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Twins in Her Womb: Sir President Please be Gentle Chapter 671-Bring Our Daughter Back From the Crawford Family

T Corporation.

Bianca named the development project Longing Greens. She was longing for a man, waiting for a man.

The man was the indelible mark in her heart.

Her heart was like a barren field, and he was like the rain.

When Longing Greens would be completed in the future, she hoped that her rain would come back to her too.

Construction work on Longing Greens started, but T Corporation faced another problem.

They had temporarily removed themselves from the collaboration project with Vivi Group because of certain problems. Now that news about Luke's death had spread, Vivi Group took the opportunity to seek compensation from T Corporation for breaching the contract.

Bianca was not going to let Vivi Group get what they wanted.

She immediately called an emergency meeting and decided that they would pursue all legal avenues.

While legal proceedings were ongoing, T Corporation ran into problems with its funding chain. Without funding, construction work on Longing Greens could not continue.

T Corporation under Bianca's leadership was stuck in a tough spot.

In the CEO's office.

For the past two days, Bianca had been overworking herself to solve the funding problems. The most uncanny thing was that no bank was willing to lend money to T Corporation. Bianca suspected that someone must be pulling the strings.

However, she could not find out who it was.

Jason entered the CEO's office and saw Bianca’s frustrated expression." Are you still thinking about the funding problem, Ms. Rayne?" novelbin

Bianca put her pen down and stared at Jason. "Any good news from the investors, Mr. Doyle?'

Jason shook his head defeatedly. "It's strange. No bank is willing to loan money to T Corporation, and our major clients have been keeping silent. They either say that they're facing financial problems themselves or give some other lame excuse. Ingrates, all of them!"

He clenched his fist and punched the desk. His aggrieved expression made Bianca dejected.

However, that was all within expectation.

She poured a glass of water for Jason and asked him, "Mr. Doyle, how about if we look for partners or investors and get a loan from the capital market through financing?"

Jason did not agree. "That's possible, but anyone intending to finance T Corporation would also want to manage the company too. When that happens, you'll have to reduce your shares and profits in the company.

You've only bought the shares not long ago, and now you're selling them again. I can't say that I agree with that idea."

Bianca lowered her gaze and continued thinking. She was faced with difficulties because she did not want to let go of the shares of the company.

She also thought of looking for financing solutions from Percy and Jim, Luke's good friends. In fact, the two of them had offered to help.

However, she did not want to owe them a debt of gratitude.

The two men might be Luke's good friends, but they were shrewd businessmen and would not enter a loss-making deal. They might not scam Bianca because she was Luke's wife, but they would want a big share of the profits too.

Longing Greens was a major project, and the projected profits would diminish greatly.

After careful consideration, Bianca rejected their offers.

"Mr. Doyle, what do you think of private financing?" After considering the options, that seemed to be the only viable one.

"The private financing market is heavily scrutinized now, and it'll take three to five years before the government legalizes it, not to mention the general public has been wary of such schemes after a series of legal disputes that stemmed from private financing. It's not that easy to get money from the general public, and it's very prone to financial mismanagement, not to mention increased scrutiny from the Securities Commission," Jason made a thorough analysis.

"We won't succeed if we don't take certain risks. Illegal funding schemes might pose a systemic financial risk to the economy, but there are certain gaps in the current regulations regarding private financing. A fund is considered illegal if it promises returns of twenty percent or more, so we'll have to limit our returns to about fifteen percent. That should still be attractive enough for the general public to invest, and we can continue with the project as long as we receive enough funding. The early stages will be tough, but I can guarantee that the project will make a profit," Bianca said confidently.

She had read many books about economics and management lately, trying to find an exploit to finance the company.

Seeing that Bianca had already made up her mind, Jason did not continue persuading her.

He knew that Mrs. Crawford was not as weak and frail as she seemed. He was eager to see her bring T Corporation to new heights.

