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Twins In Her Womb: Sir President Please Be Gentle Chapter 3321-Growing Medicinal Herbs In The Greenhouse Luca glanced at her eldest son. She did not know why, but as long as her other kids were with him, she felt at ease.

Lanie was like a mini version of Luke. When something happened, he could calmly analyze the situation. He was smart. Even when it came to adult matters, he could explain things with great clarity.

Luca nodded in agreement, and Luke remained silent.

When they arrived at Crawford Manor, Luke went straight into Old Master Crawford's study.

Luca sat in the living room with the kids. Mr. Griffin served them tea and snacks.

Tommy said, "Lanie, Rainie, let's go read some books."

"Sure, let's go read," Lanie agreed, leading his younger siblings upstairs. The grown-ups' business was not something they needed to worry about. As long as they took care of themselves and did not make the adults worry, that was all that mattered.

Luca watched the kids go upstairs, feeling a bit lost. What should she do now?

Mr. Griffin noticed her boredom and smiled. "Ms. Craw, Old Master Crawford recently took some advice and planted some medicinal herbs in the backyard. Would you be interested in having a look?"

Luca was not particularly interested in growing herbs. However, since she had nothing else to do and considering that it was related to her field of expertise, turning down the offer might seem rude.

Hence, Luca nodded and replied, "Sure, I'll take a look."

Mr. Griffin led the way.

Luca arrived at the back garden and noticed a greenhouse had been set up. "Did Old Master Crawford have this built specifically for growing medicinal herbs?"

"Yes," Mr. Griffin nodded. "It's all managed mechanically. There's automated watering, pest control, and fertilizing. Old Master Crawford loves spending time here, and he's quite fond of these herbs."

Luca's curiosity was piqued. Before she saw the greenhouse, she assumed Old Master Crawford was just dabbling and was not too serious about it.

However, after seeing this, she realized she was wrong.

Old Master Crawford had always approached things professionally.

Even if it started as a hobby, he had gone out of his way to have a proper greenhouse built by experts. Seeing this, Luca became genuinely interested in the herbs planted here.

She asked Mr. Griffin, "What kind of herbs are planted here?"

"I'm not too sure, but according to Old Master Crawford, they're rare and valuable species that require very specific conditions, which is why they're grown in the greenhouse," explained Mr. Griffin as he opened the door and invited her inside.

"The seeds were quite expensive, but so far, the cultivation has been going smoothly."

As Luca stepped into the greenhouse, the fragrance of herbs filled the air.

Previously, she did not have any particular feelings toward the smell of herbs.

However, ever since she started learning about medicine from Shanks, she had grown accustomed to the scent of medicinal herbs and had even come to enjoy their refreshing fragrance.

She felt that the fresh fragrance of these medicinal herbs had a calming, almost uplifting effect on the mind.

Luca started her tour from the entrance, taking in the sight.This content © Nôv/elDr(a)m/a.Org.

Inside the greenhouse, the area was divided into sections, with each section dedicated to a specific type of medicinal herb.

Small signs were placed in front of each, providing brief descriptions.

Luca asked, "Did Old Master Crawford set all of this up himself?"

Mr. Griffin smiled and explained, "Old Master Crawford had the labels printed and placed here. The herbs are quite valuable, and there are many varieties. He was worried he wouldn't remember everything, so he had the signs made to help him distinguish between them and keep track of their needs."

"The old master is really impressive." Luca looked at the well-cultivated herbs, some of which would have significant medicinal value once they matured. She could not help but feel a deep sense of admiration.

Old Master Crawford truly excelled at anything he put his mind to.

Even as a novice, he had managed to grow herbs so well that they could easily rival the work of professionals. "Yes, the old master has put a lot of effort into this," replied Mr. Griffin.

Luca's eyes wandered across the many varieties of herbs, nearly overwhelmed by the abundance.

"I thought I knew a lot about herbal herbs, but Old Master Crawford seems to know even more, praised Luca. She could identify herbs by their appearance and scent, but she did not know much about cultivating them.

The Old Master Crawford's greenhouse was truly impressive. The herbs were plentiful and thriving.

While modem technology certainly made it easier, it was still remarkable that an elderly man could manage such a large variety of herbs so well.

Luca took a walk around the greenhouse, exploring the area.

Meanwhile, in the study, Luke and the Old Master Crawford had finished their conversation.

When it came to the situation with Allison, they had no choice but to deal with it.

Even though they were unhappy with her recent actions, they could not just let her make a bigger scene, which could harm both the Crawford family and T Corporation.

"Where are Luca and the kids?" the Old Master Crawford asked with curiosity when he arrived in the living room and did not see them.

The maid responded, "The kids are upstairs reading, and Ms. Craw is touring the greenhouse with Mr. Griffin." "The greenhouse?" Luke raised an eyebrow. Since when did Crawford Manor have a greenhouse? When the greenhouse was mentioned, Old Master Crawford remembered that Luke still did not know about it. Proudly, he said, "Luke, I built a greenhouse full of medicinal herbs. Come, let me show you."

Luke nodded, helping his grandfather outside. It was already past 5:00 pm, and while the sun was not as intense, the ground was still warm from a day of heat. Nonetheless, it was still acceptable.

They made their way to the backyard.

As they walked, the Old Master Crawford explained, "A while ago, I was inspired by the medicinal herbs that Luca brought over. I thought it would be interesting to grow some myself. So, I did some research, hired professionals to build the greenhouse, and bought some rare herbal seeds.

"Now, they're growing in the backyard."

"You really don't hesitate once you've made up your mind," Luke said with a hint of helplessness in his voice.

However, since the greenhouse was equipped with modern technology, it was not too strenuous for his grandfather, so he did not plan to stop him.

After all, it was nice that Old Master Crawford had found a new hobby.

"Of course! While I'm still able to move around, I'd like to do the things I enjoy," Old Master Crawford said energetically.

"Back before I got into business, I was a farmer. Sure, back then I was growing crops, and now, it's herbs, but it's all the same, right? Growing stuff has always been my thing.

"When I was young, that was my backup plan. If I couldn't ride the wave of government policy and make my business work, I'd just head back to the farm. That small plot of land was my ace in the hole.

"But I made it in business, and that land just sat there, going to waste. Thinking back now, I should've rented it out. At least it wouldn't have gone unused," said Old Master Crawford.

As Luke listened to his grandfather, he put on a smile.

It had been a long time since he heard Old Master Crawford talk about these things.

When Luke was adopted from the orphanage and brought back to the Crawford family, he was raised by Old Master Crawford. Aside from life lessons and business advice, most of what he heard were his stories about the old days.

