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

Crawford always closes the door when he's talking

and Luke had talked about compelled her to ask a question the butler could not

for a moment, then asked, "Did you hear Old

Crawford was scolding someone, Mr. Griffin, who was standing outside, would certainly

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

to the manor as soon as she found out

his head. "I didn't hear any loud noises from

Old Master

try to fool me. Even though I've moved out, I'm still the lady of the Crawford family. I still oversee

felt helpless as he listened to her threats. He could not help but think that even though she had moved out, she still wanted to hold onto the

didn't hear any loud noises inside,"

choice

being spread, yet Old Master doesn't care. He's

not finish the sentence as she was about to say the old master was showing favoritism. Although Mr. Griffin would not tattle on her on Old Master Crawford, she did

dinner first," Mr. Griffin, aware of her thoughts, advised her in

let out a cold snort and walked toward the

the dining table, while

then don't sit down. You showed up late for dinner. Do you need an invitation from

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

a brief chat with Mr. Griffin, which made me come in late. Besides, all the dishes haven't

cup and took a 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 Crawford seemed to

would be wise

Crawford seemed determined to expose all her thoughts, making

Crawford could both grant and take away dignity from everyone in Crawford Manor. His words held significant authority in this house. Susan was well

that Old Master Crawford was the

brought all the dishes to the table and said, "Old Master

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