Old Master Crawford, who was on the other end of the call, shook his head. "That won't work. You're not disturbing my grandchildren, but you're bothering my goddaughter."

"Your goddaughter?" Old Master Mallory's eyes were wide. He was unsure what Old Master Crawford was up to. He looked up at Luca and wondered if he was referring to her.

'Isn't she involved with Luke? How could he take this woman as his goddaughter? Is it to cover up her and Luke's shady relationship?'

Luca was also stunned. 'Who's his goddaughter?'

Old Master Crawford said with a smile, "Yeah, my goddaughter... Mallory, you haven't heard? My goddaughter is Nina, the woman you're looking for. She became my goddaughter some time ago, but we've been busy. Nina is a low-key person, so I didn't tell the media about it. The Crawfords are the only ones that know. I didn't inform others."

"Nina is your goddaughter? Are you kidding me?" Old Master Mallory blew on his beard and thought that Old Master Crawford was making a fool of him.

"I'm not joking. You should go. If I find out that someone wants to hurt Nina, I won't hesitate to step in." Old Master Crawford's smile disappeared, and his expression was indifferent. Like Old Master Mallory, he was not one to be provoked.

"Crawford, are you going to stand in opposition to me?" Mallory stared at him coldly as he held his cane with both hands.

"You're the one picking a fight with the Crawfords. Mallory, take a look at your good grandson. He's done so many things that have violated the interests of the Crawfords and owes us a lot of explanations, yet you came to trouble the Crawfords. Does he think I'm dead? How dare he try to harm

Nina and act out in front of me? Do you think that the Mallories are the only ones with influence in this city?" Old Master Crawford said harshly. He had no fear when faced with Old Master Mallory.

Pierre listened and could not help but interject, "Old Master Crawford, are you kidding me? Nina has done so many shameful things. How could you still take her as a goddaughter? Do you want the Crawfords to be pariahs in A City ?"

"It's all in the past. My goddaughter told me that she suffered because of Luke. It was horrible what she went through. She was never given a choice. The Crawfords owe it to her. I like how sweet she is, so I asked her to be my goddaughter. It's a form of compensation from the Crawfords to her. Besides, if one does something wrong, one must admit to it and make amends. It wasn't Luke who made the mistake, but he was involved in it. What he's doing is better than some immature kid who refuses to admit his mistakes and who avoids responsibility when he does something wrong." Old Master Crawford deliberately looked at Pierre as he said that.

Luke briefly mentioned Nina's past.

It was because of Bianca that Julian joined forces with Pierre to do such absurd things to Nina.

Julian was pissed that Bianca chose to be with Luke, so he used Nina to blackmail her.

Whatever it was, the Crawfords had something to do with it.

Old Master Crawford had always liked Luca. When he heard that she wanted to protect Nina and the reason behind it, he agreed without a second thought.

Pierre listened to what Old Master Mallory said with a strange expression on his face. There was some hidden meaning behind what Old Master Crawford said, which the grandfather and grandson understood clearly.

"What if I insist on taking Nina with me today?" Old Master Mallory did not bring up the past anymore. He could sense that there was more to it from Pierre's expression.

"That would mean you're taking away the most important person in the Crawfords." Old Master Crawford was firm and said, "I don't understand you. We're in the 21st century. Why are you still so old- fashioned? Besides, Nina and Percy are in a loving and supportive relationship. I remember a few years ago, you always lamented that Percy was not bothered to find a lifelong partner and you envied me very much. Now what? He has someone that he loves, but you're getting in the way. Mallory, what a fool you are."

"You're an outsider, so you have no right to comment on matters relating to the Mallory family's matters. Let me be clear. Even if Nina is your goddaughter, she's not worthy of Percy. You can try to protect her. We'll see if Nina can stay indoors all day!" Old Master Mallory said in an angry tone and stood up.

Pierre quickly stood up and supported Old Master Mallory. "Grandpa, are we going to leave just like that?"

"What else can we do?" Old Master Mallory looked at Pierre in disgust and walked out angrily.

He knew that Pierre had been making a fool out of himself. His reputation for being a playboy had become known over the last few years.

Nevertheless, he had never caused any significant trouble and did not bring shame to his family, so Old Master Crawford just turned a blind eye. He was shocked when he found out that Pierre had done something as heinous to Nina.

“Bastard!”

Nina messed up the two grandchildren he valued most.

No wonder Pierre had always disagreed with Percy and Nina being together. It seemed that he has ulterior motives!

Old Master Mallory was about to leave, so Pierre could only follow behind him. He glared at Luca to warn her.

Luca looked into his eyes and said, "Aunt Neile, please send our guests out."

She showed dominance and made it clear that she was not afraid of Pierre taking revenge.

"Yes." Aunt Neile breathed a sigh of relief when the matter was finally resolved.

She sent the Mallory family members off.

Luca picked up her phone and smiled at Old Master Crawford, who was on the other end of the call. "Old Master Crawford, thank you for your help. I'd like to thank you on behalf of Nina."

If it were not for Old Master Crawford, it was likely that the Mallory family would have gotten the bodyguards waiting outside to forcefully take Nina away.

"Luca, don't worry about it. You did a great job today. If you encounter any difficulties in the future, all you have to do is let me know. I'll help you," Old Master Crawford said. He liked Luca more and more after this incident.

She was observant, straightforward, and showed the demeanor of a lady of the house.

If someone like her stayed by Luke's side, she could make the Crawfords even better. Belongs to © n0velDrama.Org.

After all, she was not one to be afraid and could rationally analyze and make decisions on complex issues. For example, if she helped Nina, although she would offend the Mallory family, Percy would owe her a favor.

Old Master Crawford knew in his heart that even though Pierre had more means, his ability was nowhere near Percy's. He believed that the Mallory family would eventually fall into Percy's hands.

The favor he owed her would guarantee a smooth partnership between T Corporation and Mallory Corporation in the future.

Even if Percy did not get the inheritance rights of Mallory Corporation, such a capable person would excel anywhere he went so in the end. It would be beneficial to Luke, the Crawfords, and T Corporation.

"I understand, Old Master Crawford." Luca nodded slightly.