Female Novel
Chapter 2705
Mr. Griffin, who happened to walk into the room, heard what Susan said.
“Madam, what's the matter?" Mr. Griffin pretended not to understand, but he knew very well that Susanusually talked about Old Master Crawford favoring Luke over Louis.
Everyone thought Luke had everything because he was Old Master Crawford's favorite grandson.
However, Mr. Griffin, who had been serving the old master for years, knew that Louis was actually theone whom the old master favored.
Louis was free-spirited and someone who could do whatever he wished.
That was what it meant by being favored by Old Master Crawford. He could enjoy his life, live freely,and do whatever he wanted.
"Nothing." Susan adjusted the shawl over her shoulder. "What were Old Master Mallory and Old MasterCrawford talking about just now?"
"It seems like they were talking about Mr. Pierre," answered Mr. Griffin. Karen came here and causedtrouble. The news spread through Crawford Manor like wildfire, and everyone knew about it.
Even if Mr. Griffin did not say anything about it, Susan would still be able to figure out what happened ifshe asked around.
"That's weird. Why did they come here to talk about Pierre?" Susan remembered the grimace on OldMaster Crawford's face when they mentioned Pierre's name earlier.
Pierre stole Luke's bidding document, and he almost ruined T Corporation's tender.
Fortunately, the bidding document was designed by Luke to set the thief up.
Although Susan hated Luke, she would not give up the company's bonuses.
Hence, Susan was concerned about T Corporation's profits. That was why she remembered it.
"What exactly were they talking about?" asked Susan.
Old Master Crawford looked normal when she made her way down the stairs just now. Judging frompast experiences, the old master would not have been so calm. Hatred and disgust would have beenall over the old master's face when Pierre's name was mentioned.
Hence, Susan could not help but wonder what really happened.
"I heard that Mr. Pierre has been kidnapped. Madam Mallory thinks it's Master Luke who did it. That'swhy she came looking for Old Master Crawford to ask for help," answered Mr. Griffin.
"Hahahaha." Susan howled with laughter shamelessly.
Mr. Griffin was confused looking at her. What was wrong with her?
“Madam, what's the matter?"novelbin
“Please don't... Haha, don't talk to me. Let me laugh." Susan held her head up as she laughed asthough she heard a funny joke.
Mr. Griffin remained rooted to the spot awkwardly. What was so funny about it when it was Karen whomisunderstood the whole thing?
It took a while before Susan stopped laughing. Only then did she say, “Karen thinks Luke kidnappedher son, Pierre?"
Mr. Griffin nodded and replied, “Yes."
“And she came here to ask Father to convince Luke to let Pierre go?" Susan continued.
“Yes, Madam." Mr. Griffin nodded again.
"No way. This is hilarious. Did Karen lose her mind?" Susan covered her mouth as she laughed,thinking that Karen would become a laughing stock if she told the wives of rich men whom she oftenhad high tea with.
Mr. Griffin cleared his throat.
“Then? How did it go?" asked Susan. She knew Luke had nothing to do with this without having to askMr. Griffin about it.
“Madam Mallory was brought away by Mr. Bennet," replied Mr. Griffin. “I heard that she took some pills,which caused her to be emotionally unstable. She's worried to death about Pierre being kidnapped.
That's why she has been looking for him everywhere."
"What kind of medication can cause someone to be emotionally unstable? How could she suspectLuke? Is she out of her mind? Karen must be mentally ill. She has to be cured. Ah, I can't. I'm gonnalaugh my lungs out." Susan stood up happily. Her sharp gaze and the unhappy look on her face weregone after she found out that Karen had done such a silly thing.
Previously, Karen often flaunted herself in front of her.
Even though their husbands had an affair, the way their father-in-laws treated them was worlds apart.
Old Master Mallory thought highly of Karen. He even went as far as to let his worthless son live abroadand not come back to protect Karen's status and keep her reputation.
However, after Old Master Crawford allowed Allison to join the family. All Susan did was take care ofThea and argue with Allison. It was just so she could inherit more of the Crawford family's wealth in thefuture.
Karen had already lost Pierre.
Now, Pierre was kidnapped after getting himself into such big trouble.
Karen was behaving like a crazy woman, suspecting everyone and looking for help.
She was useless.
Susan secretly rejoiced and mumbled to herself, 'Look how the tables have turned.'
On the other hand.
Mallory Manor.
Karen hurried back to the house and saw Old Master Mallory sitting on the sofa in the living room. Shedid not apologize or greet him. “Did you discover something new?"
Old Master Mallory stared at his phone screen, ignoring her.
Karen raised her voice and asked, "Mr. Bennet told me that you discovered something new. What didyou find? Where is it? Show me!"
Old Master Mallory did not answer her questions. Instead, he questioned her, "You went to see Luke?"
"Yes. I asked him to hand Pierre over to me. But he's too cunning. He refuses to let him go," repliedKaren. She could feel the tension in the air as she tried hard to suppress the anxiety in her.
Karen knew it was the medicine's effect.
However, she could no longer hold it back.
"You even went to Crawford Manor?" asked Old Master Mallory. Mr. Bennet reported to him every placeKaren went to.
She had disgraced the Mallory family!
Karen admitted it, "Yes. Luke refuses to hand Pierre over to me, so I went to look for Old MasterCrawford. Pierre will be fine if the old master helps me. Father, what are you looking at? Are youlooking at what they discovered just now?"
Karen took a step forward, walking toward Old Master Mallory as she said that.
"Hold her down." Old Master Mallory put his phone aside. Karen was held down by two security guardsright after he said that.
"What are you doing?!" Karen could not move as she was stuck in between the two of them.
Old Master Mallory rose to his feet, turned around, and gazed at her. There was a hint of dignity andimpatience in his eyes. "This is to prevent you from going crazy and doing silly things. You're grounded.
And you're not allowed to come out of your room these few days."
Then, the old master lifted his jaw.
"Father, you can't do this to me. I have to save Pierre. I need to save him. No one's going to savePierre if you do this!" Karen tried to struggle, but she was too weak. She was no match for the twoguards.
Karen was locked in her room after a while.
Old Master Mallory put another lock and locked the door himself.
The old master instructed every maid in the manor, "Next time, bring her meals and water to her thricea day. Just give her anything she needs through the window there. To anyone who dares to let her outand embarrass the Mallory family, you may pack your things and get your *sses out of here."
"Yes, sir." All the maids lowered their heads.
There came the noises of Karen knocking on the door while crying out loud. Everyone lowered theirhead and pretended like they did not hear anything.
Besides, every room was walled off by good soundproofing. One could hardly hear Karen's shoutsonce they walked farther away.