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Twins In Her Womb: Sir President Please Be Gentle Chapter 2921-Some Things Could Not Be Ignored

The butler shook his head as the thought of Karen's expression gave him a bad feeling.

Upstairs, Karen picked up the phone and dialed the number of a private investigator. After a while, he picked up.

“Madam Mallory." The private investigator's voice could be heard from the other end of the phone.

Karen wanted to get straight to the point, so she asked, "Have you found Luca's other lover?"

When Myra mentioned that Luca had another man, she asked a private investigator to look into it. Although it had not even been two days, she could not help asking because of her anger.

She could not wait any longer. She had to act immediately and cause trouble for Luke. That way, he would not bother Pierre anymore.

The private investigator was taken aback and said resignedly, "I've been following Luca for the past two days, but there's nothing unusual about her whereabouts. I haven't discovered anything new."

Luca's schedule for the past two days basically consisted of her commute to and from work, going to the hospital, and then going home again. novelbin

Plus, she returned to the neighborhood where Luke's mansion was.

Even if Luca had another man, she would not be foolish enough to live with him in the same neighborhood as Luke, so he did not bother trying to get inside the neighborhood. Instead, he lurked outside of the neighborhood until early morning before leaving.

That was all. He did not find anything new.

If Karen had not been so sure that Luca had another man, the private investigator would have suspected that the information was false.

However, since someone was paying him to work, no matter if it was true or false, he still had to follow and report everything he saw to Karen.

"And you didn't slack off?" Karen asked, unconvinced that Luca could endure not seeing the other man for two days.

She believed Myra.

"I really didn't. If you don't believe me, I can take photos and videos every day and send them to you. Luca's schedule is the same every day, and only her clothes are different. My videos are proof," the private investigator quickly explained. After accepting Karen's money, he dared not slack off. Besides, if he offended her, he may no longer be able to stay in A City.

"Madam Mallory, I've accepted your payment, so I'll definitely take care of everything for you." Karen squinted her eyes and looked out the dark window as she thought to herself. There was no way the private investigator would trick her.

Luca was too sly!

However, she could understand why. If a man like Luke found out that he had been cheated on, Luca would be finished.

Luca must be very cautious, so it was only normal for the private investigator to not notice anything for now.

Karen clicked her tongue irritably. “Fine. Continue following her. You must find that man for me."

After hanging up, Karen created a new group chat and added Myra and Margaret.

She tapped on the group video call button.

After a while, Myra and Margaret answered the call.

"Mrs. Mallory, did the private investigator find something?" Myra looked excited as she believed what she saw. As long as the private investigator kept an eye on Luca, he'd definitely be able to find evidence that she was unfaithful.

"No, that bitch has been careful and sly, but I've decided to tell the reporters the news first and let them report it." Karen's face looked sullen. This news was completely different from the expectations of the other two, who were excited thinking Karen had good news to share.

Myra frowned. "You want to tell the reporters now? I thought..."

Karen interrupted, "I can't wait any longer. It must be in the headlines tomorrow. That's the only way Pierre can be saved."

Myra and Margaret did not say a thing. They had also read the news and found out that Pierre had been arrested.

Karen noticed their silence and said, "It may be my son now, but it won't be long before it's your turn. The Hudson family's business is going downhill, and you'll have to go to court soon. Although the party suing you won't be able to fine you much, everyone knows that you've offended the Crawford family. The Hudson family's situation is only getting worse, and you."

She paused and pointed at Margaret before saying, "Jackman Corporation isn't doing well now either, right? Your husband's project is losing money. If Luke goes down, then T Corporation goes down. Perhaps they'll have another company produce the blueprints. Since everyone's in a difficult position right now, why wait?"

Karen's words managed to persuade Myra and Margaret. "Fine, we'll send the information to the reporters now."

They were familiar with some reporters of the tabloid press, and gossip like this was perfect for these entertainment news reporters.

Compared to some bigger newspapers, they were more inclined to report juicy gossip like these. Even if the parties involved issued a lawyer's letter or warning letter, they would not be at a loss.

Thus, they would not be afraid of offending the mighty Luke either.

After hanging up, Karen smiled sinisterly.

It seemed like Luke had not been involved in a scandal for a long time. The public had even labeled him as dedicated and affectionate.

The rage in Karen's eyes became even more violent. She wanted revenge! She wanted everyone who hurt Pierre to fall beyond redemption.

No one else in the Mallory family knew what Karen did, and neither did the people involved—Luke and Luca.

The next day, Luca was woken up by the sound of her phone's vibrations.

She frowned as she opened her eyes slowly. After adjusting her eyes to the light in the room, she realized that a phone was vibrating...

Luca picked up her phone to see who had sent her so many messages early in the morning.

After glancing at her phone, she noticed that there were no messages. Only then did she realize that it was Luke's phone.

Luke and her were busy intertwining themselves together last night, so they got up late.

Instead of looking through Luke's phone, she gently nudged him. "Luke.."

Luke did not open his eyes. Instead, he put his arms around her and pulled her into an embrace. Her soft body pressed against his as he refused to open his eyes and end this sweet dream.

"Your phone has rung many times." Luca blushed as she heard his strong heartbeat while pressed up against his chest.

After saying that, the phone rang again on the bedside table.

"Just ignore it." Luke's voice was deep and hoarse.

There were not any urgent matters at the company recently, so it did not matter if he replied a few minutes late.

Luca listened to the phone that was still vibrating and looked up at him. Overnight, stubble started to appear on his chin, which she could not resist touching. It felt prickly on her hands.

Before she could withdraw her hands, Luke grabbed her hands and opened his eyes as he looked at her.

"Get up. It seems like you have some urgent matters to tend to," said Luca while blushing as if she had done something bad and was caught by him.

Luke rarely sighed, but he wanted to continue holding Luca.

He opened his eyes. Some things could not be ignored.

Luke let go of her hand and picked up the phone on the bedside table. A series of messages bombarded his lock screen.

He frowned and opened the message from Jason first.

vTwins In Her Womb: Sir President Please Be Gentle Chapter 2922-Apart from the first message Jason sent to him asking if he woke up, everything that followed was in voice messages.

Luke raised an eyebrow and played the first voice message.

"Boss, several local newspaper companies in the city are reporting about your affair with Dr. Craw. The newspapers have already printed it all. Online public opinion is ablaze with heated discussions." Jason's voice carried a hint of urgency and a touch of helplessness.

Before Luke could react, Luca was startled for a moment. She immediately sat up. "What?"

When Luke saw the anxious expression on her face, he comforted her. "Relax."

Then, he played the next voice message.

"Among the newspapers that reported this are Green Apple Daily and Pineapple Entertainment News, none of which have any affiliation with the company. That's why we didn't receive any prior notice."

Luke slowly sat up. Previously, Gale mentioned that Karen, Myra, and the others would not act so quickly. However, before he knew it, Karen had already leaked this to the media.

As Luca listened to Jason's messages, her brows furrowed. At the same time, she reached for the phone on her bedside table, opening the local forum.

Sure enough, she saw photos of her and Luke on the forum's front page.

