Chapter 938: Snatching the Private Room
Everyday gourmet cuisine is a hometown restaurant known for its specialty dishes. During mealtimes, it's always packed with customers, its business flourishing.
As Bethany and her party walked through the restaurant's door, they immediately drew everyone's attention. Among the five, apart from Kevin, were either young and beautiful women or mature and voluptuous ladies, all dressed stylishly, with figures that were simply stunning. The sight of their ample bosoms, curvaceous hips, and long legs left the restaurant in a stunned silence, the men’s eyes fixated on the four as if enchanted, naturally ignoring Kevin.
"Please, come in. What would you like to eat? Today, we have a special on spicy boiled beef," a plump woman greeted them, holding a small notebook. She was the owner of the restaurant, beaming warmly.
"Do you have any private rooms?" Bethany asked, frowning at the bustling crowd in the main hall. She disliked such noisy environments.
"Sorry, all our private rooms are currently occupied. We only have a large table available right now," the owner replied with a smile. "However, there's one private room that should be vacated soon. Why don’t you take a seat first, and you can move there once it’s free?"
"That works," Bethany agreed after a brief hesitation. The owner led the way, her ample figure accentuated by her vest and shorts, her large buttocks swaying, and her generous breasts jiggling visibly under her vest, occasionally revealing nipples that resembled red dates. Her body was as tempting as Alissa's, with a similarly curvaceous figure that would make anyone's mouth water.
Kevin noticed the diners around were fixated on the owner's chest, some even jokingly asking for milk to quench their thirst. The owner merely laughed it off without getting angry, making Kevin think this might be part of her allure, contributing to the restaurant's success.
The group of five settled at a table with Bethany naturally taking the head seat. Kevin and Audrey sat on one side, while Grace and Caroline sat on the other.
Bethany ordered the dishes and asked the owner to serve tea first. Then, smiling, she said, "It's rare for everyone to gather together like this. Let's take the opportunity to get to know each other better and consider ourselves family from now on."
Among the four women, Bethany knew the other three. Audrey and Caroline were sisters-in-law, Grace was now the manager of the local branch and technically Caroline’s boss. Audrey and Grace were relatively unfamiliar with each other but quickly found common ground through their mutual acquaintance, Alissa. After all, in a small town, it’s rare for people to be complete strangers.
However, Bethany’s status had changed. As the chairwoman of a clothing company, her presence had grown more commanding. Grace, who used to speak more freely, now showed restraint, and Caroline seemed a little reserved. Audrey, being the younger one, naturally didn’t speak as much. After some brief pleasantries, the conversation naturally turned to Kevin.
Grace looked at Kevin with a smile and said, "Bethany, Kevin did well last semester. You should reward him properly. Kids need encouragement. No matter what we say to our Andy, it doesn't work. He’s always at the bottom of the class, and he’s starting high school after summer. It’s so worrisome. If only Andy could be half as diligent as Kevin."
"Who says I don’t reward him?" Bethany rolled her eyes at Grace. "Ask Kevin, I’ve bought him a phone and a computer. Isn’t that enough? Your Andy is actually quite good too. It’s normal for kids to be playful. Kevin used to be quite mischievous, even got into a fight during his first year of high school. Mrs. Garcia called me over to talk about it. I was so furious."
"Ah, boys are hard to handle. Having a daughter would be easier," Grace sighed. "Andy doesn’t fight, but he’s too timid and always gets bullied. Kevin, I remember you once took Andy’s bicycle last semester. He was too scared to tell me, and only admitted it after much questioning. You should look after him at school and not let others bully him."
With the women’s eyes on him, Kevin felt embarrassed. "Godmother, that was ages ago. Besides, I only borrowed it, not took it. You’re defaming me; I’m a good student."
The women chuckled softly, but their gazes differed subtly. Grace’s was teasing and provocative, Bethany’s showed a mix of satisfaction and slight reproach, Audrey’s was filled with gentle affection, reminiscing the times Kevin had taken her home on a bicycle, and Caroline’s was intensely passionate and undisguised, seemingly ready to melt him.
Kevin felt overwhelmed, knowing that the four women, except his mother, all had some ambiguous relationship with him. He had to be cautious not to let his mother notice anything suspicious.
Suddenly, he felt a kick on his leg. Looking down, he saw four pairs of beautiful legs under the table, making it hard to determine who kicked him. He noticed Audrey’s legs pressed together; her long, shapely legs were white and smooth under her short skirt. Her thick thighs and slender calves were mesmerizing, making his mouth dry. Unable to resist, he placed his hand on his cousin’s exposed thigh, gently caressing it.
