Female Novel
Chapter 1678
Despite that, Luca did not do as he said nor make use of the opportunity.
'What's her intention?'
Luke stood up and walked steadily. Although he had been drinking, he paid attention to the amount hedrank. Compared with the usual amount of alcohol that he usually consumed, he was only slightlydrunk. It was not an issue.
He only acted drunk to put on a show for Luca.
However, Luca did not respond to his flirting even after he said so much. He was unsure of what shewas planning.
Luke could not wait to find out Luca's plan so that he could work out corresponding responses to keepher by his side.
In any case, he found nothing even after he looked into it. Even so, he told his men to keepinvestigating.
They had not even found out the organization that was controlling Luca behind the scenes.
Luke was getting more frustrated.
He walked into the master bedroom. There was a faint and elegant scent in the room. It belonged toLuca. With her scent and after drinking some wine, he knew he would get a good sleep that night.
Luca stood at the entrance of the maid's room to eavesdrop. She was relieved to hear Luke open andclose the door to the master bedroom.
Luke's obvious hint had shaken her to the core.
The instruction given by Abel was to approach Luke and become his woman to obtain corporatesecrets. If she had agreed to his request, the two might already be in bed, going all the way.
However, she chose to flee.
Luke was not sober. Although he flirted with her, she was certain that all he was thinking about was herformer self...
She did not want to do that. She was unwilling to blindly carry out Abel's mission, so she ran away.novelbin
On the other hand.
Things were not peaceful in Crawford Manor that night.
Old Master Crawford was sitting on the sofa while Susan Armstrong was sitting opposite him. LouisCrawford and Yuri Dunn were sitting on the sofa at the side.
Their expressions were serious.
"Okay, you've gathered everyone now. What do you want to talk about?" Old Master Crawford had arough idea but he still asked her.
Susan glanced at her son and daughter-in-law before going straight to the topic. "Dad, I'm sure you'vereceived the news. That good-for-nothing woman who stole your things is going to be released fromprison."
"Don't call her that. It's rude," Old Master Crawford scolded Susan with a grim expression. He knewthat Allison was going to be released from prison, and he was prepared for Susan to have a chat withhim about this. However, he did not expect her to involve Louis and Yuri. "No matter what she did,she's still Luke's mother and the grandmother of the three children."
Susan frowned, snorted coldly, and said, "Yes, she's related to them, but that has nothing to do withme. I can't be bothered to play nice with her. That damn woman is so greedy that she stole from herown home! She even told the thief to hurt my precious granddaughter. Sparing her life is the furthest I'llgo!"
Yuri remembered that incident. She was horrified that night, thinking she was going to lose Thea. Shenodded in agreement.
Old Master Crawford snorted coldly. He knew that Allison was not worth defending after what she did.He said impatiently, "Okay, if you have anything to say, just say it."
"I'll get straight to the point, then. I heard that the woman will live with us after she's released fromprison. I don't agree with that, and neither does Yuri." Susan crossed her hands in front of her chestand firmly opposed.
After Allison was imprisoned, she was finally able to enjoy the feeling of being the only lady in thehouse. She would never allow Allison to return and take her place.
"She's Luke's mother. She'll be a part of the Crawford family even after a hundred years have passed.Why can't she live here?" Old Master Crawford frowned. He hated dealing with drama involving womenthe most.
He enjoyed peace for a few years but it was broken following the news of Allison's release.
Although he did not enjoy dealing with such things, Allison was still Luke's mother. As the head of thefamily, he still had to redress the balance.
"She can only be part of the Crawford family after she's dead!" Susan's words were unfiltered andmean. Louis, who was listening to the ordeal on the side, frowned in disgust.
"Mom, stop talking," he said.
Susan was fuming. Louis was not helping her case and was even trying to calm her down. She gavehim a stern look and shouted, "Shut up if you don't know anything!"
Louis opened his mouth and hesitated to say another word. Although he had something to say, hecould not bring himself to fight with her.
He had no choice but to obediently shut his mouth.
Susan added, "Dad, I'm not discriminating against her. Many studies have shown that those whocommitted a crime and went to prison rarely reform. I'm worried about the kids. I don't want her to comeback, lest one day she goes crazy and hurts Thea."
Old Master Crawford snorted coldly and said, "Are you done?"
Seeing that he was not taking a stance nor had he given her a firm answer, Susan said, "I'm not doneyet. You have to take this matter seriously. Thea is not the only kid living in our home. Lanie and the
others live here as well. What if Allison comes back and hurts them when she loses it?"
"Mom..." Louis called out to her helplessly.
"Shut up!" Susan yelled at him and continued, "Dad, although you haven't said anything, I learned thatAllison became disfigured in prison. Her face is wrinkled and she has abscesses. I don't know if hercondition is contagious. If it's transmitted to the children after she comes back, who will be responsiblefor it?"
Old Master Crawford glared at her. He was unsure where she got the news from but he was annoyedat her unrelenting jabs just to prevent Allison from moving back to Crawford Manor.
After what had happened, he was not a big fan of Allison but still took into consideration that she wasLuke's mother.
Even if he did not like her, he still chose to accept her...
"If it's contagious, we'll know about it before she comes back. The prison has already quarantined her.What are you worried about? Besides, Luke is also looking for a doctor for her. She'll be cured." Therewas disgust and loathing in Old Master Crawford's tone. He did not want to continue the conversation.
Susan continued with her rant, saying, "Even if it's not contagious, her terrifying appearance willfrighten the kids. Thea and Rainie are timid. They might be scared to death upon seeing Allison's face.For the sake of the children, I don't agree with her moving back here."
"Are you done? Even if Allison has become ugly, she's the kids' grandmother. They'll get used to itsooner or later. If you're that worried, you're free to move out. That's all I'll say on the matter. If you'redissatisfied, I can transfer a villa under my name to you and you can move there!" Old Master Crawfordwas angry. He absolutely hated it when there was incessant drama at home.