening Grandma "Celestelle greeted".
The elderly lady shifted her gaze from Lucien to Celestelle. Then she sized her up and down. Before nodding in response. She didn't know Celestelle's character, but she was a bit satisfied with her dress and how well she carried herself. She didn't look like one to be bullied, as long as it was what Lucien wanted she was fine with it.
Lucien's mother didn't show much emotion either, only nodding in response.
Celestelle's cheeks were starting to boil, with how close Lucien was and his large hands which rested firmly on her waist were making her feel hot internally. He was too close even his breath and cologne were clinging to her.
Thankfully the elderly lady called for them to come into the house, Celestelle breathed a sigh of relief as she stylishly came out of his embrace.
Seeing her reaction Lucien couldn't help but curl his lips in slight amusement.
He had noticed her discomfort, was his presence so not good for her? "He thought smirking lightly".
A part of him was dissatisfied and didn't want to let go. Those waists were so slim he felt it might break, and he truly loved how he held her.
What the hell was he even thinking? "Lucien thought, shaking his head to expel those thoughts".
When they got inside, Celestelle felt like she was in a conference meeting.
Celestelle couldn't count, there were more than a hundred. To be honest this wasn't an exaggeration, it was true. Everyone present lived at the Vale residence, they all consisted of the main branch and sides.
Some of the men in the family married three wives, some married two, and some had illegitimate children. The Vale family had a tendency not to allow any of their blood to be outside of the family, legitimate or not. They value their reputation more than anything and avoid even the tiniest thing that could cause a scandal either Minor or any kind.
They had been doing so except for one which happened six years ago, that almost left the whole Vale family in a complete mess.
Lucien's face already returned to being expressionless.
The four of them arrived at the table filled with lavish dishes and took their respective seats. Lucien did the honor of bringing out a seat for Celestelle, to sit on. And this didn't go unnoticed by the family.
Celestelle blushed lightly wondering what the reason for his actions could be. He was being overly warm and approachable. But she wasn't one to think things that much, so she did what she was best at. Brushing the thought off her head.
Immediately they sat down an elderly man in his mid-eighties stepped out. Even while old he looked intimidating, he was seriously stern and intimidating. And on seeing him, everyone stood up, Celestelle also followed principles.
He was the patriarch of the Vale family, and even though he had retired and didn't have much power he was still feared. Because a word from him could move mountains.
His eyes scanned everyone, upon landing at Celestelle, his gaze lingered on her, stern with a hint of oppression. Celestelle awkwardly smiled. Celestelle didn't like this gathering, she felt out of place.
Suddenly Celestelle felt something warm slip into her palm, looking down, Lucien hands held hers giving it light squeeze.