The news with photos was incredibly sensational. Luca frowned and clicked on it, finding that there were already thousands of comments below the post.

Luca took a deep breath, not bothering to read the content of the article in detail. She turned to look at Luke.

By now, several of Jason's voice messages had played.

Luca could feel her mind going blank.

What should she do?

Unpleasant thoughts simultaneously crossed her mind.

She and Luke were originally husband and wife, but even Luke himself did not know about her true identity—let alone anyone else!

If the people who cared about Bianca found out about this, it would likely cause a huge uproar.

Luca stared at Luke's face.

Despite what had happened, Luke remained calm. It was as though he was not the person in the gossip news.

It created a noticeable contrast with her being unsure of what to do.

Luke took a while to listen to all the voice messages Jason sent to him. Then, he returned to the message inbox and tapped on the message Jack had sent to him.

When he saw Jack sending him a message, his brows had slowly started to furrow.

Jack knew Luca's true identity. Therefore, this gossip news meant nothing to him.

However, Queenie did not know about it.

As soon as the gossip news was posted online, Jack sent him a message. It was probably because of Queenie.

Luke opened it.

Jack's serious voice came through the speaker. "Luke, you need to come to the hospital right away."

Then, another message followed. "Your mother-in-law saw the news. She had a hypertensive episode and has been taken to the central hospital. I think you need to explain things to her. And bring Luca along with you."

Luca's heart tightened. Queenie ended up in the hospital because of the gossip news?

She quickly got out of bed.

Luke watched Luca as she opened the closet and took out her clothes. He got up and asked, "Are you really going to the hospital?"

"I'm worried..." replied Luca. After all, Queenie was her biological mother. She got so upset that she ended up in the hospital. How could Luca not go?

"But..." Luke uttered a simple syllable and did not continue.

If Luca did not intend to reveal the truth, Queenie would only get more upset when she saw her.

Before Luke could finish his sentence, Luca understood what he meant. She blamed herself as she pursed her lips. After being with Luke for so long, she had grown accustomed to a sense of security in their relationship. She had never thought that one day, their relationship would be exposed.

They had kept their relationship under the wraps. That was why she had not really given much thought about it.

It was a blend of hopeful optimism and getting caught up in it. After being separated from Luke for over three years, they were drawn back together. She could not bring herself to leave.

Even though her rational side often grappled with her attachment, she ultimately chose to stay by his side and with their children. Over time, she began to disregard the risk of being exposed by the media. Despite being cautious, there would inevitably come a day when they would be discovered.

Luca could almost predict Queenie's reaction when he saw her. She said, "Perhaps I should wait by the hospital ward's door. You can go inside and check on Mrs. Norman's condition."

"Okay," Luke did not refuse her, but a hint of disappointment flashed across his eyes.

Even after being exposed by the media, Luca still did not plan to come clean about her identity.

It seemed like stronger measures were needed.

After a quick wash, Luca informed Rhett that she had some urgent matters to deal with and asked for a day off. She would not be returning to the company today. If there were any work-related issues, they could contact her through video calls.

Rhett had already seen the news, but a competent assistant would not pry into his superior's personal matters. After he replied to Luca that he would help her to ask for a leave, he did not inquire further.

After ending the call, Luca and Luke headed downstairs.

Aunt Neile had also seen the gossip news today. Her mouth was slightly open as she watched Luke and Luca come downstairs. However, she did not say anything.

She had known about Luca being with Luke for a while, but seeing it in the newspaper still surprised her. She wondered why Luca had been so careless as to be photographed with Luke.

However, she did not comment on it. She pretended not to know and greeted them with a smile on her face, "Mr. Crawford, Ms. Craw, breakfast is ready."

"Aunt Neile, could you pack a few buns for us? We'll have them in the car," Luke glanced at the breakfast on the table and asked her to pack some buns.

Queenie was at the hospital. He had to rush to the hospital to find out what was going on.

Otherwise, Luca would be worried.

"Sure." Aunt Neile nodded and packed two servings of buns. Then, she filled a thermos with milk, handing both bags to Luca.

"Ms. Craw, remember to have your breakfast."

"Okay. Thank you, Aunt Neile." Luca took the bags from her and walked out with Luke.

Luke took the wheel, and Luca sat in the passenger seat. When they stopped at a red light, she handed him one of the buns.

Luke took the opportunity to quickly take a few bites.

Luca only managed to eat one bun. She did not have the appetite because of the gossip news and her concern for Queenie.

Queenie had seen those reports. What about Wanda and Old Man Rayne...

Luca frowned. She was so worried about Queenie that she almost forgot about that. She turned to Luke and said, "Shouldn't we inform the two caretakers not to let Ms. Rayne and Old Man Rayne know about it..."

"You can't stop it. Just take things as they come," replied Luke. Now that newspapers had reported it, other media outlets would naturally rush to cover the story. TV news also had entertainment segments. Even if the caretakers tried to manipulate the situation, there was no way to completely avoid it.

Luca's lips pursed even more tightly. Taking things as they came was something she could not accept.

Her beloved family members were getting older, and their health was not the best. If they found out about Luke's relationship with her and how everyone was calling her a mistress, they would be furious for Bianca's sake. That would affect their health.

Twins In Her Womb: Sir President Please Be Gentle Chapter 2923-Luke arrived at the hospital.

Both of them got out of the car wearing masks and caps. Luca could not believe that there would come a day when she would have to disguise herself just like Luke.

After all, her photo had been publicly posted on the forum. If she walked into the hospital now, she might attract attention and cause trouble for Luke.

Before Luke got out of the car, he already found out about Queenie's ward room number. They went upstairs and arrived at the door of the ward room. Luca stopped and said in a soft voice, "You go in first. I'll wait here. If there's anything I can help with, just call me^"

Luca dared not to go inside. She was afraid that her presence might upset Queenie.

Patients with blood pressure problems should not be subjected to any stress.

"Alright, I'll go in and see what's going on," replied Luke. Then, he pushed the door open and entered the ward.

Luca sat on a bench in the hospital corridor. Since it was a VIP floor, there were not many people passing by. Even though she was wearing a cap and a mask, she did not attract much attention.

Many family members on this floor were also wearing caps and masks.

After Luke entered the ward, he saw Jack standing up.

"Dad," Luke greeted him and turned to look at the hospital bed. Queenie was not there. "Where’s Mom?"

"The nurse took her for a medical check-up. I knew you were coming, so I had the caretaker follow her. But why are you alone?" Jack did not see Luca and asked.

He thought Luca would come together with Luke.

With this situation unfolding, should Luca not tell them the truth by now?

That was what Jack thought. Thus, when Queenie saw the news reports about their relationship, he did not reveal Luca’s identity to her.

It would be more meaningful for Luca to confess herself.

After all, Queenie had been thinking about Bianca all this time.

She believed Bianca was still abroad, simply refusing to come back. In fact, Bianca had been by her side all along, showing extra care for the two of them.

“She's here, but she's outside," Luke said in a hushed voice even though the hospital ward had good sound insulation. He removed his mask and cap.

Jack frowned. "Why is she outside? She doesn't want to come in?"

