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."

they talk about?" Susan blurted out

“Old Master Crawford always closes

knew it perfectly well, but her impatience to find out what Old Master Crawford and Luke had talked about compelled her to ask a

asked, "Did you hear Old Master Crawford scolding

insulation, if Old Master Crawford was scolding someone, Mr. Griffin, who was standing outside, would certainly have heard

wanted to add fuel to the fire in the hope that Old Master

rushed back to the manor as soon as she found out Luke

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

Old Master Crawford did

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

that even though she had moved out,

really didn't hear any loud

choice but to give

such rumors are being spread, yet Old Master

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 not want to take that risk

let's have dinner first," Mr. Griffin, aware of her thoughts, advised her in a hushed

let out a cold snort

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

want to eat, then don't sit down. You showed up late for dinner. Do you need

in late. Crawford Manor had

Mr. Griffin, which made me come in late. Besides, all the dishes

explanation, Old Master Crawford picked up his 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

that went, 'It would be wise to keep cards close

her thoughts, making

dignity from everyone in Crawford Manor. His words held significant authority in this house. Susan was well aware of this, but she also felt a

was the

"Old Master Crawford, Madam, Master Luke, all the dishes are

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