Chapter 775 Those Heavy Footsteps Outside

As night fell, Luke drove back to Crawford Manor.

When he stepped into the living room, he saw his mother and Maxine sitting on the couch, chatting and laughing.

There was a hint of displeasure in Luke's eyes, but he did not say anything. Instead, he quickly stepped around them and headed toward the stairs.

Old Master Crawford noticed his grandson and stopped him from leaving." Why are you back so early today, Luke?"

Luke stopped walking and nodded toward his grandfather. "I'm here to pick up a few things, and I'll be leaving soon." "Mother," he greeted Allison coldly. He did not even look at Maxine sitting next to his mother.

Allison was disgruntled when her son barely noticed her, but she was angry when he totally ignored Maxine. Maxine's face flashed with awkwardness, but she did not say anything.

The caretaker came into the living room and told Old Master Crawford," Dinner is ready, Sir."

Allison immediately said, "It's rare that you come back, my son. How about you stay and have dinner with your grandfather? There's salmon today. It's your favorite. There's also..." "The one who likes salmon is Bianca, Mother," Luke retorted without hesitation. "She's not here because she's busy today. We'll have dinner together when I bring her back home."

Allison was at a loss against her son's retort. Her expression changed from frustration, to anger, then to helplessness. "You..."

ever since he married Bianca, and they were barely on speaking terms. She

"Luke, why was Maxine's internship application rejected? Is it because of Bianca Rayne? Maxine is your cousin. It won't be

It's my fault

student for two years. She was at the top of her cohort when it came to academic or other achievements, but she could not score an

smooth-sailing. It was the first time that she

own internal standards. Even Louis had to pass several tests, interviews, and evaluations before he got a job there. Every T Corporation employee enters

the big deal if I ask you to put one person in? Moreover, Maxine is truly capable. Why do you have to make it so hard for her? You're a stubborn one. Tell me, is it because that seductress Bianca doesn't want Maxine to be in the company?

Bianca. Also, I remember telling you that I don't wish to hear you insulting

"You... you ingrate... how dare you address me

mother and went up to the

watched Luke as he left the scene, and an inexplicable expression flashed in her eyes. She realized that her cousin loved his wife so much that he

one, but it did not mean that

he would need to rely on his familial connections in the capital, and Maxine hoped that he would not

It was called Brilliant Architectural

in the company were her and Nina. Sue would occasionally come and

juggle multiple roles in the company, such as receptionist, purchaser, designer, salesperson, accountant, and many others. Nina was the same as well,

her company was operational, Bianca had a lot of free time at home. Ever since the company started to accept clients, working overtime had become a common occurrence. Even though it was tough, Bianca thought that the time spent in her company was

again. She was the only person inside the

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