Twins In Her Womb: Sir President Please Be Gentle Chapter 3322-Taking The Kids To Plant Some Herbs Luke had always admired his grandfather's past as a child.

Old Master Crawford would speak of everything regarding Crawford Manor and mention taking him to do various things, but in the end, it all came to nothing because he was too busy. After repeated delays in their plans, Luke had stopped expecting much from those promises.

However, when Old Master Crawford suddenly set up a greenhouse at home and began growing medicinal herbs, Luke found himself intrigued.

He pushed open the greenhouse door and stepped inside with his grandfather. Immediately, the fragrant scent of the herbs filled the air, and Luke could not help but feel refreshed.

Luca heard the noises and turned around to look at them. Then, she smiled and asked, "Old Master Crawford, Luke, what brings you two here?"

"I heard you were here, so I came over. Luca, let me show you my treasures!" Old Master Crawford replied cheerfully. He relied on a cane to walk, but he was excited when it came to this greenhouse. He had clearly invested time and effort into caring for these herbs.

"Old Master Crawford, these herbs look fantastic! They're even better than those grown by the professional farmers," complimented Luca while admiring the well-managed plants. Even though there were not many of them, each one was being carefully tended to.

When it was time to harvest, they would all be top-quality herbs.

Luca walked over. With Luke on one side and her on the other, they supported Old Master Crawford while listening to his detailed explanations about each herb's growing habits and other related information.

It was clear he had put a lot of effort into this.

After they had strolled around for a bit, the three kids also came in.

"Great-Grandpa, can we learn how to grow herbs with you?" The kids circled around him.

They seemed genuinely interested in gardening.

"Of course." Old Master Crawford glanced at a vacant patch in the corner of the greenhouse, Originally, he had planned to plant there later, but with the kids so eager to learn, he decided to take them over to that spot and get started right away.

While it looked like they were just playing around, the kids listened carefully as Old Master Crawford explained the planting techniques.

Luca and Luke stood by, watching the heartwarming scene of the kids with their grandfather. They both smiled at the sight.

Under Old Master Crawford's guidance, the kids thoroughly enjoyed their time.

It was not until the maid came over to remind them that dinner was ready that they reluctantly wrapped up their gardening session.

Luca looked at the neatly planted row of herb seedlings and then turned to Luke. "The kids weren't just causing trouble. Look how good of a job they did. Isn't it great?"

Luke nodded in agreement, and they all left together. When they entered the living room, they noticed Susan had also come.

"What brings you here?" Old Master Crawford's mood soured when he saw Susan.

Susan shot a glance at Luke and Luca, who were beside him, and felt a wave of resentment. It was fine for them to come, but not her?

Old Master Crawford was clearly biased!

Suppressing her displeasure, Susan replied to Old Master Crawford, "Father, it's the weekend. I come back to have dinner with you whenever I can. Is that a problem?"

Old Master Crawford was left speechless. Indeed, there was nothing wrong with it. Susan usually came back on weekends to have meals with him, showing her respect.

However, Old Master Crawford could not appreciate her efforts.

Every time Susan came home, she made a huge mess, making it impossible for him to see the good in it.

Without responding, Old Master Crawford turned to Mr. Griffin and said, "Get dinner ready."

"Of course." Mr. Griffin nodded and went to the kitchen to give his instructions.

Old Master Crawford glanced at Susan and added, "Let's head to the dining room."

Then, he leaned on his cane and walked toward the dining room.

Luke looked down at the three kids and reminded them, "Make sure to say hello to your Grandma Susan."

"Good evening, Grandma Susan!" the three kids chimed in unison.

Susan shot back with sarcasm, "Looks like living away from Crawford Manor means the kids don't even recognize their elders anymore. You need to be reminded just to greet someone?"

Luca's expression soured.

While the kids might have been a little slow to greet her, it was not intentional.

They had just found out that Susan was in the living room, and the adults had been talking. They did not have the chance to say hello, did they?

Hearing Susan speak about her kids like that made Luca uncomfortable. If her kids had truly done something wrong, she would not mind a critique.

In this case, they had not done anything wrong, and this was not a big deal. However, Susan just kept going on and on about it.

"They didn't do anything wrong," Luke interjected. "They just didn't have the chance to greet you. If you're not satisfied, they can say hello to you again."

He noticed Luca's displeasure and felt the need to defend the kids. They really had not done anything wrong. There was no need for them to be reprimanded like that.

Susan's expression darkened. She scoffed. "Luke, even if you're right that the kids didn't do anything wrong, how could you let them get all dirty? Is that mud on them? What are they going to do at the dinner table, eat dirt? "You've got perfectly good kids, but you insist on letting some other woman take care of them. They're getting all dirty and crawling with germs. If the kids get sick, it's going to be bad for their health," continued Susan, indirectly criticizing Luca for not knowing how to raise children.

"What's wrong with me taking the kids to plant some herbs?" Old Master Crawford suddenly came out of the dining room, having overheard her.

"Father?" Susan was taken aback for a moment, only then noticing that there was dirt on Old Master Crawford's clothes as well.

So, it was not Luca leading the kids into mischief. It was Old Master Crawford who had taken them along!

Susan felt like the world had turned upside down.

How could such a serious man like him run around and get dirty with the kids?

Susan dared not say anything further and simply replied, "I just think it's not good for them to be so dirty. Germs can be harmful, and young kids need to pay more attention to hygiene.*

"All the herbs in my greenhouse are for healing, so there's no way they have germs. Besides, kids should spend more time in nature. It's good for their health. As for being dirty.."

Old Master Crawford's expression was serious as he looked at the dirt on the kids, clearly unconcemed. "They're not eating their clothes. They're having dinner. A little dirt won't hurt as long as they wash their hands."

Lanie smartly chimed in, "Grandpa, I'm taking Tommy and Rainie to wash their hands."

"Go ahead." Old Master Crawford nodded.

"I'll check on them." Luca was worried they might not wash up properly and followed them into the bathroom.

Susan let out a cold sneer.

Old Master Crawford warned, "If you keep causing a scene, don't bother coming back on weekends. Just show up for family gatherings and holidays when you feel like it."

Susan's expression tightened at this warning. She felt a simmering discontent deep down inside her, but she did not dare to say anything.

Twins In Her Womb: Sir President Please Be Gentle Chapter 3323-Don't Even Think About Stirring Up Trouble After the kids washed their hands, they followed Luca into the dining room.

Everyone else was already seated.

Luca sat next to Luke, and after the three kids took their seats, Mr. Griffin and the maids brought out the food.

