Luke went to the company early that morning, while the driver picked up the three children and sent them to Crawford Manor because Old Master Crawford missed them. The people who remained in the mansion were Bianca, Old Master Rayne, and Wanda who came to visit. Johann had suggested a naturopathic treatment program for Old Master Rayne. The old man was already quite elderly, and his symptoms were chronic. Today, Bianca and Wanda were in the kitchen preparing a herbal remedy for Old Master Rayne. The thick smell of medicinal herbs wafted in the kitchen. They had to reduce the tonic three times in the pot, and they were only boiling it for the second time. Bianca thought that the smell alone was bitter. "Aunt Wanda, the tonic smells so pungent and bitter. Can Grandpa's stomach take it?" Bianca furrowed her brows. She could not imagine how her grandfather took the tonic every day. Wanda smiled when she saw how worried her niece was. "Don't worry, sometimes herbal remedies can be
Bianca and Wanda could only watch as Allison stepped into the mansion uninvited. Wanda was dazzled by the luxury brand clothing and accessories that Allison wore. Needless to say, her entire set of Chanel clothes cost six digits. The black handbag she clutched was a Hermes matte Porosus crocodile handbag. Her wristwatch was a limited edition Richard Mille that cost millions. Adding the two diamond rings on her middle and ring finger, she could have bought a decent house in downtown A City. Wanda knew that the Crawfords were wealthy and Luke made a lot of money, but it was quite eye-opening to see one flaunt their wealth so blatantly. Moreover, T Corporation was facing a life-and-death crisis. The families of the deceased were in the middle of demanding compensation from T Corporation. What if the media caught wind of Allison's lavishness? That would have caused the media to pile on even more unsubstantiated claims about Luke's company. She did not know if that woman was braze
The entrance to the building was crowded with people. There were many reporters from various media outlets, but there were even more angry protestors. They raised banners with slogans written in red ink, eager to claim justice for those who had lost their lives in the collapse of The Galleria. Those slogans looked as though they were written in blood. It was a spine-chilling sight. Allison mouthed a curse before stepping out of her bright-red Lamborghini. She opened the car door, put on her shades, and casually stepped out with her ten-inch high heels. She lifted her head and looked at the T Corporation building. The tall skyscraper gleamed like a pearl under the sunlight. Other buildings around it were nothing more than dust when compared to it. That was the business empire that her son had single-handedly built. She felt proud whenever she looked at the building. It was also something that she could brag to her friends. Her son's office was proudly located on the to
About ten minutes later, Allison entered the T Corporation building through a secret entrance. Her current appearance could only be described as pathetic. Her usually fair and well-maintained face was now black and blue and swollen all over. Her impeccably permed hair was also in a mess. Her arms and elbows were covered in bruises and bloody streaks. Even one of her high heels had gone missing. Jason nearly burst into laughter when he saw Allison's appearance. However, he had to put on a serious face so that he would not embarrass his boss's mother. "Why did you come to the company, Madam? You should've stayed at home." He pretended to be shocked. "The crowd outside is uncontrollable, and it's easy for you to get hurt. Did you forget that Mr. Crawford was seriously injured just last week?" He knew that there must be a reason why Allison would appear at the T Corporation building. Usually, when she wanted money, she would have made a phone call instead. Allison tried to stra
Allison felt a little embarrassed when she saw her son's gloomy face. "That's not a lot, right? Isn't T Corporation one of the biggest corporations in the country? It's even renowned internationally too. Don't tell me that the company is running out of money just because of this minor accident?" Luke lit a cigarette, feeling rather frustrated. Sometimes, he did not have the patience to deal with his mother, who only knew how to ask him for money. "This is a delicate scenario, Mother. You must have seen the situation at the entrance when you came here, right? Can you please not compound my troubles? I'll get the finance department to transfer three million dollars to your account. That should be enough for three months if you spend it sparingly. Please stop bothering me during this period." "What? Only three million?" Allison's face stretched exaggeratedly, and her voice became shrill. "Do you think that three million dollars is enough for me, my son? That's only enough for a fe
Luke picked up the coffee cup and took a sip. He frowned when he tasted the sweetness. That was not what he usually drank. He put the cup down after taking only one sip. The steam that rose from the cup and the sweetness of the aroma gave off an inexplicably eerie atmosphere. He gently closed his eyes and massaged his temples as he thought of the various things that troubled him. After resting for a while, he took out his phone and noticed several missed call notifications and messages. They were all from Bianca. Luke felt a lot more relieved when he saw that. He pressed a button to access his voicemail, and Bianca's soft and gentle voice entered his ears. "Remember to take a short rest when you're feeling tired, Luke. Please don't overwork yourself. I've made some soup for you. Should I send it over to your office?" Luke quickly typed a reply. [It's fine. It's not very safe here. You should stay at home and look after the children. Don't go anywhere. Just place the soup
Luke's mind was occupied by other troubles. He could not be bothered to wonder what was going on between the two of them. He nodded at the two women, then went to the balcony and lit a cigarette. "Mr. Crawford, I've already put the contracts you asked for on your desk. If there's nothing else, I'll be back to my office," Tina said politely. "Mm," Luke replied nonchalantly. Tina shot a warning glance at Mavis before turning around and leaving. After that, only Luke and Mavis were left in the office. Luke was standing at the balcony. One of his hands rested on the railing while the other held a cigarette. His silhouette was sharp against the bright blue sky. He looked like he was the ruler of the entire concrete jungle under his feet. He stood there without saying a word, emanating the bearing of an overlord. Mavis greedily locked her eyes on his handsome face. That man made all other men feel inferior. He was elegant, noble, and gentlemanly, but his character was asser
Susan continued to drink her tea, but in her heart, she despised Allison even more than before.This woman really did not have the slightest bit of shame. Not only did she become Zachary Crawford's mistress, but she also encouraged Old Master Crawford to remove her son's original spouse so that other more powerful women could take the top spot. She did whatever it took to achieve her goal.At this time, she was somewhat sympathetic to Bianca.Although Susan and Bianca did not see each other often, she had been maintaining a hostile attitude toward Bianca as she was Allison’s daughter-in-law. She had done unforgivable things to Bianca out of the hatred in her heart.There was no denying that Bianca was definitely a gentle and virtuous wife.She and Luke Crawford were the epitome of a ‘loving’ couple. She fought alongside him in the business scene while also being independent and strong enough that Luke's accident two years ago did not affect her one bit. She still lived elegantly.