When Jack returned home, he saw Leia in the kitchen, wearing an apron and learning how to make soup from Ms. Lang.

Leia had not been making any public appearances lately because of all the negative press. Whenever she appeared, she would be instantly bombarded by swarms of netizens.

She decided to be a good girl and wait at home for the right opportunity to make a comeback.

Leia's career was in peril, and her parents were not happy about her recent behavior, especially her father, who seemed to be more distant toward her. Leia did not want the situation to deteriorate.

That was why she behaved herself.

She had never done any housework before, but she had started to learn cooking from her mother and Ms. Lang. Indeed, her father seemed to be appeased by the change in her behavior.

Jack glanced inside the kitchen and saw Leia working busily, then went to the studio.

Queenie had sent him a message earlier, telling him to look for her in the studio immediately after he got home.

Jack pushed open the door.

Queenie, as gentle and elegant as ever, was painting a portrait.

Jack could not help but be impressed by his wife's artistic skills. Standing at the door, he could tell that the portrait was vivid and lifelike. When he went closer, he was surprised that the person in the painting was their daughter...

Bianca Rayne.

"Queenie..." Jack called out his wife's name and gazed at her gently. "Do you have something you want to discuss? What is it?"

Queenie put her paintbrush away and wiped her hands with a rag.

She seemed to be mesmerized by the figure in the painting. "Jack, I was thinking that we should bring our daughter back from the Crawford family!"

Twins in Her Womb: Sir President Please be Gentle Chapter 672-Daddy...

Jack was not surprised by Queenie's decision.

Even if she did not mention it, he would discuss it with her some time soon anyway. They needed to be reunited with their birth daughter.

Jack sighed and said, "I'd love to be reunited with our daughter too. A few days ago, I met Bianca at Bay Town. It hurts to see her right in front of me, but I can't get any closer to her, and it... breaks my heart to see her so thin and haggard."

Queenie washed her hands with the tap next to the easel, then returned to her rattan chair and massaged her neck. "I don't think I can wait any longer, Jack. We should go to visit the Crawfords this weekend, tell them the truth, and reunite with our birth daughter!"

She had chronic cervical spondylosis. If she lowered her head for extended periods, she would suffer from intense sharp pain in her neck.

Seeing what his wife was doing, Jack took off his coat, placed it on the rack, and began to massage Queenie's neck and shoulders.

To alleviate his wife's pain, Jack had learned physiotherapy techniques during his free time from a renowned physiotherapist. No one had expected the exalted Mr. Norman to do that for his wife.

Queenie knew that her husband loved her. Over the years, she had returned his love.

That was why their marriage lasted.

While Jack massaged Queenie, he said, "You should paint less so you wouldn't be bothered by neck pain so often. Moreover, you have sensitive skin, and there are many chemicals in oil paints that can

cause allergies. Have you forgotten about that time when you had to be rushed to the hospital because you stayed up all night painting?"

He reprimanded Queenie.

Queenie smiled nonchalantly when she was reminded of that embarrassing episode. "That's already so long ago. Why are you mentioning it? Oil paints nowadays have far less harmful chemicals than before, and the risk is negligible. Painting is my favorite hobby and quitting it is impossible. I'd give up my business before I give up painting."

Queenie majored in oil painting in college, and Jack knew how much she loved painting. The first time he met her, she was sitting among the bushes painting flowers. Her elegant demeanor and the lifelike painting made him fall in love with her at first sight.

After she graduated, Queenie never stopped painting, even though she became a businesswoman. She had entered her works in various international exhibitions and had gotten gold awards on multiple occasions. Her works were highly sought after by collectors and art institutions both in and out of the country.

Queenie Ziegler was an influential name in the artists' circles of A City.

Her fame also brought her trouble. Many people sought to commission her for huge sums of money, and some people even tried to give her bribes under the pretense of commissioning her. Queenie had declined such offers, and Jack had declared that any illicit deals made under the pretense of art would be severely punished.