Audrey’s body trembled slightly. She glanced at Kevin with a warning look, intending to move his hand away when Bethany turned to her, smiling. "Audrey, how has Kevin been these days? I’ve been too busy to keep an eye on him. I’m counting on you."
"Aunt, Kevin has been doing well. He completes all the assignments I give him," Audrey replied, feeling Kevin’s hand slowly moving up her thigh. She pretended to stay composed, fearing Bethany might notice anything unusual. "Next semester will be even more demanding in junior year, so I’ve been helping him with his studies to make things easier."
"That’s good to hear. I’m leaving him in your capable hands then," Bethany said, satisfied. "As long as his studies improve, you can manage him however you see fit. If he misbehaves, just tell me."
"Sure, Aunt." Audrey agreed, feeling Kevin’s fingers creeping under her skirt. She quickly pressed her thighs together, guilt rising within her. Bethany’s trust in her made her feel even worse about her ambiguous relationship with Kevin.
Kevin wrapped his arm around Audrey’s smooth, tender one, and pretended to be affectionate. "Mom, my cousin and I have such a good relationship; your attempts to stir trouble won’t work. Just focus on your career. I’m waiting to become a rich second generation."
"This kid, how can you talk to your mother like that?" Bethany scolded, though her eyes softened, clearly not angry. With her company beginning to thrive, she was ambitious and eager to succeed. Her only concern was her son's education, which with Audrey’s help, she felt she could entrust it to her, allowing her to concentrate on the business.
Across the table, Grace, watching Kevin cozy up to his cousin with Audrey’s flushed face, felt a twinge of jealousy. It seemed Kevin had a closer bond with his beautiful cousin, and it was no wonder. Audrey, only ten years older than Kevin, shared more common ground with him. Moreover, Audrey's youth, beauty, and alluring curves, particularly her enviable chest, would captivate any man, let alone a young, spirited Kevin. Grace resignedly acknowledged her role as somewhat secondary.
At that moment, the sultry restaurant owner swayed over, smiling provocatively. "The private room is available now, you're welcome to move over."
Bethany and her group stood up to head to the private room, with Kevin following behind Audrey, his eyes glued to her long, shapely legs clad in black stockings. Audrey’s legs were smooth and slender, yet round and full, wrapped in sheer black stockings that shone enticingly. Her curvy hips swayed gently, mesmerizing Kevin. This was the epitome of a perfect figure, unlike Grace’s larger, firmer hips, which seemed somewhat too imposing. Most men preferred the willowy and slender type like Audrey.
Suddenly, Audrey stopped and turned, glaring at Kevin. In a low voice, she said, "Behave yourself, or I won’t be so lenient next time."
Then, she turned and continued walking.
Kevin smiled awkwardly. Although Audrey’s tone was strict, he knew she often caved despite her firm words. He had managed to erode her defenses step by step. However, since Audrey’s return from Starhaven, she had become more assertive and less tolerant of his antics. Even the privileges he previously enjoyed had been revoked, making him sigh in frustration. Unless Audrey changed her mind, he feared he would never truly win her over, a dispiriting thought.
The owner led them to the far end of the restaurant to a private room, freshly tidied by the staff. Just as Bethany was about to step in, a bald man squeezed past her, barging into the room and seating himself with a derisive smile.
"Madam, there's clearly a private room available. Are you trying to tell me there isn't one? Don't you want to do business?" he sneered.
Seeing the bald man, the owner’s face changed slightly. She hurried forward, smiling apologetically, "Sorry, sir, but this room was reserved by these customers. They've been waiting for a long time. Could you please wait outside a bit longer? As soon as another room is free, you can move in immediately."
"Let them wait longer then," the bald man said, crossing his legs and eyeing the owner’s ample chest with a lecherous grin. "Madam, your breasts have gotten bigger. Come over here and let me check if they’re real."
“Sir, please don’t joke around,” the owner said, despite her composure faltering slightly. "We welcome you if you're here to dine, but if you’re causing trouble, we’ll have to call the police."
“Call them, I dare you. You ungrateful wench!” The bald man’s rage flared. He yanked the owner into his lap, one hand groping inside her vest, fondling her heavy breast. The owner screamed in fright, struggling helplessly against his overpowering grip, her breast deforming under his squeezing.
Bethany and the others were stunned, not expecting the bald man’s blatant audacity. His brazen assault in broad daylight was outrageous.
"Stop it!" Grace, furious at the man’s behavior, grabbed an empty beer bottle from a nearby table without hesitation. With a fierce swing, she smashed it over the bald man’s head.