"She doesn't know how to face Mom. She probably hasn't thought about confessing yet." Luke turned around and glanced back to make sure the door was closed before walking toward Jack.

Jack could not help but wonder. He had lived for so many years. This was the first time he encountered such a situation.

His biological daughter was right beside him, but she had changed her identity and refused to acknowledge them.

Even in this situation, she still refused to reveal her true identity. Did they have to wait for something serious to happen to Queenie before Luca would disclose her true self?

"Her mom is already upset, but she still refuses to speak up. How are we going to handle this situation? If she comes back from the check-up and sees her, she'll definitely be anxious. Should we tell her or not?" Jack was even more puzzled. He knew that Luca was hiding so many things because she had no choice, but this was a critical moment.

Luca cared so much for her parents. She certainly did not want any problems to arise for them.

However, if Queenie did not know the truth, she would definitely still be distressed.

Jack did not want to witness such a scene.

"Go ahead," said Luke as he took a document out of his briefcase.

It was something he took from the study room before he left the house. It was the DNA test report on Luca and the children.

It was the same one he had shown to Jack before.

"Do you really want to tell her? Why don't you do it?" Jack had no idea how to handle this matter. He could not understand what Luca was afraid of and why she was reluctant to acknowledge her family, especially at a time like this.

Jack was eager to show her the evidence and force her to admit that she was Bianca.

However, Luke disagreed with it.

As a father, Jack wanted to reunite with his daughter, but he understood that only Luke could help Luca escape from the Island of Despair.

Hence, it was up to Luke to decide.

"If we keep this from my wife, she'll probably continue feeling distressed..."

A rare hint of helplessness flashed across Luke's eyes. He did not know what the Island of Despair was using to blackmail Luca. Despite everything that had happened, she was still unwilling to reveal her true identity.

On the other hand, they could not keep Queenie in the dark for long. Prolonged high blood pressure could lead to dizziness and put too much strain on her organs. Even if Luca tried her best to help Queenie recover, it would be difficult.

As children, they wished for their parents' good health. Luke believed Luca felt the same.

Otherwise, she would not be waiting outside at this moment.

"Well, let's tell her. But if Luca won't speak up, how do you plan to make her confess everything?" Jack felt that they needed to understand what the Island of Despair was using to blackmail Luca.

Otherwise, how could she refuse to recognize her husband, parents, and children?

"We'll need Mom's cooperation, and if necessary, her aunt's cooperation," Luke said with a hint of depth in his eyes.

He did not want to scheme against Luca, but her uncooperative attitude was making it difficult for him to act in the future.

If Luca cooperated, he could quickly gather more information about Island of Despair and rescue her.

"The Rayne family? That's a good idea! But don't trouble Old Man Rayne. I think Luca's aunt can help," Jack agreed to involve Wanda, but he thought it would be best not to involve Old Man Rayne.

His health was in poor condition, and getting him worried about Luca might make things worse.

"Agreed." Luke nodded.

"The check-up will take a while. Take a seat," Jack gestured to the sofa nearby.

Luke sat down and sent a message to Luca: [Mom is not in the ward. The nurse took her for a check- up. I'm here waiting.]

Luca, who was outside the ward, received Luke's message and instinctively pulled her hat down a little before sitting in the chair opposite.

She did not want Queenie to recognize her. It was to prevent her from getting more distressed.

Inside the ward, Jack asked again, "So when Queenie finds out she's actually Bianca later and stops being anxious, how are you going to explain it to Luca?"

"We can only say it was a misunderstanding. But Mom should still show suspicion and act as if that suspicion is making her feel worse," answered Luke.

He did not want to scheme against Luca. However, it was frustrating to have his wife right beside him yet she was only able to be with him using a different identity.

"Got it." Jack knew that Luke had thought it through and did not say anything more.

Luke picked up his phone and sent a message to Jason.

After a while, Jason replied: [Boss, there are reporters surrounding the office building now. Some of our employees were interviewed when they came to work, but rest assured, I've instructed them not to say anything. What's the plan from here?]

Luke replied with three words: [Hold your ground.]

Jason immediately responded: [Understood, Boss. When will you be coming to the office? We have a meeting scheduled this morning.]

Twins In Her Womb: Sir President Please Be Gentle Chapter 2924-Luke replied: [I won't be going to the company this morning. Postpone the meeting to the afternoon.]

Jason replied: [Okay. I've scheduled all the important arrangements for the afternoon, Boss. There are a few documents here that require your personal attention. I've already sent them to your email.]

Before Luke could respond, the door of the ward room was pushed open.

Luca, who sat opposite Queenie's ward, watched Queenie get pushed back to her ward room by the caretaker. She could not help but lower her head, avoiding Queenie from seeing her.

Queenie did not notice Luca. She was pushed into the ward and saw Luke. Just as her heart had finally calmed down a bit, it suddenly flared up again.

Despite her anger, she wore a cold expression on her face.

"Mom." Luke rose to his feet. The ward room door was still not completely closed. He saw Luca sitting across from the door and gave her a slight nod.

A touch of sorrow flashed across Queenie's eyes. She did not respond. Instead, she said to the caretaker, "We shouldn't air our family's dirty laundry in public. Please close the door."

"Okay."

The caretaker was about to close the door, but Jack spoke up. "We have something to discuss. Please step out for a moment."

"Yes, sir." The caretaker did not object and turned around to leave the ward. After closing the door behind her, she sat in a chair nearby.

She noticed the person sitting across from her, who wore a mask and a cap. She could not see her face, but her figure looked familiar.

The caretaker did not dwell on it as staring at someone for a long time was impolite. After a few glances, she shifted her gaze.

Inside the ward room, Queenie stubbornly sat there after the door closed. Her eyes held a look of anger as she stared at Luke.

Jack gave Luke's shoulder a reassuring pat. Luke looked like a young man who had it all together. Then, he walked toward Queenie. "Queen, don't be angry. Luke came here today to explain things to you."

"Is there anything to explain? It's all over the news, dear. You always said I was overthinking. What about now? He's betrayed Bianca!" Queenie had a refined demeanor and did not engage in public altercations, but Luke's actions had really left her feeling disheartened.

She thought about Bianca, who was still overseas. Her personality had drastically changed due to amnesia...

Luke, on the other hand, was causing trouble in A City.

If Luke and Bianca had divorced, Queenie could still understand.

After all, Bianca had lost her memory. As a result of that, her personality had undergone a significant transformation. She no longer recognized her own children, and she could not contribute anything of value to Luke. Divorce appeared to be the inevitable course of action.

However, they had not divorced yet.

Queenie still hoped that one day, Bianca could regain her memory and she would continue to live happily with Luke and their children.

However, the news today shattered that hope.

When she thought about how Luke had used the pretext of improving her health to bring Luca to Norman Residence and even let them share meals together...

Queenie's heart was in turmoil. She felt sorry for Bianca. She was the one who gave them so many opportunities.

As Queenie recalled that she had once accepted Luca's goodwill, she felt extremely uncomfortable about it.

She was grateful for Luca's kindness, but at the same time, Luca was the person who destroyed her daughter's marriage and dashed all her hopes!

