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Twins in Her Womb: Sir President Please be Gentle Chapter 391-The Incident That Shattered Bianca's Peaceful Life!
Sue had been in the workplace for many years and was used to all the fighting and scheming. It was rare to see a colleague like Bianca who distanced herself from politics. That was why Sue had a good impression of her.
While they were talking, the design department lead walked over.
At that moment, Bella looked cheerfully into Bianca's eyes. Bianca could not tell what she was thinking.
"Sue, since you’re not in good shape, it's better if you stayed in the office in the future. Bianca, I'll be replacing Sue’s position in the project. I hope that we'll work well together," Bella said triumphantly.
After Sue volunteered to leave the collaboration project with Vivi Group, Bella was selected as her replacement.
Bianca forced a smile at Bella. "It’s an honor to work with the design department lead in this project."
The truth was that she did not want to work with Bella, who was always acting against her.
However, there were many things not under her control.
Bella grunted and said, ’How’s the proposal and estimated budget report coming along? Be sure to send it to my work mailbox before I get off work today.”
Bianca frowned and said, 'Madam, The proposal and budget report cover a lot of areas, including the executive summary, preliminary design plans, required equipment, estimated capital budget, material estimates, and even the construction schedules. It’s not something that can be done in a short period.
"With all the sensitive data, I’ll need a few days to get everything correct.
"Also, if the report is rushed, what should we do if an accident happens during the middle of the construction? Are you going to bear the consequences, Madam?"
Bella was left speechless. She stared at Bianca fiercely. "Just make sure you get the proposal done as soon as possible. Otherwise, everyone will think that you're just a useless decoration!”
After Bella left, Sue rolled the office chair over to Bianca. She whispered," Bianca, this is your chance to shine. If this project is successful, the best performer will have an opportunity for promotion. Don’t miss out on it. That Bella is crazy. She’s just a department lead. You must take her down a notch! I heard that the total bonus for this project alone is around a million! The best performer will get five hundred thousand dollars, the second place gets three hundred thousand dollars, and the third place gets two hundred thousand dollars…" "One million dollars? The best performer gets five hundred thousand dollars?" Bianca almost yelled.
"Shhh, don’t tell anyone. I’m close to the people in the finance department. At the karaoke party, that guy drank too much and accidentally said it. The company has not made it public yet. You must keep it as a secret." "Got it, Sue." Bianca was shocked.
It would be great if she could get the bonus.
Although Luke was rich, she rarely spent his money.
As a modern age woman, her thinking had always been very independent and forward-looking. She did not want to be a morning glory that could only leech to and climb up Luke's high branches.
She wanted to be a cotton tree, standing side by side with him with the roots and stems intertwining with each other, their branches and leaves touching, living interdependently with him for the rest of her life.
When Bianca thought of that, she suddenly felt a surge of fighting spirit and strength in her entire body.
After speaking to Bianca, Sue got up and went to the washroom.
When she got out of the toilet and passed by the men's washroom, Sue accidentally bumped into someone.
The man's chest was very wide and hard, making Sue stagger backward.
When she was about to fall, she subconsciously protected her stomach.
Unexpectedly, she found herself being held steadily by a powerful arm.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to…" Sue said awkwardly and looked up. "Mr. Doyle?"
Jason smiled superficially behind his gold-framed glasses. "What’s the rush, Ms. Carter? Is a monster chasing you?”
For some reason, when Jason saw Sue again, he felt that she somehow looked familiar.
Even so, he could not tell where that feeling came from… 1 'Right. I drank a little too much that night, and I made out with a woman in bed. I didn't even see her face clearly.'
He was still asleep the next morning when the woman left.
He thought that the woman was an escort or someone who was looking for a one-night stand, but before he left, he unexpectedly saw a red stain on the sheets.
Jason did not expect that the woman was actually a virgin.
Later, he tried to find out who she was but could not find anything.
The woman seemed to have disappeared without a trace, and he was unable to find the slightest clue…
When he saw Sue that day, the smell of her body was so similar to the woman from that night. When he realized how similar they were, Jason was lost in thought for a while.
"Can you let go of me, Mr. Doyle?" Sue said candidly.
She hated the touch of any man.
"…" Her hostility caused Jason's eyes to widen slightly and he had no choice but to let go of her. novelbin
Sue walked toward her office, knocking into his shoulder along the way.
The man was left speechless.
‘Sue is very feminine, but she likes to pretend that she's an aloof and independent strong woman. That makes her really unlikeable.'
After getting off work, Bianca went to the kindergarten to pick up Lanie and Rainie.
As soon as she arrived at the front gate of the kindergarten, a little girl in a white dress threw herself into her arms happily.
The girl’s clear and melodious voice was very pleasing to the ear. ’ Mommy, I have good news for you today. Do you want to hear it?"
Bianca crouched down and pinched her daughter's tender little face. 'Of course I want to hear it. What good news do you bring? Tell me and make my day."
Rainie smiled sweetly. "Mommy, I got into the finals for the city's children's drawing competition today!"
Bianca kissed Rainie on the forehead. ’Is that so? I have such an amazing daughter! But remember to be humble, you mustn't be too proud." "Got it, Mommy! But Lanie is even better. He joined the drawing, public speaking, and piano competitions… He gets first place in every competition, and our teacher is
asking him to represent our kindergarten in the city finals. That nasty Simon is in the finals too. Hmph! He's such a meanie!"
What Rainie did not mention was that Simon and her brother had tied for first place in all the preliminary events.
In the eyes of the little girl, Simon, who always liked to pull her braids, was a wicked naughty boy, and her brother Lanie was still the best.
"Why are you so angry about that? Rainie, Simon is very sensible and smart. The two of you are competing fairly. You can’t call him a meanie, OK?” Bianca stroked Rainie's little head full of fluffy hair and patiently educated her.
The little girl reluctantly stretched her words. "I knooooow, Mommy…"
Bianca turned to look at her son proudly.
Lanie was wearing a backpack. He stood straight, and he was tall and strong like a thriving poplar tree.
The little boy’s handsome face and posture looked dazzling in the sunset, which attracted the attention of the parents who came to pick up their children from school…
At that moment, the little guy pressed his lips together smugly. However, Bianca saw the look in his eyes that longed for the praise of his mother.
She kissed Lanie’s fair and tender face and heaped on her praises. "Lanie, you're also great. You and your sister are my pride and joy. I'm very proud of the two of you!” "Thank you, Mommy. The first prize is a huge cash reward. When I win it, I want to give you and Daddy a present. I’ll give you the rest of the money so that you don't have to work so hard.”
Bianca felt sorry for Lanie when he said that.
She knew that her son had always been sensible. At such a young age, he wanted to make money for his parents so that they would not have to be so busy.
Even so, Lanie and Rainie were still young. They should not have to worry about such things in their childhood.
"It doesn't matter if you get first place or not, Lanie, as long as you tried your best. I'll also work hard and earn a fat bonus. Let's try our best together." "Okay. I’ll do my best to draw well and beat meanie Simon! Even if I don't win, Lanie will definitely beat him…" Rainie muttered quietly and her small fist clenched tightly.
After that, Bianca devoted herself to the project. Her days were very fulfilling.
Nina was discharged from the hospital and returned to work again, but she lost a lot of weight. Her round and cute face had turned oval-shaped.