By the time dinner was over, it was getting late. Just as Luke was thinking about taking the kids home, Susan spoke up, "Luke, I didn't want to ask you during dinner, but now that we've eaten, there's something I need to ask." "Yes?" Luke sat back down on the couch, his gaze fixed on her.

The air around him was so intense that Susan almost wanted to flee.

However, as his elder, she could not back down now. Since she had something to say, she forced herself to withstand the pressure and spoke up, "I've been hearing rumors that your mother hurt someone in Seoul and now plans to return to A City. Is that true?"

Luke raised an eyebrow and glanced around the room.

He had only just learned about this, yet Susan already knew? It seemed like she had people keeping tabs on the family.

It was known that Old Master Crawford hated it when people used underhanded methods to spy on his life, but Susan was willing to play that card to dig up information about Allison.

Once Luke looked into it, he would easily figure out who had leaked the news to her. Whoever did it would not meet a good end.

"Is she really planning to return to A City?" Susan pressed.

"Yes," admitted Luke.

Susan let out a cold sneer, "How could she have the nerve to come back now? Doesn't she think we've been humiliated enough?

Luke stayed silent.

Allison's stay abroad had benefited not only him but also Susan. There was no one to challenge her position as the madam of the Crawford family.

However, it seemed she had forgotten that given Allison's current state, she was not in any shape to compete for that role anyway.

Luke did not see her as a threat to Susan.

Susan simply disliked Allison and did not want her to return.

"I can't stop her." Luke understood her point, but he knew there was nothing he could do.

"What do you mean you can't stop her? You're her son, aren't you? As they say, when parents are old, they listen to their children. You've been supporting her all these years. She should obey you. If you don't let her return, she won't."

Susan was well aware of his influence. Keeping Allison out of the country would be a simple matter for him.

Old Master Crawford had been quietly sipping his tea, initially not intending to involve himself in the conversation. After all, Allison's return was already set in stone. No matter what Susan said to Luke, it would not change anything.

However, as he listened to her string of arguments, it made him frown in disapproval.

Back when Luke was young, she never bothered to teach him anything. Now, she was suddenly full of reason and logic?

Old Master Crawford put down his tea and said, "If you're so keen on parents listening to their children, why don't you listen to Louis? You pushed him out of the house, didn't you? Where's your obedience in that?"

"Father, my situation is completely different from Luke's," replied Susan, growing more agitated at the mention of Louis' name.

Louis had been refusing to move back home until now.

Even though she knew where he lived, the security in that neighborhood was so strict that she could not get in. Every time she tried to visit, Louis would not let her in. When she argued with the security at the gate, they treated her like a nuisance.

By now, all the guards there knew who she was, but she still had not been able to get in.

Just thinking about it made her furious.

"How is it any different? Do you think I don't know what's going on with you? You tried to get into that neighborhood again yesterday, didn't you? And the security blocked you, so you threw a fit right there, didn't you?" Old Master Crawford did not intend to make a big deal of it.

After all, her little tantrum at the gate did not affect the Crawford family much. She claimed to be Louis' mother, but no one believed her.

"You…" Susan was surprised. She intentionally did not use the family driver and had not told the maid where she was going, so how did he know?

Did Old Master Crawford really have someone following her?

The thought made her shiver. If that was the case, did she have any privacy left?

"Since you believe parents should listen to their children, Louis wants you to stay in the villa and enjoy yourself. So, stop with all this fussing," added Old Master Crawford. "That's what Louis wants. He doesn't need your help with the kids. Just relax and enjoy life."

Then, he turned to Luke and Luca. The frustration on his face shifted into a warm, caring expression. "It's getting late. The kids have school tomorrow. You all should head home."

"Yes, Grandpa." Luke nodded. With the old master stepping in, Susan did not dare push the issue further.

As they got up to leave, she suddenly said, "Wait a minute!"

Luke frowned and looked at her.

"Since you're leaving, why don't you give me a ride home? It's late, and I don't feel like driving," said Susan, hoping to use the ride to get some information out of him.

Tommy suddenly chimed in, "Grandma Susan, there's no room in our car."

Susan was stunned for a moment. It was a five-seater car, and they did have five people.

Still, the kids did not take up much space.

"If you don't want to drive, you can have Uncle Zander send you home. Goodbye, Great-Grandpa, Grandma Susan!" Tommy waved cheerfully before she could suggest squeezing in.

Susan did not even get a chance to respond. Tommy's words completely shut her down.

She could not ride with Luke, and she did not know the full details about Allison. She was not about to leave so easily.

She glanced over at Old Master Crawford.

He met her gaze, stifled a yawn, and rose to his feet. "If you don't want to drive, have Zander send you. It's late. I'm heading to bed."

"Father, are you really going to let Luke handle this Allison situation however he wants?" Susan was not ready to let the matter drop.

Old Master Crawford frowned in irritation. "This has nothing to do with you, so stop meddling."

"How could it not be of my concern? Allison still carries the Crawford family's name. If she causes trouble, it'll bring shame to the family. She can't be allowed to come back and stir things up!" insisted Susan. In her mind, the position of the madam of the Crawford family belonged to her alone.

Even if she did not live in Crawford Manor, she could not let Allison return and take half the spotlight.

Old Master Crawford paused for a moment, then sternly rebuked, "You keep saying that you're doing this for the family, but do you think I don't know what's really on your mind?"

Susan's eyes widened. "Of course, I'm doing this for the family!"

"If it's truly for the family, then Allison must come back. Don't worry about the costs. Luke has already said that none of the Crawford family's or T Corporation's funds will be used."

Old Master Crawford issued his final warning, "You're living a comfortable life now, so don't even think about stirring up trouble."

Twins In Her Womb: Sir President Please Be Gentle Chapter 3324-Do You Think You Can Earn That Much Money?

Susan, undeterred by the warning, shot back, "Isn't all his money from T Corporation? Father, what you said was pointless."

Old Master Crawford glared at her fiercely. "If you were given a chance to work at the company, do you think you could eam that much money?"

Susan's family background was quite wealthy. She was raised as a pampered young lady, so she never learned how to make money.

Once she realized this, she chose to become a housewife in the Crawford family and stopped considering working at the company. She focused on raising Louis, planning for him to work at the company once he grew up.

Little did she expect that after Louis worked at T Corporation for a few years, he would start his own business, leading to a conflict between them. It felt like a slap in the face!

Susan's face turned slightly pale as she muttered, "…"

"Enough! You can't make money yourself, so why are you even talking? Luke's the one bringing in the cash, and in the end, aren't you the one benefiting from it? Sometimes, you just need to know when to be grateful," warned Old Master Crawford.

