Female Novel
Chapter 2092
“Did Jason tell you? Or was Mr. Zac?" Luke had already narrowed it down. The others hardly had thechance to talk to Old Master Crawford.
"Fine. Mr. Zac was the one who told me. I forced him to," Old Master Crawford admitted helplessly. Hewas worried that Luke would look for Mr. Zac, he even emphasized that he was the one who forced Mr.Zac to spill the beans.
Luke remained silent. He knew it.
"I’m just concerned about you, alright? Look at you, raising three kids all by yourself. Although we havemaids in the house and you have me helping you to take care of the kids, the kids can’t grow upproperly without a mother’s love. I can tell the kids like Luca a lot. And I wonder when will both of youtake another step further. Then I won’t have to worry that much," Old Master Crawford mumbled. Hehad put in a lot of effort for the sake of Luke’s happiness.
However, he did not expect Luke, who was so capable and smart during work, to be so stubborn whenit came to relationships.
Luke did not take the chance when he had it. He should have taken their relationship to the next levelwhen he was injured.
"Grandpa, I know what I’m doing," Luke said helplessly. He did not want Old Master Crawford tointerfere with this. Luca was sensitive and attentive now. He was worried that the old master wouldmess things up.
"You say that every time. But I can’t see any progress. Oh, it’s not that you didn’t do anything but youkeep failing. I got it. I got it." Old Master Crawford deliberately talked about this so that Luke would notkeep asking him about Mr. Zac’s matter.
Luke gave him a helpless look.
Old Master Crawford was taking Luca’s matter seriously more than he did.
Old Master Crawford stole a glimpse of Luke when he kept silent. "Why aren’t you talking?"
"Regarding Luca’s matter, I know what I’m doing. And I can’t do anything recklessly for some particularreasons." Luke had no choice but to say something like this.
Although the kids were anxious about it, they were not as serious as Old Master Crawford was.
"Isn't this an excuse? I was thinking of creating a chance for the two of you. I didn't allow the kids togive you a call when they were thinking of calling you. Who would have known that you didn't knowhow to look for the perfect timing. Could it be that you've been working too hard over the years andyou're exhausted? Is that why..." Old Master Crawford deliberately paused for a moment. "Do you needme to look for an experienced naturopathic doctor to prescribe some medicines for you to strengthenyour body?"
"I don't need it. I'm perfectly fine." Luke knew what the old master meant. His face darkened at once.Fortunately, the kids were not there with them. Otherwise, he would have to explain to them what OldMaster Crawford meant.
Old Master Crawford immediately tsked and said, “Are you embarrassed?”
Luke finished drinking a cup of warm tea. There was nothing he could do about having such agrandfather.
Fortunately, the old master would not show this side of him in front of the kids. Otherwise, the kidswould imitate him!
"Alright. Bring Luca over for dinner this weekend. Take it as a token of appreciation for taking good careof you." Old Master Crawford decided. Since Luke was not making any moves, he should lend him ahand.
"What are you up to?" Luke frowned and looked at him.
"What can an old man do? Am I not allowed to thank someone on your behalf? You don't know how todo this. As a senior, am I not allowed to do something to help you?" said Old Master Crawford.
Luke was left with no choice. Even though he knew Old Master Crawford was up to something, he saidreluctantly, "I'll have to check my schedule."
"What arrangements have you made? It's decided. I'll ask Zander to invite her over if you're notbringing her here. You'll have to drive here and have dinner with us then." Old Master Crawford wasdetermined. He would like to see Luke get married again in his remaining years.
Judging from how slow Luke was making his progress in his relationship with Luca, Old MasterCrawford was afraid that he would not be able to see it for himself before he passed away.
Luke frowned.
"Oh, one more thing. Visit the Norman family if you have the time. Try to ask Jack about the news ofthe development of the western suburbs. You'll have to get ready as soon as possible if the rumor istrue. Although T Corporation has a lot of projects going on now and there's no need to worry aboutgetting more projects, there are some projects that we can't let go," Old Master Crawford reminded.
"Okay. I heard about it too, and I'm thinking about it," replied Luke. He had to bring Luca and the kidsalong with him to visit the Norman family this time. That way, it would not be too obvious.
Besides, it had been a long time, so Jack must be missing Luca.
"You'll have to deal with your mother's matter too," Old Master Crawford reminded Luke again.Although Crawford Manor had quieted down since Allison went abroad, it was inevitable that she wouldcome back here one day in the future. That was why he reminded Luke not to forget about her. Shewas his mother, after all.
Outside the tea room.
Susan made her way down the stairs, and she noticed that the door of the tea room was closed. Mr.Griffin was standing not far away from the room.novelbin
She asked, "Is Old Master Crawford discussing matters with someone in there?" "Yes, Madam Susan,"replied Mr. Griffin.
Susan frowned and said, “Who is it? It seems it's been a long time since such formal measures weretaken..."
The tea room was a place to talk about business. Previously, Old Master Crawford would invite anyonewho came to visit him to the tea room. They would drink tea and have a chat with each other. However,he would not have made it so formal like today. The door of the tea room was closed, and he instructedMr. Griffin to stand not far away from the room. It was obvious that he did not want anyone to comeclose to the tea room and eavesdrop on their conversation.
The tea room had good soundproofing, but Mr. Griffin was standing right there. There was no waySusan could get near the room, and she would not be able to hear anything.
"Young Master Luke has returned," Mr. Griffin replied in a soft voice.
Susan's brows furrowed even more, and she blurted out unconsciously, "That bastar— Luke?"
She almost blurted out her hatred for Luke in front of Mr. Griffin.
Mr. Griffin was Old Master Crawford's man. Susan hurriedly corrected herself to prevent someone fromnoticing it.
"Yes." Mr. Griffin slightly frowned. If Susan had not corrected herself in time, she would have calledLuke a bastard.
The grievances of the previous generation had to fall upon Luke. Mr. Griffin felt sorry for him.
Luke had contributed so much to the Crawford family. All the food that Susan put in her mouth andeverything that Susan was using now was all because of Luke's efforts in running the company well.Yet, Susan was ungrateful. She treated Luke as an obstacle to her son taking over the company. Howpathetic.
It would be fine if Louis had the thought of taking over the family business as the two brothers couldcompete with each other. However, Louis did not intend to do so. All this while, Susan was the only onewho had this idea in her mind.
"What are they talking about? They're doing it all mysteriously," Susan could not help but mutter.
Mr. Griffin answered politely, "I'm not sure. Perhaps it's the company's matter."
"About the company? How can they not inform Louis about it since it's such an important matter?"Susan was dissatisfied.
Mr. Griffin let out a sigh in his heart and reminded her politely, "Young Master Louis isn't working in thecompany."