Sue started to get pregnancy symptoms like food aversion and morning sickness.
The colleagues in the design department regarded her curiously, and they guessed among themselves who the father of the child in her womb might be. Sue ignored them all and went about her day.
Lanie and Rainie worked hard to prepare for their competitions.
The days went by, and her relationship with Luke improved.
One day, something happened in T Corporation that shocked the entire A City, which completely shattered Bianca’s peaceful life…
Twins in Her Womb: Sir President Please be Gentle Chapter 392-Something Happened To The Company!
The story went like this.
Two years ago, a subsidiary of T Corporation developed a high-end residential complex called Greenview Regalia. A fire happened in the high- end apartment complex unit owned by a business owner named Mr. Sonny, and his wife and their six-year-old son perished.
The arsonist was quickly arrested and turned out to be a nanny working at the owner's house.
The nanny became greedy and was tempted whenever she saw valuables. At first, she stole Mrs. Sonny's belongings again and again without being noticed. Later, when she stole again, she was caught red-handed.
Mrs. Sonny was hot-tempered and threatened to send her to the police station.
The nanny was afraid that she would be sent to prison, so she set a fire to the place and tried to burn down all the evidence to cover up her crime…
The terrible incident quickly garnered a lot of attention from the media.
Almost all major news networks and mainstream media outlets condemned the nanny's actions and called for her punishment, while public opinion severely criticized the T Corporation subsidiary.
According to unverified reports, the fire trucks had been hindered in the process of putting out the fire. The path was restricted by illegal green belts, and the building was too high. Moreover, there were serious problems in the building's fire prevention facilities and property management which resulted in the firefighters not being able to reach the mother and child in time, which directly led to their deaths.
If the incident was dealt with promptly at the beginning, it could be suppressed without much fuss with T Corporation's influence and network of connections.
Little did they know, the manager of the subsidiary company was afraid of being implicated. They thought that they could handle the matter by themselves, so they made their own press release and postponed the report to the head office. However, it was a futile effort to stop the scandal, and every broadcasting media ended up reporting the incident.
The matter was in the public interest, and so the news spread very quickly. It became trending online, and in the end, the situation spread beyond their control.
After the incident happened, countless self-righteous netizens on Mr. Sonny's side ganged up against T Corporation.
The other house owners of Greenview Regalia began to panic. Everyone was worried about the safety measures in the apartment. In the news, requests for refunds and owners' rights rallies could be seen from time to time.
T Corporation's stock prices had been severely affected and fell sharply…
At midnight, Bianca came out of the bathroom after a shower and found that the light in the study was still on.
Luke was still busy with work.
She sighed and felt very sorry for him.
Her design work was enough to give her a headache. Luke, on the other hand, ran a multinational company, which was already exhausting by itself, but now had the added stress of the arson incident.
Bianca understood his current mood.
That man did not get an easy start in his life. As the child born out of wedlock in the Crawford family, his life had been unfortunate.
Even though his parents were alive, they sent him to an orphanage, and he suffered from depression.
When he grew up and was taken back to Crawford Manor, he had to deal with the multiple scandals in the family. Through his own strength, he transformed a company on the verge of bankruptcy to its current state in just a few years. Nobody knew what hardships he had to endure to achieve it.
Before Bianca knew him, she remembered reading a report about him in a financial magazine that introduced some of the country's most impressive revivals. T Corporation was ranked first.
At that time, Luke was not even thirty years old yet, but he had become one of the richest people on the continent.
Bianca looked at Luke's back broken-heartedly and walked to the living room. She poured a glass of milk for Luke and planned to bring it to him in the study.
Ring ring…
Suddenly, the landline telephone in the living room rang.
When she saw that it was an unfamiliar number, Bianca hesitated but answered it anyway.
"Luke?" Allison's voice sounded over the phone.
"Aunt…" Bianca went against her will and greeted her.
When Allison heard Bianca's voice, she suppressed her anger and said," Get Luke to answer the phone!"
Bianca did not think that Allison would call at that time because she was concerned about her son.
Moreover, Bianca did not want Luke to be distracted from work because of his mother.
"He's taking a shower now. Something serious happened in his company, so he's been very tired recently. Can you call again tomorrow?" "Who do you think you are? Why won’t you let me talk to my son? Bianca, don't think that you can be so rude to your elder because you have Luke protecting you! Let me talk to my son!" Allison shouted angrily.
"If it's nothing important, I'll hang up now. You can call him again tomorrow." Bianca completely ignored Allison's insults and hung up because she did not want to think about it anymore.
She knew that Allison did not like her, nor did the older woman's impression of her change after so long. Bianca never harbored any hope for Allison's opinion to change.
She forced herself not to think about the upsetting things and went to the study with the glass of milk.
The door of the study was slightly ajar.
Bianca saw that Luke was working seriously. His phone screen was lit; Leia was calling him.
Bianca pressed the answer button but did not say anything.
Leia's sweet but anxious voice came from the other end of the phone, "Mr. Crawford, are you busy now?"
After waiting for a while, Leia heard no response except for gentle breathing. She thought it was Luke and said softly, 'I went through all the reports of the incident in detail. The nanny is at fault. The public should not point their fingers at T Corporation. Do you need… any help over there? If you need help, I can speak to my dad. With my dad's help, things should be much easier…" novelbin
Bianca listened to Leia's caring voice for Luke and her fingers that held the phone trembled slightly.
Leia was the daughter of the Provincial Committee Secretary. Her family was very powerful, and it would not be too difficult for them to help Luke settle an incident like that.
However, Bianca, in her selfishness, did not want the two to have any contact.
With a woman from such a powerful family thinking about her beloved man, any woman would feel flustered.
Moreover, once Jack Norman intervened in the incident, the matter would become more complicated.
When the time came, Luke would owe Jack a great favor. He would have no problem repaying debts of money, but debts of gratitude were much more difficult to repay.
Bianca was surprisingly calm.
She got Luke’s attention, handed him his phone, and told him that it was a call from Leia.
Luke took the phone and said coldly, "What is it, Ms. Norman? I'm very tired and if it's nothing, I'll be heading to bed with my wife."
On the other end of the phone, when Leia heard Luke's words, she was instantly disappointed…
Twins in Her Womb: Sir President Please be Gentle Chapter 393-Kiss me!
Leia was so angry that she hung up the phone.
On the other end, after Leia just hung up, Allison called again, that time directly to Luke's phone.
Luke answered the call and said tiredly, "What is it, Mom? Why are you calling so late?’
Allison said, "Did Leia call you just now? Listen to me, with Leia's help, it’ll be much easier to deal with the arson incident. Be nicer to Leia. She's a good girl. Not only does she have a good family background, but she's also beautiful, but the point is that she likes you. She's more suitable for you than that Bianca. Son, you have to cherish her…"
Luke frowned. "Mother, I thought I made it clear! I don't like Leia, and I'll never be with her! I don't need Leia’s family's help on the Greenview Regalia incident. I'll be able to handle it myself. If that's all you want to tell me, I'm going to hang up now. I need some rest. Next time, don't talk to me about how other women are more suitable for me. My wife will be upset."
After that, Luke hung up the phone.
On the other end, Allison felt awkward because of Luke.
She said all those things to Luke precisely because she knew that he was with Bianca, but she did not expect him to embarrass her like that.
On the other end of the phone, Bianca also did not expect Luke to speak that way to Allison.
