Luca knew rumors would fly if she agreed to spend the night here tonight.

Luke was going on a business trip tomorrow. Luca thought of letting him spend the night peacefully to boost his mood and handle his work.

Luke had never shown his emotions on his face even after spending so much time together, and he seemed like a heartless person who never took the affairs of Crawford Manor seriously.

However, Luca knew that Luke was more concerned about the affairs in Crawford Manor than anyone else.

"Oh no, the tonic you just drank contains high alcohol content. You've considered to have drunk. Besides, it's snowing out there. There's no way Luke and you can drive back home. As for Zander, he's old, so it's better not to trouble him at this hour. So, both of you should spend the night here and get some rest." Old Master Crawford patted the table and decided for them.

Luca listened to what the old master said. It seemed like she was left with no choice but to stay here.

She could hire a designated driver or hail a taxi to go home if she insisted on doing so.

However, it would make the old master upset.

Although the old master did not mention it, Luca could sense that he was deliberately asking her to spend the night here.

Luke and the kids were certainly not going back if Luca was going to stay here. Luca was confused. Could it be that the old master missed his grandchildren so much that he especially made her stay?

"Alright, Old Master Crawford." Luca agreed to it.

Old Master Crawford shot Luke a glance when Luca agreed to spend the night at Crawford Manor.

Luke knew what the old master was up to when he met his gaze.

Luke glanced at Luca. She was wiping Tommy's mouth with the napkin as though she knew nothing about the old master's plan.

Luke felt helpless, and he knew what the old master was up to.

He wished that he could have gotten to know Luca earlier or used another identity to gain her trust and keep her by his side.

However, something was holding Luca back. How could it be that easy?

Susan was staring at them. The old master had asked the kitchen to prepare some tea and tonic especially for Luca. That was not how he treated his guests. He was already treating Luca like his granddaughter-in-law...

Susan shot a glance at Yuri and sulked at once when she saw that Yuri was busy feeding Thea some fruits.

Louis noticed that Susan was about to say something, and he knew she was in a bad mood, so whatever she was going to say would piss the old master off. Hence, he rose to his feet and said, “Mom, Yuri got the set of jewelry that you asked us to get—the one you're planning to wear on your birthday. Would you like to try it on?"

Susan's birthday was half a month later.

Although it was not her birthday yet, Susan took it very seriously. Besides, the old master had given her permission to host a birthday party. That was why she was planning everything herself.

She saw a limited edition jewelry set in the magazine, and she wanted Louis to get it no matter what it took or how much it cost.

Susan pondered for a moment when she heard that Louis had gotten her the jewelry set. Luca was only spending a night here. It was unlikely that she could cause any trouble in Crawford Manor no matter how capable she was.

Hence, Susan stood up and followed Louis to take a look at the jewelry set.

Old Master Crawford shook his head and turned to look at Yuri. He said, "Yuri, did you really buy that jewelry set?"

Mr. Griffin found that the jewelry set Susan fancied was a limited edition. One could not buy it even if one had enough money. There were only three sets in the whole world. Moreover, the jewelry set had been on the display rack for quite some time. They were probably already purchased by someone else.

Many people in this world were more powerful and influential than the Crawford family.

Yuri hesitated. She was unsure if she should tell the old master the truth.

"What's wrong?" Old Master Crawford knew something was wrong when he saw Yuri behaving like this. This content belongs to Nô/velDra/ma.Org .

"It was hard to get the jewelry set that Mom saw. The people who bought it aren't thinking of letting it go either. So, Louis found a pretty similar set..." said Yuri. They were unable to find the one Susan wanted.

"Pretty similar? Will she be able to accept something like that?" Old Master Crawford knew his daughter-in-law very well.

Susan would never accept a similar piece of jewelry even if it was something she liked but could not get. She would think that them not getting her the genuine jewelry set was an act of disrespect.

Bitterness swept across Yuri's face. She deliberately told everyone about her family matter in front of Luke.

"Apart from the high price, the jewelry set that Mom wants is also a valuable collectible. Louis has been asking around, but the collectors who have the set refuse to let it go. It took a lot of effort for him to find someone willing to sell the jewelry set, but the price was ten times higher than the actual selling price. Grandpa, even though Louis has his own career now, it's just a small workshop. Raising Thea wouldn't be a problem, but buying such an expensive jewelry set is way too difficult for us. Besides, we're not as wealthy as Luke is."

What Yuri meant was she wanted Luke's help.

Luca inadvertently frowned and smoothed it out again. She wanted to see how Luke was going to handle this matter.

After all, something in Yuri's words suggested that she wanted Luke to help them to get the jewelry.

However, would Susan accept it if Luke helped?

The answer was a no.

Susan had a big ego, and it was unlikely that she would accept the jewelry set Luke gave to her.

If Luke truly wanted to help, the only way was through Louis.

Louis had his career and family too. Judging from Louis' self-esteem, he would never easily ask for Luke's help.

“Why did she look for such an expensive necklace when she doesn't even have that much money? And why did Louis promise her that he'd get it for her when he knew he couldn't?" Old Master asked without

going along with Yuri's idea of asking Luke to help.

After all, Louis would voice out if he really needed help, but he did not tell Luke about this.

Seeing this from the point of view of a wise adult, Old Master Crawford understood why Louis did so. That was why he did not go along with Yuri's idea. Otherwise, they would wound Louis' pride.

Yuri did not expect Luke to remain silent and for Old Master Crawford to say something like that.

Honestly, although the jewelry was expensive, with all the wealth that Luke had, he could afford to buy it anytime.

"It's what Mom wants. Louis and I have to fulfill her wish." Yuri looked a little awkward.

"Clean up the mess that you've made." Old Master Crawford held his walking cane, rose to his feet, and said, "Luca, just tell Mr. Griffin if you need anything. I'm going to take my pills after dinner."

Old Master Crawford was suffering from chronic disease, and he had to take his pills after dinner every day. He used that as an excuse to leave.

He did not want to interfere with Susan's affair.

Luca stood up and replied, "Yes, Old Master Crawford."

Yuri gave Luke a complicated look. Luke did not say anything about Susan's matter until Old Master Crawford had left the dining room.

Given the current situation, it seemed that Luke was not planning to help her at all.

Yuri was secretly mad at Luke. She left the dining room together with Thea and headed upstairs.

Susan's dissatisfied voice came ringing in her ears when Yuri had only taken a step upstairs.