Female Novel
Chapter 2089
“Yes, Nina is my fiancee now," Percy admitted. As Nina's best friend, Luca wanted Nina to be happy.
Although the Mallory family was still against it, Percy insisted on holding an engagement ceremony. Itwas a simple ceremony, but he did it with all his sincerity and wholeheartedly.
Percy believed that he could give Nina a happy and blissful life.
Luca turned to look at Luke. Was this true? How did that happen out of the blue?
"He went to look for the priest on the second day we went to Russia. He grabbed Nina with him and gotthe engagement ceremony done," Luke told her.
"Yes. We were low-profile. I only informed my family and a few close friends about this. But we didn'tinvite anyone to our engagement ceremony. That's why Nina didn't tell anyone either," said Percy.
Percy was worried that someone would mess up the engagement ceremony. He kept a low profilebefore the engagement ceremony. Only after the ceremony was over did he inform his family and Luke.
Nina was worried that her greedy mother would mess things up if she told anyone about this. That waswhy she decided not to tell anyone about the engagement to prevent the news from getting into Anna'sears.
Percy only admitted it in front of Luca because he knew Luca was not the kind of person who wouldspill the beans. She would always side with Nina at all times.
"I see." Luca understood why Nina would conceal it. It was because she had a greedy mother andbrother.
Anna and Jean would do unscrupulous things to gain benefits from Percy as long as Nina told themthat she and Percy were engaged.
Even if they did not benefit from it, it was inevitable that they would use Percy's name to make thingseasier for them.
The best way was to not let them find out that the two of them were engaged.
After all, no matter how avaricious Anna and Jean were, they were concerned about their future too.That was why they dared not use Percy's name to do whatever they wanted out there to avoid gettinginto trouble and Percy blaming Nina for it. If the two of them broke up, Anna and Jean would not beable to take advantage of him anymore.
"Mr. Mallory, there's something I'd like to know." Luca's expression became serious as she gazed athim.
"Say it." The blissful smile on Percy's face faded. Luca was Nina's best friend, and Percy knew whatLuca was going to say after knowing that they were engaged.
Luca only wanted to hear him saying that he would promise to make Nina happy.
"Are you sure you'd like to tie the knot with Nina? That means you'll accept whoever she is, and youwon't give her up easily no matter what happens in the future. Will you be able to do that?" Luca asked.
"Of course, I will." Percy nodded.
Luca smiled when she heard his answer. She was sure that Percy loved Nina.
It would be enough if he could give her the best things in life and protect her well.novelbin
Nina's life was hard back then, and she was not happy.
Fortunately, she met Percy, a man who could give her a sense of security and bring happiness to her.Pleasure came through the toil. It was a happy ending.
"Mr. Crawford, Mr. Mallory, let's eat. The dishes won't taste as good once they're cold." Luca did notcontinue talking about Nina, and she did not ask Percy to promise any other things either.
After all, things were easier said than done.
Besides, this was Nina's choice, and she had done the right thing. Hence, as a friend who wished forNina's happiness, Luca had nothing else to say.
She only wished that Nina and Percy would live a lifetime of love and happiness and that their yearsahead to be filled with joy.
Luke looked at the smile on Luca's face. He knew Luca felt happy for Nina.
Percy knew he had already passed Luca's test, so he smiled. Then, he picked up a piece of steak withgarlic butter. He could not help but compliment it after tasting it, "I should've brought Nina here. It's herfavorite steak with garlic butter."
"You're even thinking of bringing your fiancee here to scrounge free meals?" Luke could not help butmock him. He was actually not that petty. He just did not want Luca to trouble herself.
Although Luca's wound was almost healed, what had happened last time would always make him feelshocked and uneasy.
Luca had such a serious wound on her, but she concealed it from him for such a long time...
Did that mean he was no longer dependable in her heart? Otherwise, why would she keep it to herselffor that long?
"It's not a big deal for us to contribute some ingredients. All we need is for Dr. Craw to show off hercooking skills," Percy said jokingly.
"Sure," answered Luca. She took another sip of the soup.
"It'll be great to eat together. But only if you're done dealing with that brother of yours. After that, I'llinvite you over for a meal." Luke deliberately mentioned Pierre in front of Luca.
Percy knew what Luke was up to, so he went along with him and said, "No problem. I'll make surePierre, that bastard, learns his mistake. And I'm not going to let him get away with it easily."
Luca's heart skipped a beat when she listened to their conversation.
They were talking about Pierre's bidding document, right?
Luca lifted his head and glanced at the two of them. They looked calm. After all, although it wasPierre's fault this time, Luke did not suffer any losses. It was normal for Luke to behave normally.
Luca helped herself with some food and concealed the uneasiness in her heart by focusing on havingher lunch.
Percy left after lunch.
Luke headed to the entrance and picked up his car keys. Then, he looked at Luca who was walking outof the dining room and said, "I'm going to Crawford Manor. Would you like to join me?"
Luca was surprised. Was he not planning to go to Crawford Manor tomorrow?
"I feel a little tired..." Luca declined. Although she wanted to meet the children, Crawford Manor wouldalways give her a feeling of uneasiness.
"Get some rest. I might not come back for dinner tonight." Luke put on his coat and left the house.
Luca looked at the scarf hanging on the coat hanger and pursed her lips. She picked up the scarf andwalked out of the house. A gust of cold wind blew against her, and she shivered for a moment. Then,she pursed her lips and trotted toward Luke. "Mr. Crawford, please put on the scarf."
Luke was surprised to see the woman in front of him. The cold wind was whistling, and Luca had notput on any warm clothes. He frowned and said, "It's cold. Hurry back into the house."
"Alright." Luca stuffed the scarf in Luke's hands and hurried back into the villa.
Luke looked at Luca's slim figure from behind, then he glanced at the garage that was not far awayfrom him. He frowned. "It looks like I have to use the basement parking lot next time."
Luca would not have to feel cold again if she wanted to give him something next time.
Luke was in a hurry to move in after he bought the villa. The basement parking lot was not ready yetwhen the house was still under renovation, and even the elevator was not installed yet.
Now that they had moved into the house, it was left uncompleted.
Luke thought to himself that he would still have to complete the renovation. He glanced at the scarf inhis hands. Then, he wrapped the scarf around his neck.
It felt warm.
Luke left the villa.
Luca stood in front of the window, watching Luke leave the house. Then, she slowly shifted her gazeaway.
Aunt Neile came out from the dining room and asked with confusion, "Ms. Craw, what are you lookingat?"