Even so, Bianca was comforted by the thought that Allison was helpless against Luke.
Bianca handed the glass of milk to Luke. "You've worked long enough. Have some milk. No matter how busy you are, you have to take care of your health. About Leia, I think that you should find the Greenview Regalia incident much easier to handle if you have her help…"
Luke was about to take the glass of milk when he heard what Bianca said. Instantly, his expression became unpleasant.
His dark expression was as gloomy as the weather before a storm.
The man's eyes narrowed slightly and he leaned toward her. "Really?!"
Bianca's heart beat faster when she sensed his dangerous aura. She looked into the man's eyes, dark and profound like a lake, as if they could draw her soul right in.
She cringed and put the glass on the desk.
Luke continued to stare at her and wrapped his arms around her waist. He pressed her against the wall. "Don’t you believe in your man? Hmm?"
The man's hot breath intertwined with her helpless breathing and for a while, the air in the room was hot and heavy.
"Of… of course I believe in you." Bianca looked at him earnestly. Her eyes bore the weight of her belief in him.
Luke nodded with satisfaction. "Mmhmm. That's more like it. Don't say such silly things to make me angry again next time." "Okay." "Since you're repentant, you should apologize sincerely too." "Sincerely? How?’ Bianca looked up, puzzled.
"Kiss me!"
Bianca blinked. She was too short that even if she tried her best to stand on her toes, she could barely reach his thin lips.
She tried her best to reach his lips and gave him a hard kiss.
Luke frowned with dissatisfaction. "That won't do. Haven’t you learned anything from what I taught you?"
Bianca could only put her arms around his neck and close in again with her lips. Recalling what he taught her, she gently opened his jaw and slipped her tongue inside. novelbin
In an instant, Luke turned from passive to active.
In the heat of the moment, the loving couple temporarily forgot their worries.
The next day, Luke went to the office before sunrise.
Bianca's biological clock had always been on time, and she woke up right before the alarm clock rang at eight o'clock. When she woke up, she found that the man beside her was already gone.
After washing up, she went downstairs and found an uninvited guest sitting in the living room.
Allison was very upset when she saw Bianca come downstairs. After all, she never had a kind word for the young woman. "Did you just wake up? Don't you know what time it is? I can’t believe you can sleep so soundly when something so serious happened to Luke's company! You don't care about my son at all! Thank goodness you don't live in Crawford Manor. If I had a daughter-in-law like you, Susan would mock me to death. My son doesn't deserve a conceited woman like you!"
The unreasonable reprimand placed Bianca in a bad mood.
She forced a smile and responded, "I'm going to work. Goodbye."
Allison glanced at Bianca contemptuously. "Look how hard-working my son is. He went to his office early in the morning. If I knew he had gone to his office, I wouldn't have to come here to look for him. When you meet Luke at the company, tell Luke to go back to the manor after work. Old Master Crawford wants to meet him."
Allison never knew what to do about her extremely stubborn son.
She was proud that her son was so talented and capable, but on the other hand, she was annoyed that she could not control him.
She knew that her son had never obeyed her. All she could do was use Old Master Crawford's name to make him do her bidding.
"Got it. I'll let him know,” Bianca said.
"Oh, I almost forgot. You're an employee of my son's company. Did Luke sneak you in through the back door?"
Allison looked at Bianca mockingly and started dressing her down. "You'll be a lowly employee for the rest of your life. Look at Leia. Not only is she a big celebrity, but she also learned how to invest and manage money at a young age. She even said that she would help her mother run her business after she retires from the entertainment industry. My boy Luke is usually busy with business and is always exhausted. What he needs is someone like Leia who can help him, not a good-for-nothing person like you.’
Bianca was sad when Allison compared her to Leia once again.
Allison had never liked her.
Bianca endured those harsh words and hit back harder. "Even if I’m just a good-for-nothing person, Luke is willing to provide for me. We plan to have another child next year, so don’t worry about me being good-for-nothing…"
When Allison heard Bianca's words, she gritted her teeth, unable to mask her anger. "You shameless wench! Luke never said that he wanted to marry you, yet you still want to have kids with him? Oh my god, you really are shameless!"
Bianca replied, "I’m nothing compared to you. I heard that Luke's father only took you in after you gave birth to him last time, so you’re just a pot calling the kettle black. Also, Luke loves me. There's no point bringing up Leia."
Allison was extremely annoyed. She grabbed her bag and was about to hit Bianca.
"I'll have to go to work now. You can choose to stay or leave."
Bianca picked up her handbag, stepped on her high heels gracefully, and walked out the door.
Allison was left sitting on the couch. Her expression on her was hideously dark.
Twins in Her Womb: Sir President Please be Gentle Chapter 394-He Had Always Hated Being Threatened!
As soon as Bianca arrived at T Corporation, she heard someone shouting anxiously in the lobby on the first floor. "Oh no! Someone is going to jump off the rooftop of Building C! It's Giovan Sonny, that business owner! Someone, help!”
Bianca's face turned pale in an instant. She wanted to follow the person out, but she noticed Luke.
"Mr. Sonny, that business owner, he's trying to kill himself at the rooftop of Building C now…" Bianca blurted. Her mind was blank.
Luke grabbed Bianca's wrist and said resolutely. "I know the whole story, don't worry. I'll deal with it. Don't go there."
He was afraid that Giovan, in his panic, would hurt innocent people, including Bianca.
"I promise I won't be in the way. Let's go over there now. It'll be bad if the situation worsens," Bianca said.
Luke saw that time was running out. He had no choice but to take Bianca with him.
T Corporation had four buildings, A, B, C, and D.
Luke's office was in Building A, and Giovan was going to jump off Building C. Fortunately, the two buildings were not too far apart.
Under Building C, countless reporters were taking pictures with their long lenses and DSLRs, police officers were maintaining order, and there was a huge crowd of onlookers.
The firefighters had deployed an airbag.
Luke took Bianca into the CEO's personal elevator, went all the way to the top floor, and stepped out of the rooftop terrace.
Giovan was a middle-aged man with an elegant face. He had lost his beloved wife and child in the fire.
At that moment, he looked very sad. His unshaved beard made him look haggard.
He dangled both of his legs beyond the ledge. One wrong move, and he would be a pancake on the ground.
Giovan yelled out loud, "Get Luke Crawford here! Where is Luke? Get him out right now!"
When Bianca saw Giovan might topple over anytime, she got anxious and wanted to go forward to persuade him. However, Luke held her back. "Did you forget what you promised me? Leave this to me. Don’t go there!"
Bianca was so anxious that she was beading cold sweat. "We don’t have time to reason with him! He's very emotional right now, and if he accidentally falls, another life will be lost in this tragedy. Let me go over to persuade him and get him to come down from the terrace before we continue talking…"
Til go!' Luke said imperiously.
Bianca could only take a step back and give some space for Luke.
Luke walked onto the terrace. The T Corporation employees around him were relieved to see him.
They shouted at Giovan, "Mr. Sonny, Mr. Crawford is here! If you have anything to say, you can tell him! Mr. Crawford will help you!” "Yes, Mr. Sonny, come down quickly! It’s too dangerous there!"
When Giovan saw Luke coming, he became even more agitated and his legs moved a little closer to the edge. Everyone there was scared.
Giovan cried in abject despair as if he was abandoned by the whole world.