Caught in this emotional turmoil, Queenie suddenly felt distressed and fainted when she first learned of the news.

"No, no." Jack, worried that she might get upset again, immediately spoke to her in a gentle tone. This tenderness was something he only showed when Queenie was not feeling well.

"Luke didn't betray Bianca," added Jack.

Queenie's eyes turned cold with a hint of disappointment. "Are you still defending him?!"

She had suspected Luke's relationship with Luca back then, but Jack had consistently reassured her that there was nothing intimate going on between them. Thus, she believed him.

Now, Queenie was leaning more toward believing everything that was reported in the newspapers.

Something was going on between Luke and Luca, indeed.

Luke knew that he could not allow Queenie's unfounded suspicions to persist. Moreover, claiming that the news outlets were spreading false stories would not resolve the situation at hand. He walked toward the hospital bed and handed her the documents. "Mom, take a look at this."

Queenie thought that whatever Luke was trying to explain now was just to make her disbelieve the newspaper reports.

She did not take the document from him. Luke was someone else's son, and he betrayed her daughter. She did not have the energy to scold him anymore. Instead, she vented her anger on Jack, who was on the same side as Luke. “Men are all the same, always backing each other up when things go wrong. Who’s your actual daughter?"

Jack felt unfairly blamed and took the document from Luke's hand. He handed it to Queenie. "Queen, stop it. Take a look at the document first."

Queenie's cold eyes landed on the cover of the document. She was taken aback for a moment.

Could it be as she had thought?

"Mom, once you've gone through the document, you'll understand why Dad said so," said Luke. In her stubborn moments, Queenie was just like Bianca.

The similarities between mother and daughter seemed to be encoded in their genes even though Bianca grew up without Queenie's influence. These similarities were striking.

"Yes, listen to Luke. Take a look first," urged Jack, shoving the document into her lap.

Queenie opened the document but did not read the middle part. She knew exactly where to look for this kind of document, so she went straight to the conclusion at the end.

When she saw the concluding statement, she was surprised that her jaw slightly dropped. "Is this true?"

"Dad saw this document a long time ago," said Luke.

Queenie turned to look at Jack.

Jack knew what she was doubting. She might be suspecting that Luke fabricated the information to placate her. He explained, "I did go through the document, but I kept it from you for the sake of the bigger picture.

"Now, with you getting upset over Luca's situation, we couldn't hide it any longer. That’s why we decided to tell you."

Then, Jack pointed at the QR code on the document. He added, “Scan here and you’ll be able to see that this information is on record. This proves that Luca is truly our daughter.

"And this information wasn't tested by Luke. It was our grandchildren who found something odd and secretly took a sample of Luca's hair for testing." novelbin

Queenie was rendered speechless. Her gaze fell on Luke, then she shifted her gaze to look at Jack.

Luca was their daughter, Bianca...

Luke had not been unfaithful all this time. He was together with Bianca, who had her appearance and identity changed...

They had known it all along, but they kept her in the dark.

After Queenie learned this, she was completely engulfed by complex emotions.

She muttered, "How could this happen...?"

"Queen, we didn't mean to keep you in the dark. Right now, Luca... or should I say, Bianca, has been keeping secrets from all of us. Plus, her situation is quite unfortunate, and we can't reveal her true identity just yet.

"That's why we had to keep it from you," Jack explained in a hushed tone. He was genuinely concerned, as he knew that Queenie might feel anxious and upset when she found out that they had been keeping this from her.

After all, treating Luca as a rival of her daughter, suppressing her feelings for Luca, and maintaining a distance had been a heavy burden on her...

He knew that Queenie had been going through a tough time lately.

Queenie’s eyes reddened. She clutched the report tightly, crumpling the paper.

"There must be a reason why you all kept it from me. Can you tell me now?"

Twins In Her Womb: Sir President Please Be Gentle Chapter 2925-Luke and Jack exchanged glances.

When Queenie saw their expressions, she became concerned that they were hiding something from her again. Thus, she deliberately wore a stern face and said, "Are you still not going to tell me? If that's the case, I seriously doubt the authenticity of this DNA test report."

As she spoke, she raised the DNA test report.

Queenie believed that this report was real, especially after learning that Luca's true identity was Bianca.

It reminded her of the first time she met Luca.

It was that familiar feeling she could not quite place.

Perhaps it was the emotional connection between a mother and her daughter.

With these thoughts in mind, Queenie continued to gaze intently at Luke and Jack.

Since Luca did not acknowledge them when she returned, there must be a reason for it. She might be facing some difficulties.

Queenie knew that there were many things she could not change or help with. She needed to know the reasons why her daughter was suffering...

Jack, who knew his wife well, knew that he could not keep this a secret any longer. He had no choice but to say, "Maybe we should just tell her. That way, she won't have to keep guessing. We'll still need her help for what lies ahead."

Luke nodded and proceeded to reveal everything about Luca's situation on the Island of Despair.

After Luke told her everything, he added, "I don't know why Bianca is still insisting on keeping things hidden. There must be a reason, and we need to uncover it."

They thought that Queenie being admitted to the hospital would make Luca speak the truth.

Jack thought so too. That was why he informed Luke early in the morning.

He did not expect Luca's lips to remain tightly sealed. They had no idea what the Island of Despair had over her.

Queenie agreed and nodded in approval as she listened to him. She wanted to get to the bottom of this.

She wanted to reunite her family.

Queenie felt agonized knowing that her daughter was right in front of her, yet she was unable to acknowledge her.

"Mom, I have another favor to ask of you," said Luke. Now that the truth had been revealed, he knew that Queenie would be willing to help for Luca's sake.

When Queenie found out that she could help, she immediately nodded and asked, "What do you need me to do?"

"Could you please continue to stay at the hospital?" Luke paused for a moment and explained his plan to Queenie in detail.

Listening to him, she nodded and agreed. "Alright, I'll stay at the hospital. Hopefully, we can get Bianca to speak about her difficulties."

Luke nodded. He, too, wanted Luca to open up. It was the only way their family could be reunited. They were only resorting to this method out of necessity.

“How are you planning to handle this publicly?” Jack was curious about his plans and what Luke would say to the public.

After all, Luke was still officially married to someone else. The public did not know that Luca was actually Bianca. Hence, Luke would still have to deal with the public's reaction.

Concerned that Luke might make a foolish move that would fuel public speculation, Jack reminded him, "The bidding process is already underway. Besides the content of the bid being crucial, the company's image is equally important. I know you want Bianca to speak about her difficulties, but we can't neglect the bidding. T Corporation's reputation must be maintained."

T Corporation's image was closely tied to Luke's own image.

If his reputation as a loyal husband was tarnished at this moment, it could affect the bidding process.

"Thank you for the reminder, Dad." Luke nodded. He did not plan for this situation to escalate any further.

Making Luca admit she was Bianca did not depend on public opinion; it was about pressuring her through the people that mattered most to her.

Queenie and Wanda would be enough.

Luke had a feeling that when Queenie and Wanda got worked up about their situation, Luca would confess everything for the sake of her family's well-being.

