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."

did they talk about?" Susan blurted

Master Crawford always closes the door when he's

Crawford and Luke had talked about compelled her to ask a question the butler could

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

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

news about Luke. Hence, she wanted to add fuel to the fire in the hope that Old Master Crawford would be thoroughly disappointed

back to the manor as soon as she

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

Master

to fool me. Even though I've moved

her threats. He could not help but think that even though she had moved out, she still wanted to hold onto

really didn't hear any loud noises inside," replied

had no choice but to

being spread, yet Old Master doesn't

favoritism. Although Mr. Griffin would not tattle on her on Old Master Crawford, she

of

out a cold snort and walked toward

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

his displeasure for Susan's late arrival. "If you don't want to eat, then don't sit down. You

that she came in late. Crawford Manor

Griffin, which made me come

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

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

to expose all her thoughts, making her lose

words held significant authority

Old Master Crawford was the one who showed her least respect

cook brought all the dishes to the table and said, "Old Master Crawford, Madam, Master Luke,

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