While crying, he cursed Luke, "Luke Crawford! You heartless developer! I’ve spent tens of millions to buy the high-end residence, Greenview Regalia, developed by your company, T Corporation! Who knew that the fire protection facilities and the property management were so bad. My wife and children were killed in the fire… Now they're all gone! Since you ruined my family, I also want to ruin your reputation!" "Mr. Sonny, all the media and reporters are under the office building right now. If you want to be tomorrow’s news headline and jump down, I won't stop you! Do you think that if you threaten me with death now, you’ll be able to get what you want?" Luke said cold.
"If you jump down, you will definitely die, and you'll be so disfigured beyond recognition. That indeed will be troublesome and enough to keep me busy for a while, but then what? I just need to pull some strings and this whole issue will blow over. This incident will barely leave a dent in the reputation of T Corporation. And you? Not only your wife and children will not be avenged, but you'll also even lose your life! If you want to jump, then jump!"
Bianca could not believe what she just heard.
Luke did not show any sympathy to that person. Instead, he provoked him with such cruel words! Bianca had enough!
'Giovan is on the brink of a breakdown. Does Luke really want to provoke him to jump?*
Bianca cautiously and softly persuaded, "Don't listen to him, Mr. Sonny. If you jump from here, you'll die. Your body won’t even be intact. Just come down from the ledge first, okay? You have hope as long as you live. Don't you want to avenge your wife and child? Don't you want to see the murderer who killed them brought to justice? Let Mr. Crawford know if you have any conditions. Please come off the ledge, alright?"
Giovan glanced at Bianca. Before he could speak, he heard Luke speak indifferently, "Who do you think you are, Ms. Rayne? Do you think that you can make decisions for T Corporation's top management?"
Gentle persuasion might have worked better than direct provocation on a man who was about to kill himself.
Luke had never allowed anyone to threaten him through words. He wanted to start a negotiation with Giovan so that both parties would be satisfied.
However, that did not mean that Giovan could take the opportunity to threaten him. novelbin
He had always hated being threatened!
Bianca was exasperated, but she persisted, "Mr. Crawford, are you really going to let Mr. Sonny die? Hasn't he suffered enough?" "He’s not the only person in the world deserving of pity!” "But you've gone overboard! Don't you have any mercy in you, Luke?"
The employees of T Corporation were taken aback.
Bianca was the only one who dared to speak like that.
They were there to help Giovan, but why were the president and Bianca arguing between themselves instead?
The other people noticed that Giovan was distracted. They wanted to take the opportunity to pull him off the ledge. Giovan noticed what they were trying to do, and he suddenly lost his balance!
"Ah!" He let out a horrific yelp and fell off the building!
Bianca was standing the closest to him. She ignored everything and stretched out her hand at the most crucial moment! She managed to latch onto Giovan's falling body, but his weight pulled her over the ledge!
Twins in Her Womb: Sir President Please be Gentle Chapter 395-How It Feels When His Heart Stops Beating!
"Bianca!" Luke yelled hoarsely with all his might.
The man's pupils shrunk from fear.
At the most critical moment, in a wild stroke of luck, Luke reached out and grabbed Bianca's ankle!
Bianca's entire body was hanging upside down in the air. Her long hair was flowing with the wind.
Her black hair covered her petite face, visibly pale due to the fright.
She glanced downward and saw the ground almost a thousand feet below her. She had a fear of heights, and she almost passed out.
Although she was trembling with fright, Bianca's hand still grabbed onto Giovan's arm firmly!
"Hold on, Bianca, I'll rescue you right away!" Luke's hands were shaking as well.
The moment he saw Bianca being dragged down, his heart almost stopped beating, and he almost choked on his breath.
Fortunately, he grabbed her ankle at the most crucial moment.
The other employees of T Corporation hurried forward. Jason and Tom grabbed Bianca's other foot, and several other male colleagues grabbed Bianca's coat together in an attempt to drag her back!
"Luke, you profiteer! You killed my family! Since I'm going to die today, I don't mind dragging someone down with me as well! Hahaha…" Giovan spoke in utter desperation.
He stared at Luke viciously and his eyes burst with sparks of hatred.
Luke had always maintained a calm composure. This time, Giovan's stupid behavior was driving him mad.
He yelled at Giovan angrily, "How dare you, Giovan! I wanted to do my absolute best to satisfy whatever compensation that you request because you lost your wife and child. Of all the things that you could've done, how could you be so stupid?”
Giovan's emotions became even more unstable when he heard what Luke said. He was on the verge of an emotional breakdown.
He had never planned to bring an innocent person to die with him.
However, things were out of his control. Although he was a wealthy businessman, his connections were not as powerful as Luke. Fighting against that man was undoubtedly futile. In despair, he could only choose to die.
Thinking of his wife and children who had left this world, Giovan's emotions became even more charged. He cursed, "If karma is real, a profiteer like you will receive your due punishment sooner or later! I would rather die today and ruin you, Luke Crawford!”
After that, Giovan started to peel off Bianca's fingers that were gripping his wrist one by one. Bianca could not stop him. She could only watch as Giovan's arm slid away from her grip.
When Bianca realized Giovan's intentions, her horrified face turned paler.
Bianca anxiously persuaded, ’Mr. Sonny, you must hold onto me tightly and don't let go! Life is full of ups and downs, and everyone has their fair share of bad days! Choosing death is one of the most cowardly ways! Your wife and children died unjustly and the murderer hasn't gone to trial. Don't you want to see her being punished?
"Do you think that once you die, all your problems will be solved? Think about your elderly parents and your in-laws. They are sad enough to lose your wife and child. Do you want to let the two poor old people go through the cruelty of arranging another funeral? Mr. Sonny, only by staying alive will there be hope for everything, and you'll finally avenge the dead. Don't do anything stupid, okay?"
Luke saw that Giovan, who wanted to die, seemed to be moved by Bianca’s persuasion…
His face was cold and he spoke a little louder. "Mr. Sonny, although I don't like your way of threatening me with death, since all your suffering now is caused by T Corporation, I won't shirk any responsibilities, and I assure you that you can put forward any conditions within a reasonable range!"
Giovan seemed to be thinking about the feasibility of Luke's words. He was moved, but his emotions were still unstable. He stopped peeling away Bianca's fingers.
For a moment, he looked up suspiciously at Luke. "Is this true, Luke Crawford? What if I want that nanny sentenced to death?" "Okay, I promise you! As long as you're alive, I can assure you that you'll be able to see that arsonist sentenced to death!" Luke said with certainty.
With his assurance, Giovan gradually calmed down from his mania and no longer wanted to die.
Luke and other employees took advantage of that opportunity and pulled Bianca and Giovan from that perilous position!
As soon as Bianca was safe on solid ground, Luke dragged her away in front of everyone.
Bianca was afraid when she saw how gloomy Luke was. She looked at Jason and Sue for help, but the two of them looked at Bianca with a helpless and pitiful expression.
In desperation, Bianca could only let Luke pull herself to the nearest room on the top floor.
He slammed the door shut with a bang!
Bianca knew that Luke was angry and scared over the fact that she had a brush with death. She walked over and wanted to hug him.
Instead, Luke shoved her away!
Luke's expression was sullen. He raised his arm high, intending to bring his palm down on her cheek.
Bianca closed her eyes in fear.
Would the man hit her because she put herself in danger?