"It's getting late. There are still matters to attend to at the company, not to mention the issue with the media coverage. You'll have to handle all of that. We'll be fine here." Jack had his secretary arrange for

him to take a leave of absence when Queenie was being taken to the hospital.

After all, his wife's health was more important to him.

Now that Queenie also knew Luca's true identity, she would not continue to feel distressed. Perhaps she could even return to work at the provincial government.

Luke nodded and turned to look at Queenie. "I'll leave this to you, Mom."

"I'm used to being in the hospital. It's no problem," Queenie replied with a smile on her face, feeling happy.

Knowing that her daughter was Luca, she was in high spirits and even more determined to keep Luca away from that dreadful place—even if it meant staying in the hospital longer.

Luke nodded and said, "I'll inform Johann as well." They had to go all out with the act. Queenie might be able to leave the hospital soon. Without Johann's help, she had no excuse to continue to stay in the hospital.

It would be quite a hassle if she pretended to be sick and stayed in the hospital, would it not? Hence, no matter how Luke looked at it, he needed Johann's help.

"Alright. You make the arrangements. Your mother and I will cooperate," said Jack. As he got older, his aspirations for political success were not as high as they used to be in his younger days. Now, all he wanted was for Luca to return to them.

He only wanted their daughter to be healthy and happy, and stay by their side.

Luke nodded. After he sent a message to Johann, he left the hospital ward.

The caretaker sat in a chair on the side of the ward room, while Luca sat on a chair opposite her. Luke put on his cap and mask. Then, he said to the caretaker, "We're done talking. Take good care of her."

The caretaker nodded and stood up, assuring him, "Mr. Crawford, rest assured. I'll take good care of her."

Then, the caretaker walked into the ward room.

After Luke closed the door, he said to Luca, "Let's go. I'll drive you to the office."

"Okay." Luca nodded. They walked in the direction of the elevator together.

The two of them got into the elevator, reached the ground floor, and headed to the parking lot. After they got into the car, Luca asked, "How is Mrs. Norman doing?"

"Not too good. Her blood pressure is high. She was lying on the hospital bed without saying a word after the check-up." Luke deliberately lowered his voice, making it sound even more somber.

Luca's heart skipped a beat. She wanted to say something. As she slightly opened her mouth, she could taste the bitterness in her mouth.

What should she say?

What could she do to make Queenie feel better?

Luca had thought about these things, but now that Queenie had discovered the truth, she was at a loss for what to do...

"Are both Mr. and Mrs. Norman upset?" asked Luca.

"Yes," Luke replied without any expression on his face. He looked very serious.

The fewer words he spoke, the more anxious Luca felt. She realized that the situation was not going to be easily resolved.

She wanted to ask Luke if he could explain to them.

However, the photos were right there. It would not be easy to fool the public, not to mention Jack and Queenie.

Besides, Jack had served in the military and was now an important figure in politics. It was not easy to fool him.

Her heart felt bitter as she looked at Luke's determined side profile, which seemed even more serious than usual. Suddenly, she felt lost.

What should they do?

Jack, Queenie, Old Master Crawford, and Abel, who had been lurking in the background...

They could all get worked up when they saw this news report.

There was no doubt that Luke would stand in front of her while she stayed behind. Hence, it would not have much of an impact on her.

How could she possibly leave Luke alone to face all the consequences at the forefront?

Twins In Her Womb: Sir President Please Be Gentle Chapter 2926-"How's Mrs. Norman doing? What did the doctor say?" asked Luca. She was caught off guard by this sudden piece of gossip news. Her once peaceful state of mind was shattered, leaving her with a buzzing brain.

She did not know how to clarify things. All she wanted now was for those who mattered to her to be safe and sound.

"I just asked Johann. Her condition isn't too good. She needs rest." Luke’s expression remained unchanged as he told this white lie.

Luca would certainly contact Johann to find out more about Queenie’s condition. Luke had already informed Johann about that.

When Luca asked about Queenie's situation, they had to make her believe that it was not optimistic.

Luca's heart tightened, unsure if Luke was deliberately misleading her. However, she believed that Queenie’s condition was really terrible.

She felt helpless, never expecting that her selfishness would lead to Queenie falling ill...

For a moment, Luca had the urge to reveal the truth and her real identity as Bianca.

As she sat in the passenger seat, she clenched her fist. Upon loosening it, she tightened it again a few seconds later.

Luca was lost.

When the thought of the gossip news crossed her mind, she asked, "What about the gossip news? What should we do about it?"

"I might have to trouble you for a moment," Luke casted a sidelong glance at her. He could see that Luca was upset. His heart was torn, but he had to continue. "I’ll hold a press conference to clear up this rumor."

"Alright." Luca nodded. She knew that if Luke cleared things up on his side, she might have to deal with public opinion turning against her on her side.

She would be treated unfairly.

However, as long as the public, Queenie, as well as Wanda and the others, believed in her, she did not mind.

Their safety was all that mattered. Others did not matter that much to her.

It did not matter even if she had to suffer some injustice.

As Luca thought about it, she asked Luke again, "What about Ms. Rayne."

"She probably hasn't seen the news yet. Other than my parents-in-law, no one else has received any information," answered Luke.

Luca let out a sigh of relief. They were still kept in the dark. It would give them more time to handle the situation.

"T Corporation's entrance is swarming with reporters now, and I assume it's the same for Watson's side. Don't go downstairs for lunch today. Let your assistant bring it to you. When you leave work in the afternoon, exit from the parking lot," instructed Luke.

Even though reporters might also surround the parking lot exit, it would be much safer to leave in a car without getting stopped.

"Okay. Got it." It was not Luca's first time being surrounded by reporters. She secretly let out a sneer. Even after all these years, it seemed like she had grown accustomed to this situation...

Luke escorted Luca to Watson's underground parking lot.

After she got out of the car, she took the elevator back to her office floor.

In the elevator, Luca encountered several of Watson's employees.

They greeted Luca respectfully when they saw her, but once they got inside the elevator, they sized her up.

Then, they exchanged glances with their colleagues, having silent conversations about the gossip.

Luca furrowed her brows, suppressing her discomfort.

Previously, when she first joined the company, she was also the topic of discussion for many people.

After all, she was much younger and less experienced compared to the other research professors.

Someone like her was not supposed to become a research professor right from the start.

However, Luca did become one, and she even led a team of research staff.

Many found this situation perplexing, thinking that she must have relied on connections to get into the company.

When they saw Luca's appearance and learned that she had returned from Russia without any local connections, negative comments started pouring in. novelbin

They believed she must have some sort of relationship with Luke to become a research professor.

However, later on, Luca silenced these critics with her research experiments. Eventually, nobody in the company discussed whether she had pulled strings or had an improper relationship with Luke.

However, now, with this piece of gossip news out, Luca found herself in the spotlight once again.

She looked at those eyes that were constantly appraising her. She felt helpless.

The elevator stopped at a certain floor, and the employees in the elevator got out.

Luca pressed the close button, and the doors slowly shut.

One of the employees, who was watching the numbers gradually go up as the elevator rose, could not help but let out a sigh. "That was really suffocating."

