After all these years in the Crawford family, Susan had become quite skilled at wearing such a mask. She added, "Didn't something unpleasant happen today? I thought I'd come back to keep you company."

Old Master Crawford could not be bothered to expose her. Her hurried return clearly indicated that she had learned about Luke's return from someone's lips.

Otherwise, it would not have been such a coincidence.

"What's there to chat about? Let's eat first." The old master's tone was not good. He initially planned to discuss the company's development with Luke again but did not expect her to return. Her arrival had interrupted their conversation.

Old Master Crawford hated being disturbed by unrelated people and matters when he was in a business discussion—unless it was an extremely urgent matter.

Otherwise, no matter who disrupted him, the result would be the same.

Susan opened her mouth, but Mr. Griffin's voice sounded. "Old Master Crawford, Madam, Master Luke, dinner is ready."

Susan's face immediately darkened, annoyed that her words were interrupted before she could speak. She glared at Mr. Griffin.

Mr. Griffin had long grown accustomed to Susan's habit of giving him stern looks. He kept his smile on his face, unaffected by her warning gaze.

"Let's have dinner first," said Old Master Crawford, understanding that Susan did not have a proper reason for her return.

Luke remained silent and followed Old Master Crawford to the dining room.

Susan watched the two of them as they walked away. She stopped Mr. Griffin. "There's something I'd like to ask."

Mr. Griffin halted and watched the two of them for several seconds from behind before turning to Susan. His head was slightly lowered. "Madam, how can I help you?"

"Were the old master and Luke in the study just now?" asked Susan. Even though she had already inquired with the maid, she wanted to confirm with the butler.

Mr. Griffin nodded. "Yes, Old Master Crawford and Master Luke were in the study discussing matters."

talk about?" Susan blurted

reminded Susan, “Old Master Crawford always

to find out what Old Master Crawford and Luke had talked about compelled her to ask a question the butler could not

a moment, then asked, "Did

Master Crawford was scolding someone, Mr. Griffin, who was

to the fire in the hope that Old Master Crawford would be thoroughly disappointed

was why she rushed back to the manor as soon as she found out Luke had

shook his head. "I didn't hear any loud

Old Master

though I've moved out, I'm still the lady of

he listened to her threats. He could not help but think that even though she had moved

was standing outside the study. I really didn't hear

no choice but to

are being spread, yet Old Master doesn't care.

say the old master was showing favoritism. Although Mr. Griffin would not tattle on her on Old Master Crawford, she did not want to take

Griffin, aware of

out a cold snort and walked toward

Master Crawford and Luke were already seated at the dining table, while the cook was serving the dishes

You showed up late for dinner. Do you need an invitation

the old master was unhappy that she came in late. Crawford Manor had many rules, especially for someone in

I had a brief chat with Mr. Griffin, which made me come in

sip of warm water to cleanse his palate. "What's there to talk about? If it's about me, wouldn't it be better to ask me?" Susan's face darkened. Old Master

was a saying that went, 'It would be wise to keep cards

all her thoughts, making

Crawford Manor. His words held significant authority in this house.

Master Crawford was the one who showed her

said, "Old Master Crawford, Madam, Master Luke, all the dishes are ready. Please

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