However, the pain she expected did not come. Instead, Bianca heard a heavy punch on the wall.
Bianca opened her eyes. She saw Luke punched a spot on the wall next to her head.
At that moment, Luke's eyes were bloodshot, and his tall and well-built body was trembling slightly.
His unsmiling, handsome face was fraught with fear and anger…
His gloom made people want to step away from him. His fist was bruised and bleeding from the punch. Bianca was feeling guilty.
Luke should have been overjoyed because Bianca survived that brush with death.
However, he could not control his emotions.
His woman almost died just now!
If he had not caught her in time, she would have become a broken mass of flesh and blood under the building. At that moment, he finally knew how it felt to be helpless!
Bianca forcibly hugged Luke's strong waist, trying to defuse his anger.
Twins in Her Womb: Sir President Please be Gentle Chapter 396-The Kiss Was More Like A Punishment
Bianca spoke softly, pressed her cheek against his solid body, and kept apologizing to him, "Luke, I'm sorry, I'm sorry… I just wanted to save Mr. Sonny. I didn't expect such a dangerous thing to happen. I'll never be so reckless again, please don't be angry." "Who do you think you are? Do you think that you're a superhero? You can't even protect yourself, and you tried to play the hero without considering the consequences. Are you a fool? Do you know how dangerous the situation was? Did you know how scared I was when you fell?" Luke turned around, his eyes bloodshot.
Only heaven knew the horror and agony he felt the moment she fell.
At that moment, he would only be able to calm down by killing Giovan!
"I didn't expect to be in danger. It was a matter of life and death. In a manner of a few seconds, an innocent life could have been lost. I didn't do it on purpose…’ Bianca felt wronged and tried to explain while still in his arms. "I'll never do such silly things again. My arms hurt…"
Sure enough, Luke was distracted by that.
The man’s hand was still slightly trembling. He held Bianca's arm gently, and his voice was very hoarse and stiff. "Where does it hurt? Is your arm injured? Let me see."
He rolled up Bianca's sleeve and saw that her fair wrist was red and swollen. Luke looked heartbroken when she saw it. It was most likely strained when she was grabbing onto Giovan, which made Luke's eyes full of distress.
If she could not even take care of herself, why did she try to be a hero?
Luke's expression was unpleasant. He carried Bianca in his arms and walked to the CEO's office in Building C.
Bianca secretly glanced at Luke's face and knew that her behavior had angered him. She curled up in his arms. She did not dare to speak more or refuse anything.
As soon as she arrived at the CEO's office, the female secretary hurried over and reported to Luke, "Mr. Crawford, Mr. Sonny has just been rescued. His body is fine, but his emotions remain unstable. He is clamoring to see you… ’ "Get him out of here!" Luke's face was pale with anger, and he yelled at the secretary.
It was the first time that the female secretary saw the president being hot- tempered. She ran out of the office in fright.
Luke put Bianca on the sofa.
He went to take the first-aid kit in the lounge, took out a band-aid, and carefully applied it to Bianca's wrist.
Bianca secretly stared at Luke's expression and saw that he seemed calmer. That was when she coughed lightly and whispered, "Luke, can you say something? You're scaring me a little.."
Luke did not say a word but forced a fierce kiss on Bianca's lips!
The kiss seemed like a punishment, and he started to bite on her lips. It was so painful that Bianca's eyes filled with tears.
After the kiss, Bianca's lips had traces of blood on them.
His punishments were always so sexual and violent!
Bianca's bloodshot eyes were filled with dissatisfaction.
Luke was disgusted with Bianca's innocent expression. It was clearly her fault. All he wanted to do was punish her, she had made him look like the culprit.
He wanted to tell Bianca off when he heard Jason hurriedly knocking on the door outside, "Mr. Crawford, the media reporters, the police officers, and some of Giovan's relations are all waiting downstairs…"
Luke knew that now was not the right time to make out with Bianca.
He did not want to make the current situation an even bigger mess.
He glanced at Bianca, who was still as pale as a sheet of paper, and felt worried. He said to Jason, "Mr. Doyle, please contact Johann and ask him to come to check if Bianca is injured anywhere else."
Bianca had an inexplicable repulse toward hospitals, so Luke decided to get Johann to come over to examine her.
She must have been traumatized by the earlier incident. Johann was not only an outstanding doctor, but he also had a Ph.D. in psychology. Getting him to come over would be the best.
"Okay, I’ll contact Dr. Johann right away," said Jason.
Luke kissed Bianca's forehead. "Be obedient and don't wander around.
Wait for me to come back, and I’ll accompany you after I'm done with everything."
Bianca nodded obediently and watched Luke's tall figure leave. Even so, she was still extremely worried.
She drew the curtains of the floor-to-ceiling windows and saw the commotion downstairs. She trusted in Luke's outstanding ability but felt worried.
In front of T Corporation.
Luke was surrounded by countless reporters, emergency response officers, and a crowd of onlookers watching and taking pictures.
Giovan's brother and sister-in-law, wiping away their tears, cried and spoke to the reporters. "My sister- in-law and nephew were burned alive because of the bad fire protection facilities and property management of T Corporation. Now, they forced my brother to jump off the building. Luke's profiteering crime is unforgivable! Everyone, please help! We must spread this horrible incident to the fullest extent and avenge my brother's family!"
As soon as their words fell, the hawk-eyed reporters saw Luke walk out surrounded by several bodyguards clad in black.
All the reporters' microphones were aimed at Luke.
"Mr. Crawford, it’s been a little more than a week since the Greenview Regalia arson case happened. When are you going to give an explanation to the family of the deceased? May I ask if Mr. Sonny attempted to commit suicide today because of your company's secret persecution?" "Mr. Crawford, it is said that Greenview Regaliahas certain shortcomings, whether in its green belt design or the model and layout of the units. Even the smoke alarms and automatic sprinklers in the homes of the owners are only provided for decoration. These are the main reasons why the firefighters failed to put out the fire in time. How do you explain this?" "Mr. Crawford, about T Corporation's newly developed high-end properties, Grace Bay and Maison One, do they have the same problem? If there's another fire in the development, will we see a repeat of this tragedy?"
Luke stood straight, emanating a chilling gaze from his eyes. Even in the face of aggressive reporters, he remained calm.
The man picked up the microphone. With a gentle and elegant face that radiated a certain intimidating aura, he said, "It's a pity that such a tragedy happened in Greenview Regalia. As the head of T Corporation, I am indeed negligent in managing my people. I can assure everyone here today that I will give a satisfactory explanation to the family of the deceased!"
Luke continued, "As for Mr. Sonny jumping off the building…"
Twins in Her Womb: Sir President Please be Gentle Chapter 397-If Jack And His Wife Knew The Truth…
At the same time, at the Norman family house.
Leia had nothing to do that day, so she just stayed at home.
Jack and Queenie had something to do elsewhere, and the caretaker went back to her hometown for the New Year. She was the only one at home.
She was too lazy to cook for herself. When she got hungry, Leia took out a pack of instant mac and cheese, tossed it into the microwave, and ate it.
While eating the mac and cheese, Leia turned on the TV, browsed through a few gossip entertainment programs, and switched to a particular channel.
That was because she starred in a period drama television series that was premiering on television that day.
The show had not started yet. Leia waited while watching the commercials.
Suddenly, the television presented a news flash of the arson case.