"Aren't you all into gossip? How could it be suffocating?" another employee teased. They ran into the star of the gossip news. It was a chance that even the reporters waiting outside could not even dream of.

"Gossiping is one thing, but the tension was real. The look on Dr. Craw's face seemed like she was ready to eat someone alive!"

"Hah, I've been saying, she's quite the actress, putting on that act. Who knows, maybe she was secretly hoping that the reporters would uncover her affair with Mr. Crawford?”

"Exactly. No woman who's involved with Mr. Crawford could pull off such a clean, innocent, and composed act. Maybe she wasn't exposed by the reporters back then because Mr. Crawford was keeping it under wraps, not ready to go public. But now that it's out there, Dr. Craw might have to vie with Mr. Crawford's wife."

"That'd be quite a spectacle, huh?"

"Definitely. But I'm not sure if Dr. Craw can beat Mr. Crawford's wife. I did some research. It turns out Mr. Crawford's wife is Jack Norman's daughter. Even if she's gone off the deep end, she's still Jack's child. While Mr. Crawford is strong enough and doesn't need to rely on anyone, he wouldn't want to offend Jack over a mistress, would he..."

"Oh, does that mean Dr, Craw might be abandoned?"

"She deserves it, honestly. Why couldn't she just stay single instead of being a mistress? She's so attractive. There must be plenty of unmarried men out there, right? She just had to get involved with Mr. Crawford. Serves her right! Once Mr. Crawford clears things up, Jack might take action to get rid of her."

"Ah, if that happens, it's the company that'll suffer. They've just allocated funds for the research group. If Dr. Craw gets kicked out, that money would be wasted..."

Even though they did not understand the research itself, they knew that the initial investment for research projects was substantial. If the research did not succeed, that money would essentially be lost with no return.

"We can't do anything about that. Let's just enjoy the spectacle here," one of the employees who had not spoken before said slowly. Then, she added, "It's really annoying, though. Those reporters are swarming the company entrance. The people involved won't even show up there, but they're all gathered there. I'm someone without a car, so it's a hassle for me to get in and out of the office."

"Yes. It's useless to gather there. The people involved won't show up, and we can't really say anything. It's really annoying." "Come on. There's a show to watch here, and here you are complaining. Just be glad there's something interesting to watch."

They exchanged glances with each other. Then, they noticed their manager who was not far away. They fell silent, no longer discussing Luca's matter.

Luca knew she would definitely be a topic of discussion among her colleagues, but she did not expect them to come up with so many interpretations.

Twins In Her Womb: Sir President Please Be Gentle Chapter 2928-Luca sighed and shook her head.

She did not want to leave, but it was not up to her to decide anyway...

As for confessing, Luca did not want to put Luke in danger, so she decided to continue observing for the time being. Confessing everything to Luke would be her last resort.

He may not believe her, but she had many ways to prove that she was the real Bianca.

This went on the entire day. All employees, whether from T Corporation or Watson Biopharmaceuticals, were given reminders by the management to not say anything to the media. If they were caught, they would be investigated and held legally responsible.

Therefore, everyone was tight-lipped. The reporters did not see Luke or Luca enter or leave either.

They had hustled the entire day for nothing.

Thus, they could only continue speculating with the information they had now.

When Luke got off work, he did not go back home right away. Instead, he went to the hospital. This time, he went to Wanda's ward.

When Wanda saw him come in, she was not as enthusiastic as she was before. Instead, her face looked ice-cold.

She had seen the news about Luke and Luca that morning. She wanted to call and ask, but Luke had always taken good care of the Rayne family despite Bianca's illness and her being abroad for the past few years. She could not bring herself to do that.

Although Bianca was raised by the Rayne family, she was not family by blood.

Luke could choose to completely ignore the Rayne family, but he did not.

After Bianca was kidnapped and sent back here, Luke was the first to help the Rayne family whenever something happened.

Not only did he help out, but he even took care of the Rayne family's basic needs.

If it were not for Luke, she knew that it would be hard to provide Old Man Rayne with such a comfortable and worry-free life. novelbin

Not to mention, she was hospitalized now. Without Luke's help, she might have just given up treatment and worked day and night to give Old Man Rayne a good life.

The thought of that made Wanda put down the phone.

She had received too much from Luke, so she had no right to ask him about the rumors—let alone seek justice for Bianca...

She was indebted to him, so how could she vent her anger in place of Bianca?

Wanda had been upset the entire day after not being able to bring herself to ask. Nothing could cheer her up, and she did not even eat much.

Mrs. Lane, who was taking care of her, knew why.

She had always thought that Luke and Luca's relationship was unusual, but they were her employers. Thus, she could not say anything. She never even brought it up to Wanda.

Plus, Luca was always kind to Wanda. Her kindness was genuine, so it made it even harder for her to be nosy about them.

Therefore, Mrs. Lane was not too surprised to see the scandal reports as she had already known about it. After seeing the news, she was just worried about how things were going to go after that.

It was not like she could call Luke to ask, so she could only comfort Wanda after seeing her upset. She said that she could ask Luca what was going on when she came to deliver soup.

Wanda shook her head as Mrs. Lane's words did not make her feel much better.

That was because she knew that Luca would not show up at the hospital today.

Besides, she would be too ashamed to see her again.

Although being a mistress was a shameless thing to do, Wanda knew that Luca was not a shameless person. Once her relationship with Luke got exposed, Luca would definitely be too embarrassed to face her.

"Aunt Wanda." Luke saw Wanda looking at him with anger and disappointment, but his expression was calm.

"You don't have to come from now on, and you don't have to bear my medical expenses too. After I'm discharged, I'll take Old Man Rayne to the countryside," said Wanda. Since he was already with another woman, Bianca had nothing to do with him.

Since he was no longer standing by Bianca's side, as her aunt, she should not be so shameless to enjoy such treatment.

"Can you please give us a moment?" Luke said to Mrs. Lane.

"I'll go buy food." When Mrs. Lane saw that Luke came instead of Luca, she knew that Luca would not be bringing soup for Wanda today.

In the past, she would wait for Luca to deliver soup before going to buy food.

Luca's soup had ingredients that would increase one's appetite, so Wanda would have cravings after drinking it. Only then would Mrs. Lane buy the food she was craving.

Now, Wanda would have no appetite to eat no matter what she bought.

Mrs. Lane walked out of the ward and closed the door before Luke took off his hat.

When he got out of the car, he wore a hat and a mask. Only after reaching the VIP floor did he take off his mask.

Wanda was looking for the slightest trace of regret on Luke's face, but she was disappointed to see nothing.

Luke did not think he had done anything wrong, so he must not have come here to apologize.

He was the one who betrayed Bianca, though...

Wanda had experienced failed marriages before, so she understood that promising to love only one person for the rest of one's life was fake. No matter how good the relationship was, couples would end up in divorce one day. Not to mention, Luke and Bianca were in two different places.

She would understand if Luke had fallen in love with Luca after he divorced Bianca.

Luke would be single then, so he could choose anyone he wanted.

