Aisha looked at Luca with confidence. The makeup artist told her that Luca loved the dress, and she was willing to pay a high price to purchase the dress. That was why Aisha used it as a bargaining chip to get the chance to cooperate with Luca.Luca frowned when Aisha just could not stop pestering her. Then, she declined and said, “I’m sorry. I’m going back to my country today. Please bring back the dress and the jewelry.” The dress was beautiful, but it was only a piece of clothing to her. It was not something irreplaceable.Aisha refused to give up and insisted, “We have a branch office in your country. We can hold the photoshoot there if it’s possible.” Luca secretly let out a sigh. How could this woman not give up no matter how hard she tried to reject her? The makeup artist beside Aisha felt that Aisha was trying too hard. No matter how hard she tried to convince Luca, Luca had no intention of becoming her model. “Ms. Aisha, why don’t we—”Aisha glanced at her impatie
On the other side of the manor.Mr. Valentin informed Marcos of the news about Matysh asking someone to investigate Luca.Marcos’ eyes darkened. Matysh did not listen to his advice. Mr. Valentin realized Marcos was keeping silent and asked in a low voice, “Mr. Marcos, should we stop Master Matysh?”“Who would be able to stop him?” Marcos’ tone was filled with disgust. Other than the elders in the family, no one could stop Matysh.However, no one in the family would care about Matysh’s ridiculous behavior. After all, they were proud and stubborn, thinking that they were still living in an era where having a strong and wealthy family background meant they could dominate everything. Even if what Matysh did was wrong, they would let him do whatever he wanted because of his status. Marcos had no right to speak no matter how much money he had earned for this family. It became clear to Marcos that he was little more than a money-making machine for this family. The reason was simple.
“It’s not a big deal.” Matysh did not say anything about his interest in Luca. After all, that woman was Marcos’ business partner. He had to keep it a secret without letting the old master, who put benefits and interests before everything, find out about it. The old master was able to guess what his son was thinking about. “Who caught your attention this time?”Matysh looked up and glanced at the old master, saying indifferently, “Dad, I know my boundaries.” "You're getting older. Why don't you settle down, get married, and raise a chubby grandson for me?" said Old Master Abaza. He knew Matysh and him were the same kind of people.Although Matysh was playful, he would take his future wife’s status and background seriously. That was why Old Master Abaza was not worried that he would be like Marcos’ father who married a commoner. “I’m not ready yet. Dad, stop talking about this,” replied Matysh. Marriage could take his freedom away. So far, he had never fallen in love or though
Luke did not say a word while he looked at Luca who was quietly closing her eyes and resting. After traveling with Luca a few times, Luke could feel that Luca was especially quiet when she was beside him. Luca would take the chance to get some rest once she got into the mode of transport when they were traveling long distances. Luke took his eyes off her.The stewardess started to distribute the meals to the passengers after the plane had reached its cruising altitude as compensation for the flight delay. Luke made a silent hand gesture when he watched the stewardess carrying the tray and walking toward him. The stewardess noticed the woman beside him was taking a nap with a blanket covered over her. She secretly complimented him for his consideration of the woman next to him. Then, she handed the menu to Luke. Luke shook his head to tell her that he did not need it. The stewardess nodded and continued to ask the next passenger. The flight took almost ten hours. An annou
Luca sighed when she heard what Uncle Zander said. She was not a qualified mother. The children’s affection and their thought of longing to see Luca again would only end up in vain.Uncle Zander noticed that Luke and Luca were not talking to each other, so he added, "Young Master Blanche, Young Master Tommy, and Ms. Rainie have been behaving themselves. When they talk to Old Master Crawford, they’d always ask about Young Master Luke’s recovery and when the two of you were returning.”Luca’s heart was filled with bitterness while listening to Uncle Zander’s chatters. She could only conceal her feelings and smile as she went along with Uncle Zander, saying, “They probably miss Mr. Crawford more.”Luke raised his brows. She had no idea that the kids had already found out about her true identity, and that was why she would say something like this. Luca did not know that if the kids were to choose between him and Luca, they would always be on her side, not his.Luke and Luca got out
“Alright, Mr. Crawford.” Aunt Neile left the tea room.Percy was dissatisfied and protested. “I’m so exhausted after the long trip. And you’re giving me a cup of coffee? What a heartless man!” "It was Pierre who caused the trouble. You deserved it." Luke's words hit a nerve in Percy relentlessly. When Pierre was arrogant and domineering back then, Percy had no intention of stopping him. Instead, he spoiled him and let Pierre do whatever he wanted to.The Mallory family doted on him, and that was why Pierre behaved like that. He got into trouble everywhere he went, yet he showed no remorse or guilt for what he did. Percy would have to take up the responsibility of spoiling Pierre. He had to clean up the mess Pierre had made. The only difference was that Percy used to deal with the troubles that Pierre had gotten himself into. Now, Percy was the one sorting him out.Percy quickly waved his hand. Fortunately, Luke was his best friend. Otherwise, this matter would not have been so
Something came across Percy’s mind. Then he said, “Speaking of this, regarding the matter that you instructed Adrian to investigate, he looked up and found out that the IP address is located in this city. If Dr. Craw was the one who tipped you off, then who sent the email?” said Percy. Was she not afraid that she would get caught by asking someone to tip Luke off? “She has a nominal brother here,” Luke reminded him while he made some tea.Percy patted the table. He hardly remembered Luca's brother. If it had not been for Luke reminding him about his existence, Percy would have forgotten him.“If that’s what her brother did, then her brother must be a computer geek. He’s probably better than Adrian.” Percy could not help but exclaim. After all, if it was really Amur who did it, they had already gone up against each other a few times. However, Adrian could only find out that his IP address was located in this city. He could not go into further details. It was only because the other
Aunt Neile dared not to disturb them as they were discussing matters inside the tea room. She could not make the decision, and that was why she came to ask Luca.Luca glanced at the time, then she glanced at the tea room with the door closed. She said, “Just prepare his portion. There’s nothing wrong with preparing more.” Although Percy was Luke’s friend, it did not matter if they prepared lunch for him or not.However, this was basic courtesy. By preparing more, it might lead to more food wastage, but it would be impolite and drive the guests away if they did not prepare anything for him.“I think so too, but Mr. Mallory’s preferences…” Aunt Neile was afraid that the dishes she prepared would not suit Pierre’s taste. Luca said, “Prepare some home-cooked dishes. I remember that Mr. Mallory loves home-cooked dishes.” "How do you know that?" Aunt Neile asked with curiosity. It was Percy's first time staying here until lunchtime if she remembered it clearly. Luca was dumbfound