For decades, he had been frustrated with Susan's incompetence and her tendency to stir up trouble. It was annoying!

Susan paused for a moment, then coldly huffed. "Father, you're just biased toward Luke. Once his mother comes back and turns the Crawford family upside down, you'll regret it."

Old Master Crawford's expression darkened. When he was about to scold Susan, she turned around and walked away.

"Utter nonsense!" Old Master Crawford huffed while slamming his cane against the floor.

"Sir, please calm down," advised Mr. Griffin. He had served Old Master Crawford for years and knew well what kind of person Susan was. He also understood her fears. She was worried that Allison's return would threaten her position.

The rivalry between the daughters-in-law of the Crawford family mainly boiled down to the clash between these two women, and Old Master Crawford had been irritated by it for decades without a good solution.

That was why he was particularly strict with his grandsons, Luke and Louis.

Before marriage, they could choose whoever they wanted to be with.

However, once they were married, there would be no messing around. The old master was seriously worried his grandsons would end up like their father, causing trouble and ending up with two wives.

With both wives vying for attention, it would be complete chaos.

Zachary passed away early, so he could not witness the conflicts between his two wives, but Old Master Crawford was certainly worn out by their constant bickering.

"I wish I could stay calm, but just look at what's going on." The look on Old Master Crawford's face was helpless as he glared in the direction Susan had left. "Find out who leaked the news about Allison coming back."

"Yes, sir. Let me help you back to your room to rest, replied Mr. Griffin as he helped the old master.

Old Master Crawford had a grim expression on his face. After returning to his room and lying down, Mr. Griffin called all the household staff together to start an investigation.

Before long, they found out who informed Susan.

The maid had not considered that things would escalate this much, so she did not delete her call records. When confronted, she immediately knelt down and pleaded, "Mr. Griffin, I didn't mean to! It was Madam Susan who told me to do it. If I didn't, she said she'd fire me! I was scared, and in a moment of confusion, I just…"

Mr. Griffin looked coldly at the pleading maid. After dismissing the other maids, he said to her, "It's not Madam Susan who pays your salary. She doesn't have the authority to fire you."

The maid shook her head. "That's not true! She said that if she could pin some kind of fault on me, she could get me fired. I was scared, so I did it. Besides, it's not a secret. Madam Susan would've found out sooner or later, right?"

Mr. Griffin heaved a sigh and shook his head.

Susan would eventually learn about it, but if she had not found out about it today, Old Master Crawford might have been in a better mood.

Now, Old Master Crawford was in a terrible mood because of both Allison and Susan. It was a mess.

So, this maid was bound to be in trouble.

"You know family matters can't be spread around. We covered that during the training, right?" questioned Mr. Griffin.

"Yes, but Madam Susan isn't just some outsider! I didn't do anything wrong or violate any employee rules," cried the maid.

"Outsiders' refer to anyone who doesn't live in Crawford Manor. Don't argue with me. What's done is done. Old Master Crawford has made it clear that he wants to find out who leaked this information and have them fired on the spot.

"Since you've been working here for a long time, I'm giving you two choices. First, you can take your salary and leave, or second, you can work with Madam Susan while also keeping an eye on her for Old Master Crawford.

"If anything happens, you need to report it back here immediately. It's up to you."

Mr. Griffin felt a pang of sympathy for the maid. She had worked at Crawford Manor for many years.

He remembered that her family was having a difficult time, and firing her would only make things worse for her. That was why he offered her a choice.

"If I work for Madam Susan, will the salary…" The maid hesitated for a moment. She had been feeling hopeless, but hearing there was still a chance, she wanted more details.

"Your salary will increase a little, but not by much. However, if you know Madam Susan is up to something and you fail to report it in a timely manner, the consequence will still be immediate termination," explained Mr. Griffin.

Currently, the maids and drivers working for Susan were all on Crawford Manor's payroll. Susan did not pay a dime.

"Okay, I'll go work with Madam Susan. Don't worry, Mr. Griffin. I'll report to you in detail if I learn anything. But if there are things I'm unaware of that Madam Susan does, you can't hold that against me," replied the maid. Mr. Griffin nodded. "Don't worry. I have a set evaluation system. As long as you're acting for Old Master Crawford's sake, whether you succeed or fail, I'll consider your efforts fairly and won't wrong you."

"Mr. Griffin, with your assurance, I feel relieved. I'm willing to work with Madam Susan." The maid let out a sigh of relief. She had managed to keep her job.

The slight increase in salary meant her family would not experience drastic changes due to her unemployment.

Thank goodness…

"It's getting late. You may clock out for now. I'll find a reason for you to start working with Madam Susan in the next few days," said Mr. Griffin as he turned around to leave.

"Thank you, Mr. Griffin." The maid thanked him and quickly left the room.

Luca and Luke returned home. The kids went upstairs to wash up and prepare for bed.

Luca intended to discuss Allison's situation with Luke when a call from Gale came in.

"Ms. Craw, I've got everything planned for tomorrow night! Are you able to make it to the confession?" Gale asked excitedly.

Luca had the call on speaker and glanced at Luke before replying, "Sure, but why the rush?"

"I'm just really eager, so I paid extra to the planning company," said Gale, sounding a bit embarrassed. "Um, could you bring Boss along too?"

Twins In Her Womb: Sir President Please Be Gentle Chapter 3325-What Are You Two Doing?

Luca glanced at Luke, silently asking for his input.

He gave a slight nod, signaling his approval.

Luca replied, "Alright, we'll be there. What time is it in the evening? Where's the venue?"

"I'll send you the exact time and location later. Don't worry, Dr. Craw. It won't run too late," Gale reassured her, knowing they had kids to take care of. Since Luca was out, Aunt Neile would probably have to stay late at home to help.

"Great, we'll definitely be there." Luca smiled as she hung up the phone.

"What's he planning?" asked Luke. From what he overheard, it almost sounded like Gale was about to confess his feelings to Luca.

However, Gale was not that type of person, so Luke was curious about who had caught Gale's interest.

"You don't know?" Luca was surprised. Luke always seemed to know everything, like when Percy started liking Nina, but he missed Gale's feelings for Rain?

Luke shook his head, indicating he had no idea.

He had spoken to Gale earlier today, but he seemed busy, so Luke left things to Rain to handle.

"What's Gale planning?" Luke asked again, feeling a bit out of the loop since even Luca knew.

Suddenly, he had the strange feeling that everyone else was in on something he was not.

Luca smiled. "He's in love with Rain."

"I see." Luke nodded. He had noticed that Gale acted suspiciously every time Rain's name came up.