However, Luke got together with Luca before he divorced Bianca. This was adultery!

Wanda wanted to accuse him, but Luke had always taken care of their family like they were his own. The

thought of that made her change her mind, so she just stared at him.

Luke knew what she was thinking.

He handed Wanda a document. “Aunt Wanda, take a look at this."

Wanda did not want to, but when she saw the cover, she took it anyway. She knew what this was, so she

skipped straight to the last line.

After seeing the result, like Queenie, her face turned blank before showing shock. Then, she looked up at Luke.

"Luca is Bianca, my wife and the mother of my children. Rainie and the others secretly took Luca's hair and did this DNA test when they grew suspicious," said Luke.

When Wanda saw the date, she realized that it had been quite a while.

That was probably when she first met Luca.

The reason why Luke and the children had been so close to Luca was because they knew that she was Bianca.

Everything started to make sense. Wanda was reminded of when Bianca lost her memory and developed a crazy temper. Both of them seemed to have appeared around the same time.

Only after that did Bianca go abroad.

"What happened to the old Bianca?" Wanda felt a buzzing sensation in her brain. She could not comprehend all this information at once.

Her mind was a mess as if her thoughts were trapped in a huge spider web.

Wanda looked at Luke, hoping that he could clear up all her doubts.

Twins In Her Womb: Sir President Please Be Gentle Chapter 2929-"Tha Bianca you knew was fake. A terrorist organization that kidnapped Bianca found a woman with a similar appearance and made her undergo plastic surgery to create an impostor Bianca.

"At the same time, when the DNA test was done, they swapped the DNA sample with Bianca's real blood. There's already evidence of this in the hospital, but it hasn't been made public. That's why you've been in the dark all this time," Luke explained to her.

Wanda took a deep breath, not expecting it to be like this.

It turned out that Bianca had been kidnapped by a terrorist organization. The person who looked like Bianca was not the real Biance, while the one who did not look like Bianca but cared about their family was the real Bianca...

Wanda closed her eyes for a moment, then opened them and looked at Luke.

"She's been using a different identity while being around you and the kids?" asked Wanda, realizing how aggrieved Luca must feel.

Not only could she not be herself, but she had to interact with her husband and children using a different identity. novelbin

Wanda could not help but feel sorry for her.

Luke nodded. "Even now, Luca hasn't been honest with me about her true identity. The organization that kidnapped her has been manipulating her all this while, and I still don't know how they're doing it."

His tone carried a sense of frustration.

If only Luca could be honest and cooperate with them... However, she chose not to.

"Poor Bianca! How much suffering has she endured..." Wanda held her chest. It broke her heart at the thought of how Luca had spent over three years with that organization. She had endured so much and underwent such a dramatic change in her personality.

Wanda wished for Bianca's happiness more than anyone else. However, now Luke was telling her that Bianca had endured a lot during those three years. Even after coming back, she was not in control of her own life. She was still being manipulated by that organization.

Wanda's heart ached.

Bianca was such a good child. Wanda could not understand why she had to go through this!

"Aunt Wanda, the Island of Despair must be using something to manipulate Luca. I need to know what it is. Otherwise, she wouldn't be obeying their instructions like this." There was a deep, murderous look in Luke's eyes when he mentioned the Island of Despair.

Wanda nodded. "We must help her break free from that organization. She's such a good child, yet she suffered so much there..."

She thought about how Bianca had known nothing about medicine before yet had achieved so much in the field of medicine now.

It must have been what she learned during those years.

A medical school student usually took five years to graduate with a Bachelor's degree, and there were various internships they had to complete before becoming a full-fledged doctor.

However, Luca accomplished everything in just over three years...

It seemed like her experience on the island must have been incredibly tough and exhausting...

"That's why I need your help," Luke stated his purpose.

Wanda blinked her eyes. "What do I need to do?"

Luke leaned closer to the hospital bed, took the report from Wanda's hand, and whispered something to her.

Wanda nodded in agreement, then she turned to look at him. "Is this really going to work?"

"Yes, trust me. I want Luca to be free and back with me and the kids more than anyone else," replied Luke. Even though Luca was with him and the kids now, it did not feel secure.

As long as that organization had something that could manipulate Luca, she could disappear from their lives anytime.

Now that the gossip about him and Luca had become sensational news, he believed that the Island of Despair had noticed it. He did not know what they might be planning. So, he needed to expedite things.

The person he loved the most had returned to his side. He could not afford to lose her again!

Wanda saw how determined Luke was and nodded. "Okay, I promise to help you. But let's try not to disturb my dad."

"Agreed," Luke concurred. Old Man Rayne was still in the hospital. It would be best not to agitate him.

Plus, Wanda had no idea about it either. Luke needed to manage both sides of this situation carefully.

"Aunt Wanda, I'll head back now. Please have the caretaker call me around ten tonight," Luke said cautiously as he put the DNA test report into a briefcase. He added, "Make sure the caretaker doesn't find out about this."

"Alright," replied Wanda. From what Luke had just said, Wanda understood the kind of organization that was controlling Luca. Hence, she dared not to tell anyone about it.

After giving all the instructions, Luke left the hospital ward.

Mrs. Lane had already bought dinner and was waiting not far away.

When she saw Luke coming out, she walked over, nodded at him, and then returned to the ward. The moment she entered the ward, she noticed the gloom on Wanda's face.

"Ah, Ms. Rayne, let's have dinner first." Mrs. Lane thought that Wanda's expression was due to her dissatisfaction with Luke's infidelity. She had no choice but to change the subject.

After all, she could not say anything more.

Wanda got out of bed and glanced at the meal Mrs. Lane brought. After a moment, she shook her head and said, "You can have it. I'm not hungry."

"That won't do. You didn't eat in the morning and had a small lunch. You should have something for dinner,” advised Mrs. Lane.

Wanda let out a sigh. "I don't have the appetite for it."

Earlier, it was because of the gossip about Luke and Luca that made her lose her appetite.

Now, it was because she had learned about all the hardships Bianca had endured in the past. She could not help but feel heartbroken.

Mrs. Lane had no choice but to close the meal container. "In that case, let's wait a bit. If you get hungry later, I can heat up the meal for you."

"Okay," replied Wanda. Her mind was filled with thoughts of the report Luke had handed her.

She did not doubt the authenticity of the report.

After all, if Luke had truly been unfaithful, judging from his proud personality, he would not bother explaining or fabricating things to deceive her.

He was the type to own up to his actions.

Luca was indeed the real Bianca.

On the other hand...

After Luke left the hospital, he did not rush home. Instead, he headed to Crawford Manor. He felt that his efforts might not be sufficient with only Queenie and Wanda's help.

That was why he needed Old Master Crawford's help as well.

Old Master Crawford already knew that Luca was Bianca. Therefore, he readily agreed to help when Luke asked for his assistance.

After the grandfather and grandson reached an agreement, Old Master Crawford asked, "It's crucial for Luca to admit that her true identity is Bianca, but it's also essential to salvage your public image. Are you already handling the matter?"

"I'm already taking care of it." Luke nodded.

