Female Novel
Chapter 2757
Old Master Bourne was not anxious to bring up Lonnie's matter. He lifted the teacup and took a sip.
"How is it?" asked Old Master Crawford. The tea they served was of good quality. Yet, it was not timefor the impending topic of conversation just yet.
"It's good. It has a clear and refreshing taste that can't be compared to old tea. The flavor of the tealeaves is good. Crawford, which tea house is this from?" complimented Old Master Bourne.
"It's not from a big tea house. It's from our own tea house." smiled Old Master Crawford.
Luke and Louis knew that the old master enjoyed drinking tea. Hence, the brothers bought a tea housein F province.
The tea business was profitable and this way, the old master could enjoy some good tea too.
"Oh, that is really enviable." Old Master Bourne glanced at Lonnie, signaling him to say something.
Lonnie noticed Old Master Bourne's gaze. He lifted the teacup and said, "Yes, Old Master Crawford.This tea has a rich and fragrant taste. It's refreshing, and it leaves a revitalizing sensation. It's goodtea."
Old Master Crawford lifted the teacup and took a sip. "Good tea leaves."novelbin
Old Master Bourne cleared his throat. After some small talk and tea, it was time to get down tobusiness.
Just as he was about to speak, Old Master Crawford piped up, "Mr. Griffin, bring me the chessboard.I'd like to play a few games with Old Master Bourne."
Old Master Bourne was dumbfounded for a moment.
Lonnie, who was sitting next to him, was taken aback too.
"Alright, Old Master Crawford,” replied Mr. Griffin as he turned to fetch the chessboard.
While they were waiting for the chessboard to arrive, Old Master Bourne took the opportunity to say,"Crawford, other than our game of chess I have another matter concerning this young man to discusswith you."
"Oh? About Mr. Jackman?" There was a faint smile on Old Master Crawford's face, but anyone with agood eye could see that the smile did not reach his eyes.
His cloudy eyes revealed a trace of shrewdness.
Lonnie was being stared at. He was on thin ice. He immediately nodded and said, "Yes, Old MasterCrawford. I have a favor to ask."
"Is your wife from the Sutton family?" Old Master Crawford went straight to the point and added, "Theone who was in the newspaper today." "Yes, that's my wife. She did something wrong and she's nowpaying the price for it." Lonnie said with a stiff upper lip.
"Well, then let the police handle it." Old Master Crawford took another sip of tea.
Lonnie was stunned for a moment. He did not know what to say. He turned to look at Old MasterBourne, wondering what he meant by his words.
Old Master Bourne glared at him and gave him a frustrated look. Then, he said, "Crawford, Lonniedidn't come to visit you today for this matter."
The moment he finished speaking, Lonnie added, "Yes. My wife did something wrong. It's up to thepolice to decide how long they will be detaining her.”
When Lonnie said this, Old Master Crawford was stunned for a moment.
Did they not come here to talk about this?
Then what was this visit for?
"What's the matter, then?" asked Old Master Crawford.
Lonnie shot a glance at Old Master Bourne.
Old Master Bourne grew impatient and said, "Tell him."
"It's about my company. I signed a project with a party who requested T Corporation provide the designdrawing. I had paid a visit to T Corporation, but it seemed like they were too busy with their ownprojects, so they refused to take on mine. Now, I have no design drawings and I have no explanationfor the European party who hired us. Old Master Crawford, I was hoping you could talk to Mr. Crawfordand see if he could take on this project's design." requested Lonnie cautiously.
This was his motive for coming here today.
Lonnie had not given Margaret's situation much thought.
After all, the police said she would only be detained for a few days. Since she had caused him so muchtrouble, going as far as beating up his lover a while ago, Lonnie thought it would be good for her tosuffer a bit while she was detained.
It could at least put a lid on her bad temper.
Old Master Crawford immediately understood after he heard Lonnie's request.
It was a business matter, not a personal issue.
He secretly let out a sigh, thinking about how ridiculous Lonnie was. Instead of thinking about how tosolve his family crisis, he was busy looking for connections to handle his company's affairs.
"So it's about business..." Old Master Crawford trailed off.
Lonnie nodded eagerly and replied, "Actually, it's not a complicated project, but it is a small one. That'swhy your grandson, Mr. Crawford was reluctant to take it on. T Corporation's project departmentdoesn't want it either. Old Master Crawford, I had no choice but to come and bother you."
"I see," nodded Old Master Crawford but he remained silent.
Old Master Bourne's heart skipped a beat and suddenly realized what was happening.
He rushed to explain, "Old Master Crawford, it's just a project. You only have to talk to Luke and he'lldefinitely take it on, as long as the design drawing is provided by T Corporation."
What Old Master Bourne meant was that Luke did not have to design it himself. It could be done by a TCorporation's designer.
"Luke has been busy lately. He can't even handle his company projects," Old Master Crawford sighedand shook his head. "Besides, I haven't intervened with T Corporation's matters for a long time. If youreally want to work together with T Corporation, you should head there and negotiate with them."
Lonnie felt despair after listening to what he said.
Old Master Crawford had no intention of helping him even if it was for the sake of Old Master Bourne.
It seemed like there was no way the project could be completed in time!
"Old Master Crawford..." Lonnie refused to give up. He wanted to give it another try. However, beforehe could speak, Old Master Bourne interrupted him.
"In this case, we shouldn't force Old Master Crawford to help us then,” said Old Master Bourne.
Lonnie turned to look at Old Master Bourne with a face full of discontent. What was he saying?
He finally had the chance to meet someone from the Crawford family and he did not want to waste thisopportunity.
"Old Master Bourne, I hope you can understand. It's the world of the young now. I have been retired forso long. It will cause many unnecessary troubles if I interfere with the company's affairs." said OldMaster Crawford, remaining calm as he watched Lonnie's reaction.
Lonnie's wife bullied his precious granddaughter-in-law. Of course, the score had to be settled!
Margaret being detained at the police station, and becoming a scandal in the headlines was notenough to set the score even.
Luke protected his wife. Old Master Crawford defended his granddaughter-in-law too. That was why hehad to help Luke.
Although Old Master Crawford was using Luke's name to settle the score with Lonnie, he felt satisfiedthat he was able to speak up for Luca!
"Yes. Old Master Crawford, you're right. I just remembered there's still something I need to attend to atthe company. It seems like we won't be able to play chess today. How about we reschedule for anotherday?" said Old Master Bourne. Though he wasn't lying. Even though it was a Sunday, he had to attendan international conference today.
He would've already been at the company if it were not for Lonnie.
Lonnie lowered his head in defeat and said nothing.
Old Master Crawford frowned and asked, "We're not playing chess anymore?"
"I'd love to, but you know, I'm not as lucky as you are. You have a grandson who's capable enough totake the responsibility of running the company. My son and grandson... Forget it, I still have work to do.
I have an important international meeting in half an hour." Fury began to consume Old Master Bourneas he was reminded of his useless son and grandson.