"You knew?" Luca was shocked.

"He's had feelings for her for a while," replied Luke.

He was not stupid. How could he not have noticed?

However, Luke was not the type to meddle in others' relationships, so he stayed out of it, waiting for Gale to figure things out on his own. As for whether they would end up together, Luke did not have a strong opinion.

If it was meant to be, it would happen.

Just like it had with him and Bianca.

After multiple breakups and reconciliations, they still ended up together. There were still a few obstacles, but Luke was confident they would overcome them. He and Bianca would be happy.

Nothing could stand in the way of their happiness.

"You noticed but didn't say anything?" Luca was surprised. Then, she smiled and added, "If you had pointed it out earlier, Gale wouldn't have needed to drink his sorrows away."

Luke slipped his hands into his pockets. He was completely relaxed, his demeanor all laid back. He gazed gently at Luca in front of him and said, "I don't get involved in other people's relationship drama. I'm just focused on keeping my own love life in check."

Luc's face turned red. Yes, their love life.

It was something he had to protect.

Feeling a little flustered, she added, "Rain has already confessed her feelings for him too. But Gale, being his straightforward self, blurted out his confession without doing anything special, so Rain turned him down. That's why he hired a company to plan a proper confession."

"He's such a fool," Luke said with contempt.

Gale handled everything else with precision, but when it came to romance, he was not only late to the game, but he was totally clueless. Luke found himself feeling a bit frustrated just thinking about it.

Luca nodded. "Well, the fact that he thought to hire a company to help plan his confession is already a step in the right direction. We'll go tomorrow and show him some support."

She could already imagine how nervous Gale would be during his confession.

He was someone who remained calm and collected in dangerous situations, yet was completely clueless when it came to matters of the heart. That was why she figured that Gale would be pretty nervous during his confession.

That kind of contrast could be amusing.

"I won't be there to support him." Luke shook his head.

Luca looked surprised, then heard Luke continue, "I'll be there to support Rain."

She burst out laughing. "Your two closest friends are about to start dating. If they can't keep work and romance separate, what would you think about that, Mr. Crawford?"

"It's like the student I've been nurturing for years is getting snatched by Gale, that damn pig," said Luke without holding back.

He was not worried Luca would take it the wrong way, though. She knew exactly what Rain and Gale meant to him.

They were friends who had survived life-or-death situations together, and they had helped Luke a lot. Of course, she would not get jealous over that.

"I can't wait to see Gale's reaction when he hears your analogy." Luca was amused. Luke really sounded like a protective father.

The only difference was that he saw Rain as a partner, not a daughter.

Luke scoffed. "Rain has always been kind to him, but he's been so oblivious this whole time. Isn't he just a fool? I wouldn't be surprised if Rain ends up speechless from his clueless behavior once they're together."

"You've got it all figured out, yet you still didn't say anything. You're something else," Luca replied helplessly. She thought that it was unfortunate for Gale to have someone like Luke as his boss.

If he had clued Gale in earlier, maybe he and Rain would have gotten together a long time ago. Instead of beating about the bush under the guise of friendship, they could have been happy already.

It was kind of frustrating.

Luca admired Rain for being so patient, having feelings for Gale all this time without saying a word.

As Luke held Luca's hand and led her upstairs, he said, "Some things can't be said out loud. People have to figure it out for themselves. Saying too much would ruin things. Now, Gale knows he likes Rain and is ready to confess. Isn't that great?"

"You're right. Gale has always been reliable when it comes to work, but when it comes to relationships, he's pretty careless. Even if he had realized his feelings for Rain earlier, he probably wouldn't have confessed.

"Maybe, after all these years of circling around each other, now is the perfect time for them to get together. After dating for a while, they can just go ahead and get married," Luca agreed, glancing at the man beside her. After all the twists and turns in their own lives, she still ended up back at his side.

"What gift are you going to give if Gale and Rain do get married?" asked Luca.

"I'll definitely give them something big," answered Luke.

They shared a bond forged in life-and-death situations. Luke would give them something big and wish them a lifetime of happiness together.

"I'm really looking forward to tomorrow," exclaimed Luca.

"Why wait for tomorrow? How about looking forward to tonight?" After they reached the second floor, Luke immediately leaned in and gently rested his forehead against hers. They looked into each other's eyes.

Luca's breath quickened.

"Luca, tonight, you're mine," muttered Luke. "You had me all worked up this afternoon. If the kids hadn't come in, I wouldn't have had to hold back all day. You're definitely going to make it up to me tonight, right?"

Luca's face flushed bright red. Her shyness made her bloom like a delicate flower.

Luke's eyes darkened with intensity, filled with a burning desire. He longed to pull her into his arms and make love to her passionately. His precious, his one and only…

The door opened with a creak, and Tommy stepped out of his room. When he saw his parents standing so close together, he paused for a moment, then asked, "Daddy, Ms. Luca, what are you two doing?"

Twins In Her Womb: Sir President Please Be Gentle Chapter 3326-A Son Could Be A Father's Nemesis Luke was startled for a moment, feeling as though history was repeating itself.

Luca covered her mouth, laughing so hard she could barely catch her breath. Everything felt too coincidental. Suddenly, Luca recalled that there was this saying, a son could be a father's nemesis.

Tommy had interrupted them twice today.

Luke's expression turned dark as he turned around to look at his son. "Why aren't you in bed? What are you doing out here?"

"Daddy, I just finished washing up. I really want a glass of water." Tommy then added, "The food at Crawford Manor was a bit salty this time, and I'm really thirsty."

"I'll get you some water," said Luca as she headed downstairs.

Luke approached Tommy, looking down at him from above.

Realizing he had spoiled his parents' moment, Tommy gave a sheepish smile. "Daddy, I didn't mean to."

"From now on, make sure to get yourself a glass of water before bed and keep it in the bedroom. No more running out for water all the time," Luke said to his son with a serious expression.

"Daddy, I really am thirsty, Tommy replied with a charming smile. "Oh, I promise I'll go to bed right after I drink this. I won't disturb you and Ms. Luca anymore."

After that, he playfully stuck out his tongue.

"Let this be the last time. Make sure you have the water ready before bed," added Luke, remembering this was already the second time.

He suspected that his son had been eavesdropping at the door and came out intentionally when he heard something. However, that was just Luke's suspicion. He had no concrete evidence.

Luca brought a glass of water upstairs and saw the father and son standing at the top of the stairs. Luke was looking down at Tommy, while Tommy was looking up at Luke.

It was like a negotiation, and she did not even need to guess what Luke had told Tommy.