"Did you release these news articles, then?" asked Old Master Crawford, thinking it might be Luke's way of pressuring Luca to admit her true identity.

However, Luke shook his head and replied, "No."

"No?" Old Master Crawford was surprised. Then, he asked again, "It really wasn't you who arranged for this?"

"It was Percy's mother, Karen Ruiz," answered Luke.

Old Master Crawford was once again taken back. His brows furrowed with disgust. "That woman actually did something like this?"

Twins In Her Womb: Sir President Please Be Gentle Chapter 2930-"She's been getting a detective to tail Luca." Luke's expression turned cold. If it were not for the fact that he needed Karen's assistance this time, he would have acted already.

"This woman, always stirring up trouble, just like..." Old Master Crawford paused for a moment.

He initially wanted to say she was just like Allison Tanner.

However, Old Master Crawford eventually did not say it. Allison was Luke's mother, after all. It was inappropriate to speak ill of her in front of him.

Previously, Luke had been troubled by Allison's affairs. Old Master Crawford even envied Old Master Mallory for having a good daughter-in-law.

Karen used to be a capable woman. She had a hand in managing Mallory Corporation.

However, it seemed like Karen was heading farther down a self-destructive path now.

If Luke were to really confront her, the two of them would already be sitting in Mallory Manor's living room by now.

"Forget it. It'll be fine as long as you can handle this matter. Matters of the heart are important, but the company's affairs are important as well. You've been managing the company for all these years, putting in a lot of effort. It's important to give it due attention."

Even though Old Master Crawford felt sorry for Luke's bumpy romantic journey, Luke also had a conglomerate to lead.

However, he believed that Luke could handle it well.

The most difficult time was when Bianca got kidnapped. Luke did not neglect the company's management even during his search for Luca. He managed both without delay.

"Yes," Luke understood what Master Crawford meant.

If Luke did not manage T Corporation, thousands or even tens of thousands of people would lose their jobs due to his negligence.

This was no longer just a matter of the Crawford family alone. It concerned many families. Hence, while dealing with Luca's situation, he also had to manage the company.

"By the way, have you heard any news about your mother?" asked Old Master Crawford.

Luke nodded. He had been keeping himself updated on Allison's situation in Seoul through the interpreter he had arranged for her.

Allison had undergone surgery. The wrinkles on her face had slightly improved, but she still looked different from a normal person.

Allison refused to accept the result and planned to undergo a second plastic surgery in Seoul.

"Is she still receiving treatment in Seoul?" asked Old Master Crawford. Thinking about how Allison had never helped Luke with anything in his life but instead caused trouble, he now regretted his decision.

He should not have let her step into the Crawford family.

Previously, considering the circumstances of the Crawford family and the social environment, Old Master Crawford could have taken Luke back to raise him. He could have let Allison continue her life outside without any ties to the Crawford family.

At that time, he was soft-hearted and also thought that Susan would not accept Luke. If Alison was not with her child, the child might truly suffer.

Moreover, a child needed a mother's care. Considering all these factors, he eventually agreed to let Allison join the Crawford family.

Little did he know that Allison would only cause trouble for Luke and make no contributions.

"Yes, she's going for a second surgery." Luke nodded. He could afford the cost of the surgery.

If it were not for Allison causing so much trouble when she returned previously, Luke would not have been so strict with her finances. As long as she was willing to stay in Seoul for treatment and not come back to disturb the Crawford family, he did not mind spending a little extra money.

“Alright, it's a critical period for you now as well. Staying abroad will keep her from causing more trouble for you," said Old Master Crawford. Despite being family for decades, he refused to face Allison's terrifying face every day.

Old Master Crawford then asked, "By the way, is the government preparing for the bidding process?"

Even though he was not involved in business matters, he was keeping an eye on some of the city's economic development plans. He knew about the suburban development. novelbin

"Yes, we're getting ready to start." Luke nodded, not hiding anything. "I'll make sure to handle the gossip news before the announcement is made."

"Good. That's the way to do it to avoid any issues," replied Old Master Crawford.

After all, no one knew that Luca's true identity was Bianca.

If Luke admitted that there was something going on between him and Luca, and if the relevant department chose T Corporation's bid, they might offend Jack.

This could lead to some consequences.

As the grandfather and grandson were chatting, Mr. Griffin, who was outside the study, suddenly knocked on the door. He said, "Old Master Crawford, Madam is back and says she'd like to have a word with you."

Susan strongly resisted the idea of there being two wives in the Crawford family.

Hence, when Allison was not at home, the butler and the maids had to address Susan as 'Madam' rather than 'Madam Susan'.

Old Master Crawford furrowed his brows unhappily when he heard Susan had come home. "Didn't she just come back over the weekend? What's she doing back now?"

Even though Mr. Griffin mentioned that she had something to discuss with Old Master Crawford, he did not expect anything positive to come out of it.

He shot a glance at Luke.

Luke rose to his feet and said, "Grandpa, it's getting late. I should head back."

"Stay for dinner," Old Master Crawford did not ask but stated.

Luke had no choice but to agree to stay for dinner.

The grandfather and grandson exited the study one after the other.

Old Master Crawford asked Mr. Griffin, "Where is she?"

"Madam is in the downstairs living room," replied Mr. Griffin.

Old Master Crawford impatiently remarked, "Such a busybody. She comes back for any reason she can find. She's moved out, but she still brings so much trouble."

Mr. Griffin lowered his head and remained silent.

Old Master Crawford did not like it when it was noisy and loud. Why should the house be so crowded and noisy when it was not even a special occasion or holiday?

Moreover, Susan's return did not bring any excitement.

Old Master Crawford instructed, "Inform the kitchen to prepare dinner."

"Yes, Old Master Crawford." Mr. Griffin nodded, then turned to look at Luke. "Master Luke, will you be dining here tonight as well?"

"Yes, I'll have dinner with Grandpa,” replied Luke. He realized that he had been so busy lately and had not spent much time at Crawford Manor, let alone having meals with Old Master Crawford.

"Even though you've moved out, both you and Louis should come back more often to have meals with me." Old Master Crawford sighed as he made his way downstairs.

He treated both his grandsons equally and hoped they would spend more time with him.

As for his two daughters-in-law...

His attitude toward both of them was pretty much the same. He just hoped these two daughters-in-law would bother him a little less.

Susan was in the living room and overheard what Old Master Crawford had said. If the old master had not also mentioned Louis, she would have certainly been displeased again.

When she saw Old Master Crawford coming downstairs, she stood up with a cheerful smile and said, "Father, I'm back."

"You were here just this weekend. What brings you back again? Isn't it inappropriate to leave Thea alone at home at this time?" Old Master Crawford did not have a particularly warm attitude toward her. In fact, there was even a hint of disapproval.

Susan lowered her gaze. A trace of resentment flashed across her eyes.

Did he think she enjoyed running back and forth like this? If it were not for the maid from Crawford Manor informing her that Luke had come over, she would not have rushed back like this.

"Father, I just wanted to chat with you. That's why I came back. Besides, Thea has a nanny looking after her, and Yuri finished work early today..." As she looked up, the dark cloud in her eyes had already faded away.