Old Master Mallory could not help but laugh when he looked at how desperate they were to use the Mallory family's name to solve their current crisis. He took a sip of the tea and let out a sigh. He remained silent for a long time.

Madison and her father exchanged looks at each other. She then said in a sweet voice, "Grandpa, I really like Percy very much. So, I'm asking for your permission to let us get married earlier. After the wedding, I'll try my best to become a good wife for Percy. I'll help Mallory Corporation penetrate the global market.” owns all content.

Old Master Mallory placed his teacup back on the saucer. He understood how desperate they were.

If it were the Johnston family in the old days, then he would certainly agree to it on behalf of Percy, but things were different now. He put on a serious expression and looked at the father and daughter. He said, "I don't think it's the right time now. It'd be better if the Johnston family can focus on solving the problem at hand. After that, we can discuss the wedding matters."

Nick got anxious when he heard that. He explained, “Old Master Mallory, you must be thinking that the Johnston family is hoping to overcome the crisis through this marriage, right? I'm sorry but you've got it wrong. We're confident that we can solve the crisis ourselves. It's just that my daughter can't wait to get married, so that's why I came to discuss it with you. If you're not comfortable with it, then I can guarantee that the Johnston family will never ask for a penny from the Mallory family to overcome this crisis after the two's wedding.”

All he wanted was the Mallory family to back them up to assure the banks.

Old Master Mallory shook his head. He had already figured out the ways of survival in the business world. The Johnston family did not need the Mallory family to invest their money in them to get through the crisis this time. They wanted the Mallory family to back them up so that it would be convenient for them to borrow money from banks.

However, the Mallory family could not take the risk.

Mallory Corporation was doing quite well now, but no one knew what would happen in the future. Should anything untoward happen and they needed to take out loans from the bank, what should they do if their reputation was ruined by the Johnston family failing to overcome their crisis?

In the beginning, Old Master Mallory was only thinking about the future. That was why he forced Percy to marry the daughter of the Johnston family. Now that the Johnston family was in trouble, he was sure that he could no longer cooperate with them.

When Nick was about to say something, Madison tugged at his sleeve.

She was afraid that the old master would break off their engagement if her father kept talking.

The Johnston family was in a passive situation right now, but the Mallory family was doing nothing. They were kind enough not to kick them when they were down by breaking off the engagement.

Madison dared not to ask for more. Everyone in A City knew that she was Percy's fiancee now. Perhaps having the title of his fiancee could still be of use to their family.

Hence, she stopped her father from saying anything more.

Nick understood what she meant. He had no choice but to hold back what he was about to say.

Madison picked up the kettle and refilled the old master's cup of tea. She said gently, “Grandpa, since you think it's not the right time for us to get married, I'll listen to you. We won't get married now."

"Those so-called auspicious dates are all fake if it isn't the right time for the couple. It takes the right time, the right place, and the right person. That's how you get a true auspicious wedding date. Madison, what do you think?" What Old Master Mallory said carried deep meaning.

Madison nodded to tell him that she understood what the old master meant.

After they left Mallory Manor, Nick was pissed off. He hit the steering wheel with his fists. "This is outrageous. Old Master Mallory has gone too far!"

Madison looked at her father's actions. She understood how mad he was, but she was angry too.

She thought the reason for this marriage of convenience was because Old Master Mallory admired her and was fond of her. However, everything was telling her that the so-called 'admiration' was built on the interests of the Mallory family.

Madison was tearing up, and she said with an aggrieved look on her face, "Dad, let's find a way to settle the matter ourselves."

Nick was annoyed. "Is there any other way? Those who used to rely on the Johnston family refuse to pick up our calls now. It's the same with the Mallory family. Everything will end up the same way even if we ask the others to help us."

Madison knew that, so she was not very positive about things either. She pulled a long face and said, "Maybe I should look for Percy."

"Do you really believe that he's not in the office? Madison, you're only embarrassing yourself if you go look for Percy now!" said Nick. Then, he complained about his son again. "Look at what your brother did. Why would he do this when the business was running just fine?"

Tears streamed down from Madison's eyes. She drew out a tissue and wiped her tears silently. "Dad, stop complaining. It's useless. Brother wouldn't have wanted this to happen. We should focus on dealing with the crisis now."

"If only it's that easy." Nick looked at his daughter.

The reason why Percy agreed to the marriage was not because of how beautiful Madison was. It was Old Master Mallory who forced him to. Now that the Johnston family was in trouble, Percy must be delighted. However, he could only pin his hopes on Percy now.

"Madison, find someone to track Percy down. Go ahead and fight for it. You have to make him yours in any case. Do you understand?" Nick considered the fact that his daughter was still a virgin. If Percy touched her body, he would have to take responsibility.

Madison knew what her father meant. Seeing as she was in love with Percy, she promised. "Alright, Dad.

I know what to do."

On the other hand.

When Luca was translating the documents in her bedroom, the cleaning lady came to tidy the house.

As usual, after the cleaning lady tidied up the room, she knocked on the door of the maid's room.

Luca opened the door, looked at the cleaning lady, and asked, "What's the matter?"

“Ms. Craw, I'm ready to head to the supermarket. What ingredients do I need to buy today?” the cleaning lady asked.

Luca remembered that the ingredients this morning were not fresh. She thought of getting some fresh ingredients herself so that Luke would not have to force himself to eat the food. Hence, she said, "I'll go with you this time."

The cleaning lady was paid to help Luca handle these things. When she heard Luca say so, the cleaning lady replied quickly, "It's cold outside. It'd be better for you to stay at home."

"It doesn't matter. It's been a long time since I went to the supermarket. Let's go together. Give me a minute, let me get my coat." Luca said. She put on the coat that was hung on the hanging rack.

The coat kept her warm. Luca touched the material and thought that it would keep her warm outside.

She took her phone and the access card before saying to the cleaning lady who was waiting for her, "I'm done. Let's go."

The cleaning lady nodded and left together with Luca.

They did not go to the supermarkets that were farther away. They chose to get the groceries at the supermarket near the neighborhood.

After they entered the supermarket, the cleaning lady was responsible for pushing the trolley while Luca walked beside her.

The cleaning lady could not help but ask curiously, "Ms. Craw, what are you planning to buy?"

"I'd like to make hotpot, so I'm getting more ingredients than usual." Luca did not want her to think too much, so she made up an excuse on purpose.

She did not mention that the ingredients the cleaning lady bought last time were bad. There were times when the workers in the supermarket behaved cunningly. They would sell spoiled vegetables and deceive customers by spraying water on the vegetables, making them look fresh.