She smiled and squatted down in front of Tommy. "Here, drink some water."

"Thank you, Ms. Luca!" Tommy took the glass and gulped it down.

Luca exchanged a glance with Luke. It was clear the boy was really thirsty.

After finishing most of the water, Tommy said, "Daddy, Ms. Luca, I'm going to bed now. Goodnight!"

"Goodnight," Luca replied with a gentle smile.

Luke watched as Tommy carried the glass into his bedroom and calmly said, "Looks like the kid was really thirsty."

"Do you think he'd lie?" Luca asked with a smile on her face.

Luke thought about how Tommy had lied the last time.

However, since he had promised not to tell her, he wrapped his arms around her waist and walked into the bedroom. "Luca, just getting one moment of romance has become such a difficult task."

Luca's face instantly flushed red, and she gently punched his shoulder. However, she did not hit him too hard. Soon, the lovers were lost in each other's embrace.

In the Maldives, Nina and Percy had just finished dinner and were strolling along the beach.

The sea breeze blew gently. She narrowed her eyes, feeling a pleasant sense of relaxation wash over her. Her heart felt calm at peace. This was her second visit to the Maldives, but her mindset was completely differ from the first time.

"It's so nice here," Nina wrapped her arm around Percy's and exclaimed in a soft voice.

"Yeah, if you like it, we can come here every year for vacation," replied Percy. He had no real concept of vacation. He could easily work year-round, every single day.

However, if Nina liked this place, he would make time to accompany her.

For him, it did not matter where they went. What mattered the most was having Nina by his side.

"That would get boring! Once you have some free time, let's try to explore other places too. We can leave our mark everywhere we go." Nina rested her head gently on his shoulder.

"Okay, whatever you say." Percy leaned down and planted a kiss on her forehead. "From now on, we'll vacation every year, and each time, we'll go somewhere new. You choose the destination, and I'll take you there." "Sounds good." Nina smiled brightly.

"I'm also taking you with me when I have business trips abroad," added Percy.

"Great!" Nina's smile widened.

She did not think being close to Percy would become tiresome. In fact, she always wanted to stay close to him.

Love was a beautiful thing, and she wanted to experience it every moment.

"What about my domestic business trips? I'd love to take you along. After all, every city has its unique scenery, and I want to show you all of it." Percy expressed his love for Nina in the simplest way.

He wanted her by his side as he gazed at the beautiful scenery.

"Sure, but with all your business trips, I'm afraid Mr. Crawford might have an issue with that," replied Nina. Even if she had become Mrs. Mallory, she had no plans to quit her job and become a housewife.

She did not want to be completely dependent on Percy. Nina believed she should have her own career. Although she would not run a big company like Percy, having her own income would give her more peace of mind. Plus, the company belonged to Bianca.

Even though Bianca could not remember much about her now, Nina secretly vowed to protect Bianca's hard work.

"I won't let that happen. I'll talk to him," said Percy. While he preferred Nina to be by his side, he also did not mind her having her own career.

Nina nodded in agreement.

At that moment, a foreign tourist approached them.

The tourist asked, "Hi, are you two a couple?"

Percy lifted Nina's hand, showing off their wedding rings. "We're married."

"That's amazing! You two are deeply in love, aren't you?"

"Yes, we're deeply in love with each other." Nina smiled sweetly. Then, she glanced at Percy, who was also looking at her. Their eyes met, and their smiles grew even sweeter.

"Oh, that's so cool! Are you on your honeymoon?"

"Yes." Percy nodded.

He was not fond of talking to strangers, but the people they encountered this time seemed friendly, so he felt comfortable chatting a bit.

"Congratulations!" said the tourist. Then, he lifted his camera. "I'm a photographer, and I came to the Maldives to work on my creative project. Here's my business card."

As he handed his card to Percy and Nina, he added, "The theme of my project is love. I think you two have a great vibe, and you two look so in love. Would you let me take a few photos of you?

"We can do it right here on this beach? It won't take up too much of your time, I promise," the photographer reassured them, worried they might decline.

Nina turned to look at Percy. He was looking back at her. "Would you like to?"

"I do," Nina said. They loved each other, so why not let the photographer capture this moment?

Percy replied, "Sure."

"Great! Just be yourselves and do some little things together. I'll just capture the moments as they happen." The photographer emphasized the importance of authenticity, so there would be no complex lighting setups like in a studio.

The natural beauty around them was the most stunning sight.

Percy turned slightly and cradled Nina's face in his hands.

"Hmm?" She suddenly realized what he was about to do and felt her cheeks flush.

Nina wanted to tell him that there was someone taking photos of them. Percy did not wait for her to speak, though. He leaned down and kissed her deeply.

"Wow, that's beautiful!" exclaimed the photographer, snapping shots from various angles.

He had seen many couples, but this newlywed pair was undeniably in love.

The photographer kept clicking the shutter.

Once the kiss ended, Nina breathed heavily, her gaze fixed on Percy. While a flicker of annoyance danced in her eyes, it was overshadowed by a deeper, more profound love.

Twins In Her Womb: Sir President Please Be Gentle Chapter 3327- Several Years "Amazing, this scene is beautiful! Can you do some more intimate poses?" asked the photographer.

"Of course." Percy and Nina struck a few close poses together.

They had been together for several years, which meant they had forged a deep bond that made them perfectly in sync. Whenever Nina struck a pose, Percy instinctively knew how to complement it.

After the shoot, the photographer asked for their email address, promising to send the photos as a thank-you once they were ready.

Once the photographer left, Percy and Nina returned to their hotel. As soon as they stepped in, Nina's phone automatically powered on after plugging it in.

In an instant, several notifications popped up.

"Sue has called me multiple times." Nina glanced at Percy. "Is it something urgent? Did she contact you?"

She had forgotten to charge her phone before going to bed last night, so it remained off while she was out. Percy shook his head. "She didn't call me. You should call her back and see what's up."

"Okay." Nina waited a moment for her phone to charge before dialing the international number.

It took a while before Sue finally answered. "Hello, Nina?"

"It's me, Sue. My phone died today, and I couldn't charge it while I was out. What happened?" asked Nina. "Ugh, I was wondering why I couldn't reach you! I was worried sick." Realizing the difficulties of charging a phone abroad, Sue continued, "Your mother and brother came to the office today. It was a total scene. It was really embarrassing."

Nina's expression darkened. She did not expect them to cause a fuss at Brilliant after failing to locate her. "Sue, if they come again, just call the cops. Once they know we're serious, they won't dare come back to the office." Sue heaved a long sigh. "I wanted to do so, but if the cops get involved, won't it make things more awkward?" If the cops were called, they would definitely take Jean and Anna in for questioning. They would face some serious consequences.