A female reporter held a microphone and reported to the camera, "We are now located at the headquarters of T Corporation in A City. Hundreds of reporters are gathered here right now. Everyone is very dissatisfied with T Corporation's official explanation, and they want to get to the bottom of the Greenview Regalia arson case. Earlier this morning, Mr. Giovan Sonny, the victim, attempted to commit suicide by jumping off the building. From our sources, we were told that it was related to the secret persecution by T Corporation. I hope Mr. Crawford can give us a clear explanation…"
Leia's eyes were glued to the screen. She forgot to eat her mac and cheese.
There were too many people on screen, and it was almost impossible to see who was who, but Leia could instantly see at a glance the man that was in the center of attention.
He was too dazzling.
The sun was bright outside, but he even outshone the sun.
The man's healthy skin was pearlescent in the light. His high nose bridge was glowing like a gemstone.
He stood quietly among the noise, noble and indifferent, as if he was detached from the mortal world.
Leia looked at him obsessively.
She was looking forward to how the man would answer those incisive questions.
Leia wanted to see T Corporation get in trouble, trapped in the quagmire of scandal, unable to extricate themself. That way, she would be able to get close to Luke. 1
Everyone held their breath for Luke's answer.
The reporters kept filming and taking pictures, lest they missed any of Luke's words.
Luke stood in front of everyone, handsome and tall. His indifferent temperament kept him apart, and he carried himself with a mature elegance.
He looked at the camera and said calmly, "Mr. Giovan's incident today is purely an accident. I can empathize with Mr. Sonny's grief of losing his wife and child. I am very sorry that he was disturbed by the incident and chose to end his life. On behalf of T Corporation, let me apologize profusely to his family!"
He had placed the blame on himself. The people at the scene were silent for a moment.
Only Giovan's brother and sister-in-law continued to make a scene. "That's nonsense! My brother was obviously threatened byT Corporation, and that was why he wanted to commit suicide! Luke, you bastard! You should take full responsibility for what happened to him! After the tragedy, you and the developers disappeared collectively. Instead of apologizing to my brother and his family immediately, they tampered with the fire and rescue department records afterward in an attempt to destroy the evidence. What's your explanation for such underhanded behavior?
"I pity my brother who lost his wife and child as well as his home that he had toiled for more than ten years to earn…
"We thought of seeking compensation through legal means, but we are nobody and our words don’t carry much weight. Even our posts on the Internet get deleted in a manner of seconds. Any sane man would be driven mad by such oppression. That's why my brother chose to die!' "Mr. Crawford, is that true? Has the fire records ever been tampered with?" "Mr. Crawford, have you manipulated public opinion to completely block information negative to T Corporation, thus depriving the victims a voice?" "Mr. Crawford, are you really…"
Countless reporters rushed forward, raising their microphones high and pointing all of them to Luke. All of them tried to get the juiciest information out of him first so that they could also help the victims to build up public opinion.
After all, T Corporation had always been cautious for all those years, and its corporate image had always been good with almost no negative news. In addition to that, their company had always been trusted by the public.
With this negative news, their competitors would not let go of the opportunity to kick them while they were down.
Among them, many reporters were bought over by their competitors.
Luke glanced at the reporters tightly surrounding him. The man's dark gaze was calm.
He said solemnly, "When T Corporation received the news of the arson incident, it was immediately prioritized. We went to Greenview Regalia right away to verify the actual situation and actively cooperated with the fire department in their work. Since the establishment of T Corporation, its subsidiaries have always placed the utmost importance on the people's safety. The accident was indeed caused by unfavorable supervision. I once again apologize to everyone!"
The noble and elegant man bowed deeply to everyone.
He continued, "As for the tampering of fire records you mentioned, I will set up a special task force to investigate the matter thoroughly. If we found that T Corporation's subsidiaries indeed, against their conscience, have committed such actions, I will most definitely strictly punish all parties involved and resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the owners.
"In addition, T Corporation has always acted openly and honestly. There is no secret operation that deprives owners of their rights, and we do not curtail public opinion!
"Every company has its own set of standard operating procedures. If something goes wrong, we always follow legal procedures. Whether how much responsibility each party, which are the Greenview Regalia, the nanny, the property management, the fire protection contractor, or the developer, should take on for the arson case, all of it shall be up to the discretion of the court. Other than that, T Corporation will also give the victim 25% more compensation according to the compensation result determined by the court. Everything will be done in an open and transparent manner! If the media continues to take matters out of context and influence public opinion, T Corporation vows to take legal measures to enforce accountability to the end!"
The reporters were in a collective uproar.
The man's answer was flawless. No one would be able to nitpick any flaws.
The media still had all kinds of questions to ask him, but Luke waved his hand before his special assistant, Jason, and the public relations manager came on stage.
They were in charge of dealing with everything that followed.
At that point, Leia was no longer in the mood to eat.
She had to agree that the man's public relations skills were top-notch. She admired the man's courageous vigor and sharp methods, and how he remained calm in the face of such a crisis. Other people might waver and fail, but he was able to handle it with ease…
If he did not waver in the face of that crisis, how was she going to approach him in the future?
Moreover, she found out that Bianca was the birth daughter of her adoptive parents…
If Jack and his wife knew the truth, she would never have a chance to win Luke's heart…
Twins in Her Womb: Sir President Please be Gentle Chapter 398-Luke Fed Her Medicine By Pinning Her Against the Wall!
Leia's eyes were suffused with an intense feeling of hatred.
She got up from the couch and decided to go to Crawford Manor to look for Allison.
That woman was shallow and materialistic. If Leia could appease her and impress Old Master Crawford through her, in addition to the help from her parents, Leia was sure that Luke would have no choice but to accede to their wishes.
T Corporation.
After Johann performed an examination on Leia, he found that aside from the sprain on her wrist, there were no other injuries. 7
On the other hand, her mental condition was not in a good state.
After all, anyone would have been traumatized if they almost fell down from the 88th floor. 1
Next, Johann did a psychological counseling session with Bianca and gave her some herbal remedies.
After Luke confirmed that Bianca was calm, he allowed Johann to leave.
Bianca had suffered from a shock. Luke did not allow her to go back to work but instead made her rest in the lounge of the CEO's office.
A while later, Luke got someone to make some tea for Bianca from the herbal remedy Johann provided.
Bianca took a sip and instantly scrunched up her face.
She stole a glance at Luke, pressed her lips, and furrowed her brows.
"Don't mind me. The tea is too hot. I'll drink it when it's cooler," Bianca said softly as she held the bowl.
Luke narrowed his eyes and observed her unnatural reaction. He did not say anything but instead turned around and returned to his office.
Bianca breathed a sigh of relief.
After he left, Bianca brought the bowl to the hand basin in the lounge and was about to pour away its contents.
"What are you doing?" Suddenly, she heard an eerie voice behind her.
Bianca nearly jumped when she heard that. She almost let go of the bowl.
When she turned around, she saw Luke leaning on the doorway.
She bit her lip awkwardly. "It's… it's nothing."
An ambiguous smile appeared on Luke's face as he listened to Bianca explain her way out of her situation.
Bianca blushed when Luke exposed her lie. "This tea is too bitter, and I don't like it. I only suffered a shock, and I don't think it’s so serious that I have to take medicine. Moreover, there will be side effects if I take the medicine. I'll be fine in a few days."
