“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. It was 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 got the 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't invite 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 profile before 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 was why she decided not to tell anyone about the engagement to prevent the news from getting into Anna's ears.

Percy only admitted it in front of Luca because he knew Luca was not the kind of person who would spill 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 and brother.

Anna and Jean would do unscrupulous things to gain benefits from Percy as long as Nina told them that 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 things easier 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 getting into trouble and Percy blaming Nina for it. If the two of them broke up, Anna and Jean would not be able to take advantage of him anymore.

"Mr. Mallory, there's something I'd like to know." Luca's expression became serious as she gazed at him.

"Say it." The blissful smile on Percy's face faded. Luca was Nina's best friend, and Percy knew what Luca 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 you won'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.

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 not continue 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 for Nina'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 years ahead 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 with garlic butter. He could not help but compliment it after tasting it, "I should've brought Nina here. It's her favorite steak with garlic butter."

"You're even thinking of bringing your fiancee here to scrounge free meals?" Luke could not help but mock 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 feel shocked 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 herself for that long?

"It's not a big deal for us to contribute some ingredients. All we need is for Dr. Craw to show off her cooking 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'll invite 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 sure Pierre, 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. Original from .

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 was Pierre'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 having her lunch.

Percy left after lunch.

Luke headed to the entrance and picked up his car keys. Then, he looked at Luca who was walking out of 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 would always 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 and walked 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 not put 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 away from 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 yet when 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 in his 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 gaze away.

Aunt Neile came out from the dining room and asked with confusion, "Ms. Craw, what are you looking at?"