Given Anna's health, if she got a scare again, it would only make things harder for Nina. Could she really stand that?

That was why Sue did not call the police today. She only had the security guards escort them out and put them on a blacklist.

However, even with the blacklist, they could still find ways to sneak in. After all, this building was not like T Corporation. Here, every floor housed a different company, and the security system was what it was.

There were so many people coming and going that the security could not possibly keep track of everyone.

"They just want money. Being too kind will only encourage them to come back for more. Sue, trust me. If they show up again, call the cops! Don't hesitate," Nina said firmly. Some people need to be dealt with firmly or they would not take the situation seriously.

As soon as she finished speaking, Percy wrapped her in his arms.

Sue paused for a moment before saying, "Alright. If they dare come back, I'll call the cops. Nina, I'm sorry for interrupting your honeymoon. I just needed to know your stance on this."

"It's okay, Sue. If they ask who told you to call the cops, just tell them it was me," replied Nina. After all, she had blocked Anna's and Jean's numbers. They were out of money now, so they could not afford to buy more SIM cards just to reach her.

Sue replied, "Okay. I won't interrupt you and Mr. Mallory during your honeymoon any longer. I'll hang up now." "Thanks, Sue. I appreciate you taking care of things at the company while I'm away," said Nina. She would never have imagined that they would cause a scene at the office just to get some money.

"No need to mention it. We're partners. Just enjoy your honeymoon. I won't bother you anymore. Bye!" Sue replied cheerfully before hanging up.

Percy took Nina's phone to charge it and asked, "They went to Brilliant?"

"Yes, I didn't expect that. They must've figured out I'm on my honeymoon. But no matter how much they stir up trouble, they won't be able to find me, right?" replied Nina.

Percy kissed her softly on the lips and said, "That's true, but this problem still needs to be addressed."

If they did not deal with it, neither he nor Nina would have any peace.

Nina wrapped her arms around Percy's waist and murmured, "It's not that easy to resolve. Even if we give them money, it won't be enough. Nothing will work. The only thing that might keep them in line is a prison sentence."

She was speaking the truth.

Even though Anna's health had deteriorated while Jean was in prison, and she had to deal with a lot of back-and- forth, at least she was not constantly bothered by them.

"Don't say that. They're your mother and brother, and they've been behaving themselves lately. There's no need for anyone to go to prison." Percy kissed her cheek. As if he could not get enough, he planted a couple more kisses there.

"Did you really have someone keep an eye on them?" Nina pinched his cheek playfully.

Given how he was talking about it, she suspected Percy had someone watching them.

"Just to avoid any trouble," admitted Percy. After all, if Jean and Anna stirred up any issues, it would ultimately affect Nina. He did all of this simply to protect the woman he loved most.

Percy recalled that he realized he had someone tailing Jean and Anna long before he had even confessed his feelings to Nina. He had already fallen for her then.

"Okay." Nina lowered her gaze. Just then, her phone vibrated. She released Percy's waist and picked up her phone to take a look. It was a message from Luca.

She opened the message and burst into laughter.This content is

"What's so funny?" asked Percy.

"Luca says Gale has hired a planning company and is going to confess to Rain tomorrow." Nina handed him her phone. "I didn't expect them to get together, especially since they've always acted like close friends."

"Rain has always had a thing for Gale. He's just a bit slow on the uptake." Percy glanced at the message before taking the phone back to charge.

"You knew?" Nina was surprised.

"I could tell," said Percy, "Remember those times I disappeared for a few days? I was off doing things with them. I noticed how they acted around each other."

He smiled.

"So, it seems I'm the last to find out." Nina chuckled. "But we still have a few days before we head back. Otherwise, we could've gone to support Rain in person."

"Confessions like theirs are usually recorded. If you want to participate, have Luca ask the staff for a video. We can watch it together when we get back." There was a hint of indulgence in Percy's tone.

"Sounds great!" Nina's eyes lit up. "And what about the video of our wedding and the photos from the ceremony? We haven't seen those yet. Do you have them?"

"Yes." Percy nodded. "Would you like to see them?"

"Yeah, I've been meaning to. Since we have some time, why don't we go through them today?" suggested Nina.

"Sure, just give me a moment," Percy said affectionately as he turned on his laptop, accessed his email, and used the hotel's projector to play the video.

Twins In Her Womb: Sir President Please Be Gentle Chapter 3328-She's Definitely Going To Say Yes

A video of Nina and Percy's wedding was playing.

Leaning against Percy, Nina nibbled on the fruit the hotel had sent up while watching the video and reliving the joy of their wedding day.

"Percy, we'll be happy together forever, muttered Nina just as the video showed Percy reciting his vows.

"Yes, we'll be happy forever, replied Percy as he laced his fingers through hers.

Nina smiled sweetly. As she watched their two figures on screen, she suddenly asked, "Would you prefer a boy or a girl for our first child?"

Without hesitation, Percy replied, "Either one. I'll love them just because they're ours."

"In that case, let's have a boy first, and a girl second. That way, we'll have both a son and a daughter, and the older brother can look out for his little sister."

Nina had it all planned. Even though they knew the gender was not something they could decide, it was a lovely wish they shared.

"Then, my love, shouldn't we start working on our son right now?" Percy's voice took on a sudden, seductive warmth as he leaned in, his striking features just a breath away from her ear.

Nina's face turned slightly red, but she let him guide her as they stood and walked together into the bedroom. The night unfolded in tender intimacy.

After work, Luca returned home and reminded the kids to focus on their studies. She then set off for the location Gale had given her.

The event planning company had chosen a park, which Gale had rented out entirely.

Luca showed the park's security guard the digital invitation from Gale and was allowed to enter.

The park was not large, but it was the perfect spot for a romantic gesture. As she entered, she noticed champagne -colored ribbons draped everywhere.

Luca turned to Luke and asked, "Is champagne her favorite color?"

"Her real favorite should be black," answered Luke, well aware of Gale's and Rain's preferences. "Champagne comes second."

"That's quite a difference in taste, commented Luca. For someone who liked black, it was surprising they also liked champagne.

However, since decorating with black was challenging and would not quite suit the park's vibe, the planners probably opted for champagne instead.

"Rain's different from other women, but she's still a woman, so..." Luke trailed off, unable to fully capture what kind of person she was. All things considered, she was truly one of a kind. She was a unique blend of strength and softness.

However, between the two sides, she seemed to lean more toward the former.

Luke held Luca's hand and followed the directions, leading them to the center of the park.