Luke stared at her unblinkingly.
He could not bear to see Bianca not taking the medicine. Instantly, he grabbed the bowl in her hand, took a big gulp, pinned her on the wall, grabbed her lower jaw with his other hand, and fed her the medicine mouth- to-mouth.
Bianca's eyes widened. The herbal remedy that was forced into her mouth was especially bitter.
The man would pamper Bianca, but he would not let her trivialize her health.
Bianca's face scrunched up, but she was helpless.
'This is too bitter!' Bianca cursed Johann in her heart.
Luke made sure that Bianca drank every last drop.
She leaned against the bed, and her animated gaze was wavering. Luke's heart softened when he saw Bianca's adorable face.
"Johann's medicine is very effective," Luke said gently, "If you don’t take the medicine, you'll have a splitting headache tomorrow.”
Bianca knew that Luke cared for her, though she was nonetheless aggrieved. "It's really bitter."
Luke took out a piece of candy from somewhere.
He peeled the wrapper off the candy. Bianca thought that he would give it to her, but she did not expect that he put it in his mouth.
Before Bianca could figure out what was going on, the man pressed the back of her head and brought her lips to his.
He pried open Bianca's lips as he had done so many times, then transferred the candy into her mouth.
The bitter taste of the remedy lingered in her oral cavity, mixing with her unique scent and the sweetness of the candy. Luke thought that it was quite addictive.
Color returned to Bianca's pale complexion after the kiss. Her face was as red as an apple. Luke was relieved when he saw that.
"Rest here for a while. Don't do any more work today. After you're done resting, you can continue your work tomorrow. It's almost Thanksgiving anyway. How about I'll put you on paid leave until after Thanksgiving?"
Bianca frowned. "It's fine. I'm feeling alright. I'll just rest for today, and I'll return to my post tomorrow. There's a lot of work at the end of the year, so I should do as much as possible." "Suit yourself. I respect your decision. I'll be going back to work. Take a nap, and let me know when you wake up." Luke tucked her into the blanket and went back to his office.
Bianca felt dizzy after taking the medicine. Soon, she fell asleep.
She woke up around six o'clock in the evening.
The notification light on her phone was blinking, telling her that she had new messages. She placed a pillow behind her and leaned against the headboard, then opened the messenger app.
The messages were from several friendly colleagues. After witnessing the perilous situation, they were concerned about her health.
Bianca was moved. She replied to those messages with expressions of gratitude.
Sue and Nina were the ones who sent her the most messages, and the messages were full of worry and anxiety. She created a group chat with the two other women.
Then, she sent a message: [I'm fine. I just need some rest. Thank you for your concern.] Then, she appended a smiling emoji.
The chat group instantly became alive after Bianca's message.
Sue: [You're alive, Bianca! I was nearly scared to death by that scene earlier. The baby in my stomach nearly ran away. Thank goodness you're fine. Boo hoo, you have to be responsible for my baby. It suffered a bigger shock than I did.]
Bianca: [I can be your baby’s godmother when it's born. How about that? Your baby can ask for anything!]
Nina: [You only think about Sue, you heartless woman. How about me? My soul nearly fled when I saw the scene. How are you going to comfort me? Where are you now?"
Bianca: (It's all my fault, my dear Nina. How about I treat you to lunch someday? I'm in the lounge. See you tomorrow.]
Sue: [Wow, the lounge! Is it Mr. Crawford's private lounge in his office? I saw that Mr. Crawford was furious. Tell me, did he force himself on you and do some unmentionable things?
Nina: [Naughty Sue! Our Bianca is pure. Is that what you think of her? Ahem. Bianca probably just got out from the throes of passion. We're probably disturbing her!]
Bianca: […]
They chatted for a while more when Bianca suddenly remembered Allison's message to Luke.
Old Master Crawford wanted to meet Luke. Her good mood was instantly gone…
Twins in Her Womb: Sir President Please be Gentle Chapter 399-Why Did He Bring Bianca Into His Room?
Leia, immaculately dressed, was playing bridge with Allison and two of her other friends.
The caretaker brought Old Master Crawford and the twins to the nearby park, and Susan was back at her parents' house.
That was why Allison could gather her friends for a bridge session at Crawford Manor.
"I win again!' Allison seemed to be lucky that day. She won the last few rounds in a row.
She was the one who was laughing the loudest in the living room.
"You're so lucky, Aunt Allison. You've won several rounds in a row. That's amazing," Leia said.
"I'm done for the day. I haven't won a single round today." Mrs. Willow seemed unhappy.
Allison grinned even wider when she heard Mrs. Willow's complaints. "Leia is my lucky charm. I used to lose more than I win whenever I play, but when Leia is here, I have a winning streak!” "I say, Allison, Leia is always here to keep you company whenever she's free. I think she's as close to you as a birth daughter. When is Luke going to propose to her?" Mrs. King asked as she shuffled the cards.
Everyone in Allison's social circle knew who Leia was.
After all, Allison had boasted to her friends that the daughter of the Provincial Committee Secretary was in love with her son. She was very happy to see Leia becoming her daughter-in-law.
Moreover, Leia was a true socialite. Not only she came from an illustrious family, but her demeanor was also noble and elegant. In the eyes of those noblewomen, she was sure to become Allison's daughter- in-law.
Of course, with the proliferation of information, those noblewomen knew about Luke's scandals from newspapers, magazines, and the Internet.
According to rumors, he had admitted that Bianca Rayne was the birth mother of his twins.
However, those noblewomen did not agree that a peasant woman could marry into a wealthy family.
Women like Bianca were more suited for one-night stands, or they could even be sugar babies. Only a socialite could become Mrs. Crawford.
Leia held her breath when she heard Mrs. King's question.
She had spent a lot of money and time on Luke's mother. She was not going to see it all go to waste.
"It'll be soon. My boy Luke is focusing on his career for now, and he doesn't have the time to worry about relationships. He's not young anymore, and he’ll have to marry soon! I'll talk to him after Thanksgiving, and the latest will probably be the end of next year…’ Allison said without hesitating.
Leia was slightly disappointed she heard that she had to wait until the end of next year, but she soon managed to comfort herself.
She was still young. Waiting for another year was nothing.
The man would not insist on marrying Bianca if the Crawford and Norman families pressured him.
She felt a lot more relieved when she thought of that.
Perking herself up, she continued the next game of bridge with the ladies. She was smiling on the surface, but deep down inside, she was extremely irritated. She would not have played that boring game with those old ladies if not that she had to appease Allison!
Halfway through a game, Luke and Bianca returned home.novelbin
Bianca felt uneasy when she saw Leia in the living room.
Luke furrowed his handsome brows when he saw his mother playing bridge with her friends.
"Mother," he greeted Allison impassively. He did not greet the other ladies, nor did he cast a glance on Leia. Hugging Bianca's waist, he brought her to his bedroom.
Allison's expression was horrid. Her gaze flashed with disgust when she saw Bianca.
Compared to the graceful Leia, Bianca was like an ugly duckling.
The disdain in Allison's eyes was evident while her friends prepared to watch the ensuing scene with glee.
Allison’s son had ignored the daughter-in-law prospect of her choice while pampering the woman she hated.
Even though Bianca was dressed plainly, her appearance was quite remarkable. The lines of her face were gentle, and she looked demure and elegant. Her skin was fine, like quality porcelain. Her eyes were animated, and they sparkled whenever she smiled.
