Luke originally wanted the stylist to give her a more glamorous look, but after listening to her opinion, he went with her idea.

She looked pretty even with a simple look.

Luca felt his eyes on her, and she started breathing faster.

“Mr. Crawford, the ceremony is about to begin," Luca reminded softly. If they stayed in here any longer, people would start to misunderstand.

Mo knew that she was inside.

With a guy and a girl were alone in a lounge, it would be hard for other people to not overthink.

"What did you just call me?" Luke narrowed his eyes to show dissatisfaction. Was she using this alienating title on purpose to keep her distance from him?

"This is a public setting, and the people from Watson Biopharmaceuticals are inside." Luca knew that calling him that would upset him, so she had to explain.

"Uh-huh." Luke was still unhappy.

What did those people have to do with him?

She was his beloved wife.

"Luke..." Seeing his expression, Luca had no choice but to compromise and call his name.

The knit in Luke's brows loosened up, and he showed a little smile. If someone saw her face right now, they would have thought that Luke was bullying her.

How could he ever bully her?

He just did not like Luca being all timid and cowardly.

She was supposed to be the woman next to him. The confidence and aura she worked so hard to build up in the past should not be dimmed down by such cowardice.

"Is there a reason why you called me in here?" Luca asked.

the stylist had done for you," said Luke. Although he could see it outside, there

and asked Mo to bring her

outside." Luca did not understand

I wouldn't be able to see clearly." Luke held her hand and complimented her, "You're

at his compliment and withdrew her hand before walking out without waiting for his

not go out with Luke at the same time. Otherwise, it would

could not help but shake his head as he watched Luca push open the

was still the same girl back in high school who

returned to her

saw her, they started surrounding her again. Mo said, "Everyone, please return to your seats. The

they all stopped and went back

as her words saved her a lot

then she heard Dr. Jackson come over to ask, "Is Mr. Crawford not

here in about five

to get ready to serve the food," said Dr. Jackson. Although this was a celebration dinner, it was

was the

the ceremony was about to start

that he had to attend a ceremony. Then, he kept

appearance became the focus

"Good evening, Mr. Crawford."

"Hello, Mr. Crawford."

there was an

walked to Luca's table. Then, he asked her, "Dr. Craw,

indeed vacant, and it would not be nice of her to lie

Luke while completely ignoring

"Professors, you've worked hard. I hope that you'll continue doing your best in the new year and achieve greater things for Watson

sit at their table.

them had a lot of history between

taken aback when he met Luke's gaze, which seemed like a

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