"It's beautiful." He heard the woman beside him let out a soft sigh of admiration.

"Boss, Ms. Craw, you're here!" Gale, who had been finishing up with the event staff, noticed them. After nodding to the staff, he made his way over.

Luca smiled and asked, "Are you nervous?"

"Yeah! It's my first time confessing, and I just hope Rain will cut me some slack and not turn me down," replied Gale, rubbing his hands nervously. Even though he knew this was something Rain wanted, he was worried she might still be unsatisfied and end up rejecting him.

He even invited their mutual friends and quite a few colleagues to help with the event this time. If she rejected him in front of everyone, Gale thought he would lose his dignity.

Luca reassured him, "Relax. You've put so much thought into this. She's definitely going to say yes."

Gale's eyes lit up. "Ms. Craw, did you ask her about it?"

"No." Luca shook her head with a smile. "Isn't this supposed to be a surprise for her? I haven't said a word."

"Oh, I see. I'm still nervous, though. She has already turned me down once. If she says no again, I don't think I'll have the courage to ask her again." Gale paced anxiously back and forth.

Luke frowned. Was this the same Gale, who was usually decisive and efficient?

When it came to his feelings for Rain, he had completely transformed into a different person.

"Can you stop pacing? Doesn't it make you dizzy?" Luke asked in a cold voice.

Gale paused, letting out a breath. "Boss, I'm just really nervous."

"What's there to be nervous about? Rain likes you, and you like her. So, take it easy." Luke wrapped his arm around Luca.

Gale let out a sigh, thinking to himself, 'Of course, you wouldn't be nervous. You've already found your true love!' However, it was different for him!

He could not shake the feeling that Rain would make things difficult for him.

After all, Rain had never dated before, and winning her over might be a real challenge.

"Mr. Gale, relax. It'll make things more likely to go wrong. If you're still feeling nervous, maybe check in with the event staff on the flow one more time," suggested Luca. She and Luke really could not help him much more than that.

"Good idea. There's a buffet over there. Please help yourselves. I'll go confirm everything with the team." Gale nodded, then walked over to the coordinator to double-check the event details.

Luca took Luke's hand and led him to the buffet table.

Since they had hurried here, they had not had a proper dinner.

"Want some fish?" asked Luca.

"Sure," Luke agreed.

"Go take a seat, and I'll grab us some." Luca let go of his hand and walked to the buffet. She picked out some of Luke's favorite foods and a few other dishes they both enjoyed. Then, she joined him at the table.

By then, several colleagues had gathered around Luke.

Luca waited off to the side when she saw them discussing work. She approached with a smile after it ended. Even at an event like this, you're discussing work?"

Luke rose to his feet, pulled out a chair for her, and glanced toward the center of the park, where Gale was still deep in discussion with the event team. "Gale's the most nervous person here, so his people won't disturb him. They came to me instead."

Luca handed him the plate, which was filled with their favorite foods. "Have some. It's everything you like."

"Let's eat together," said Luke, picking up a piece of fish with his spoon and bringing it to her lips.

She opened her mouth, but since it was too big, she could only take a bite.

Without hesitation, he popped the other half into his mouth.

"Oh, you..." Luca's face turned red and glanced around.

Some of Luke's subordinates were watching them.

Luca said in a soft voice, "They're all looking!"

"They wouldn't dare say anything," replied Luke. Most of the people invited were colleagues, many of whom were also his subordinates.

Luca's cheeks reddened. "It isn't about us today, so we shouldn't be showing off too much," murmured Luca, not wanting to overshadow Gale and Rain. She picked up her own cutlery and joined him in eating.

As they were finishing up, Gordan approached. "You guys got here early!"

"It's not that early," replied Luke, glancing up. "What's with the expression?"

"What else? We were supposed to be two single guys growing old together. And now, he's about to fall into someone else's arms, leaving me all alone." Gordon curled his lips in disdain as he glanced at Gale, his expression full of contempt.

Twins In Her Womb: Sir President Please Be Gentle Chapter 3329-Who Says Women Are The Only Ones Who Are Fickle

A couple of days ago, Gale told him that they were brothers who would stick together through thick and thin. Whoever started dating first would be a dog.

Now, Gale was willing to be that dog!

Luke took a sip of the lemon water Luca had been drinking. "Feeling a bit jealous?"

"He didn't stick to the promise of being single together," Gordan vented to them both.

"He dragged me out for drinks a few days ago, talking about how we were in this together, and now, he's getting ready to confess his feelings? Who says women are the only ones who are fickle? Men can be just as unpredictable!" added Gordan, still grumbling.

Luke shot him a cold glance. "If I didn't know any better, I'd think you had a crush on Gale."

"Ugh, come on!" exclaimed Gordan, spitting out in disgust. "I'm not into guys."

"Mr. Norton, if you don't feel that way about Mr. Gale, then why the long face? Could it be..." Even though Luca thought it was unlikely, she decided to tease him and deliberately changed her expression. "Do you like Miss Rain?"

"Come on, Dr. Craw, don't set me up like that!" Gordan quickly denied it. "If Gale misunderstands, he'll definitely beat me up. You were the one who said I couldn't engage in any intense activities. If I get beaten up and have to fight back, I'll get hurt, and then I'll have to trouble you again!"

Luca looked helplessly at Luke.

She wanted to tease him, but his logic left her speechless, and she suddenly did not know how to respond. Luke said, "You should be wishing Gale the best."

"Are you sure about that? Once they confess and get together, I'll be working with them and getting hit with their PDA every day. I don't think I can handle that!"

"I'm planning to set up a new subsidiary overseas. Why don't you come help out? That way, you won't have to deal with their romance," suggested Luke.

"No way! I still prefer A City," Gordan replied without hesitation. "Honestly, I can deal with the couple stuff, and most of the time, they're not even working together."

Luke squeezed Luca's hand, clearly unimpressed by Gordan's behavior.

Luca smiled back at him.

Gordan looked devastated. "Come on, can you guys not show off your relationship like that?"

"Is this really showing off?" Luca asked as she held Luke's hand tighter.

He gently squeezed it, sending a little shiver down her spine.

Gordan looked defeated. "If this isn't showing off, then what is?"

Just as he finished speaking, a slideshow of photos began playing on the projector in the center of the garden.

Luca could not help but frown. "Why did they choose these photos?"

While others used sweet photos for confessions, Gale's planning company had opted for images of Rain in action. They were either of her fighting or with someone else.

In those photos, there was no sign of affection between Gale and Rain.

Moreover, Rain looked pretty fierce and cool, showing no hint of feminine softness.