She could be said to be even prettier than Leia.
Leia was fraught with jealousy when she saw how Luke cared for Bianca, though she had to keep a magnanimous appearance.
After Luke and Bianca went upstairs, Mrs. Willow said shrilly, 'Sigh! Young women nowadays can be indecent. How could she go into the man's room when they aren't married yet? I say, Allison, can't you disciple your Luke a little? Men can do whatever they want outside, but when they're at home… Tsk tsk, if my son were to do that, I'd break his legs!"
Allison was already unhappy. Her face flushed with dissatisfaction and embarrassment when she heard Mrs. Willow's words.
"Sigh, I can't control my adult son! Nevertheless, his grandfather will have the last say in his marriage. In my eyes, the only candidate for his wife is Leia and no other!’
Allison wanted Leia to be Luke's wife, but his son did not share the same sentiment.
She was angry that Luke had a mind of his own and that she could not control him. On the other hand, she was frustrated that Leia did not manage to charm his son, as well as hated Bianca for seducing Luke to the point that he would not hesitate to go against his family's wishes.
The other ladies smiled when they heard Allison's answer but said nothing.
Every family had its problems. They were at Crawford Manor to find entertainment and not to meddle in their family business.
The game continued, but Leia's heart was not in it.
She might have a sweet smile on her face, but she was perplexed by the fact that Luke had brought Bianca into his bedroom.
'Are they making love?'
Leia was about to go mad with jealousy when she imagined droplets of sweat Luke's strong and well- built body falling on Bianca!
Bianca noticed an easel in Luke’s room. On it was a half-complete oil painting titled "Diana and Cupid."
Diana, the Roman goddess, was extremely beautiful, and her bright red dress was eye-catching. She was playing with Cupid, who slung a golden bow on his back. It was a serene and exceptional scene
that would cause people to gasp in awe…
Bianca was curious when she saw the dried paints next to the easel. "Did you draw this, Luke? Did you draw all the paintings in your room?’ "Those are mere doodles when I'm idle. They're nothing remarkable," Luke answered nonchalantly.
Bianca was in disbelief!
'This man knows oil painting too, and he's so good at it! Oh my god, is there anything in this world that he doesn't know?'
Twins in Her Womb: Sir President Please be Gentle Chapter 400-The Seductress Was Pranked By the Twins…
Bianca had thought that the oil paintings in the living room of Crawford Manor and Luke's bedroom were antiques. She never thought that Luke was the one who drew everything.
Bianca loved to paint too.
She possessed talents in painting. She had studied oil painting when she was abroad, and her teacher had always praised her.
However, painting was an expensive pursuit. Moreover, she was working while she studied, and she did not have the time and effort to paint. She gave up after a while.
Whenever she walked past the art room and saw other boys and girls focusing on filling their canvases with colorful paints, she would nonetheless feel envious.
Luke's imposing demeanor translated into unrestrained brush strokes in his vibrant and moving paintings. Just like him, the paintings were noble, elegant, and carried a hint of mystery…
"If you like to paint, I can teach you when we're free."
Luke opened a box of paints, mixed several colors, and placed a brush in Bianca's hand.
Then, he enveloped her tiny hand with his calloused palm, and they continued drawing the half-finished "Diana and Cupid." "No, I'm very clumsy. I'm afraid that I'll mess up your painting…" Bianca's hand was trembling even though Luke was gripping it.
She felt that her painting skills were not worth mentioning in front of Luke. What if she accidentally ruined his masterpiece?
"It's OK. Oil paintings are different from watercolor paintings. You might ruin a watercolor painting with one misplaced stroke, and you'll have to start again, but you can correct oil paintings even if you made a mistake." The man's voice that was as clear as a clarinet soothed Bianca's heart.
Bianca knew that one could fix a mistake on an oil painting, but she could not stop feeling nervous.
After alleviating Bianca's nervousness, Luke started teaching Bianca how to paint, like an experienced mentor.
Holding her hand, the man added color, stroke by stroke, onto the canvas.
After some time, Diana's red dress began to take shape, and the bow and arrows on Cupid's back were complete.
The couple worked together seamlessly.
It was their first collaboration, but they had perfectly completed "Diana and Cupid." The colors on the painting were vibrant and fused elements of classicism and impressionism. One could say that it was flawless.
Luke had done most of the work, but Bianca also felt proud that she had a hand in it.
Bianca's performance had surprised Luke.
Oil paintings by novices would usually look stiff and unrealistic. Bianca's movements might be awkward, but she managed to convey her feelings in the drawing.
He could not help but kiss the woman who had never stopped surprising him.
Just when the two were getting intimate, they heard a knock on the door.
Leia's voice was heard. ‘Luke, Grandpa Crawford is asking you to go downstairs for dinner. Are you busy? May I come in?"
Bianca glanced at Luke suspiciously when she heard Leia's voice. She was not happy about what Leia did.
Luke held his index finger in front of his lips.
The man spoke coldly, "Ms. Norman, my woman and I are currently indulging in an activity that we both love. It's not very appropriate for you to come in now. We'll go downstairs soon."
Leia's hand froze in mid-air.
She blushed intensely when Luke told her about what he was doing with Bianca in the room.
The next moment, hatred seized her limbs like sprouting vines, causing her to gasp for air!
Her pure face contorted as she bit her lip to force herself to be calm.
She had been an obstinate person since young. If she wanted something, she would have to get it. Otherwise, she would rather see it destroyed.
She had to get the man she wanted, no matter the cost!
Even if Luke married Bianca, she would make sure that they divorced. Luke and Bianca were only boyfriend and girlfriend now. With some simple schemes, she could make sure that they break up.
Leia felt a lot calmer after thinking of that. Then, she stepped down the staircase in her high heels, 1
In the Crawford Manor dining room.
Leia was chatting with Old Master Crawford and Allison. She told them a joke and caused them to laugh uproariously.
Meanwhile, Lanie and Rainie seemed to have been ignored.
They sat huddled on their chair at the dining table, looking innocently and pouting unhappily at that "seductress” who seemed to have gained their great-grandfather and grandmother's favor.
Rainie whispered into her brother's ear. "Look at her, Big Bro. She’s not as pretty as Mommy, and her jokes aren't funny. I wonder why Great-Grandpa and Grandma are laughing? I don't like that auntie, Big Bro…"
Lanie's animated eyes turned around. He whispered something back to his sister, which caused her to nod in glee.
While the adults were chatting happily, the two children sneaked away from the dining room and went into the kitchen.
The chef was busy cooking and did not realize that the children were there.
Lanie stepped on a stool and ladled a bowl of soup, after which Rainie added all types of seasonings inside. Lanie also added a heap of mustard into the bowl. Then, they stirred it with a spoon and brought the bowl back to the dining hall.
"Auntie Norman, you should be thirsty after telling so many jokes. We brought some soup for you from the kitchen…"
Rainie blinked her starry eyes and brought the bowl above her head.
Leia was surprised.
Luke's two children had always been hostile to her. It was the first time that they showed her a kind gesture.
"Thank you, Rainie. I will enjoy it." Leia took the bowl.
She patted Rainie's head, then shoved a spoonful of soup into her mouth. When the sour and spicy soup entered her mouth, tears nearly fell from her eyes… 1