True to Jack's word, several bribers had been arrested and punished this way. Eventually, those schemers gave up on the idea after seeing that nothing would sway their principles.

Jack continued to knead Queenie's shoulders. "Our daughter has inherited your artistic talents. I've never seen her paintings, but I've seen her house design for Father. Father is a picky person, and many renowned designers could not satisfy him, except for Bianca. I think that our daughter is a truly talented designer."

Queenie nodded in agreement. "Of course. Even if our daughter might not be the best, she would still be considered one of the best. Do you know why I want to fetch our daughter back from the Crawford family?" "Because she has lost her husband. You're afraid that the people from the Crawford family might bully her, and we can be her support," Jack guessed.

Queenie gently held Jack's hand, turned her head to look at him, and shook her head gently. "That's only one of the reasons. Allison Tanner is an arrogant and materialistic woman. Our daughter might be her daughter-inlaw, but she has always treated Bianca with contempt and hostility because of me. She blames Bianca for Luke's death and says that our daughter has brought bad luck to her son. If not for Old Master Crawford, she would definitely drive Bianca out of the household without hesitating..."

Jack's eyes widened, and his hands paused. "How dare she! Even if my daughter leaves the Crawford family, it's because she wants to, not because she's forced to. She can come and talk to me if she wants to do that!"

Queenie smiled and patted Jack's hand, telling him to calm down.

She got up from her chair, went to the shelf next to her, took out a document, and handed it to her husband.

Jack took the document, not sure what to expect. The more he read it, the more surprised and happy he became.

His hands were trembling uncontrollably. "When... when did you do this?" "When I was taking care of Bea, I picked up two strands of her hair and took it to the hospital for a DNA test. I've confirmed thatnovelbin

Bianca is indeed our birth daughter. Jack, the main reason I want to formalize our relationship with Bianca is that I found out that she's facing financial difficulties, and I hope that we can help her. My poor girl has suffered so much since she was young, and when she finally found happiness, an accident took her husband's life away. It's not easy for her to raise three children on her own. I cant bear to see our daughter in trouble and not help her..."

Even though Jack already knew that Bianca was his birth daughter, looking at the physical report with his own eyes gave him a shock.

Jack nodded. "Alright, Queenie, let's do it your way. We'll get Bianca out of the Crawford household as soon as possible."

Meanwhile, Leia was bringing a plate of cut fruit for her parents.

She stood outside the door and overheard what her parents were talking about. She was mentally prepared for the eventuality that Bianca would return to the Norman household, but she still felt that twinge of jealousy...

What would happen to her when Bianca returned?

The three children were sleeping soundly in the mansion.

The twins were sleeping on the bed while Tommy was sleeping in the cradle. He was smiling as he sucked on the pacifier.

Bianca forgot about her worries as she gazed lovingly at the three children's faces. It was a tranquil moment.

"Daddy..." Suddenly, Rainie mumbled in her dreams.

The voice was soft, but it wrenched Bianca's heart...

Twins in Her Womb: Sir President Please be Gentle Chapter 673-She Is Blessed For Having A Caring Son

When she heard her daughter sleep-talking, Bianca could not help but reach out and gently hold Rainie's hand.

The little girl's hand was slightly cool. Bianca tried to warm it with her hand.

Rainie sensed her mother's grip. She moaned softly and opened her eyes.

"Mommy?" She called out coyly, still half-asleep.

Bianca tucked her daughter into the blanket and said gently, "Are you awake, Rainie? It's still early. You should continue sleeping."

Rainie rubbed her eyes with her other hand and said expectantly, "Mommy, is Daddy home yet? I dreamed of Daddy just now. He bought many toys for Big Bro and me, and he also said that he'd bring us to the theme park...

Mommy, Daddy has been on a business trip for so long. When will he be back? I really, really miss Daddy..."

Bianca tried hard not to cry when she heard her daughter say that.

She patted Rainie's head and said softly, "Daddy will come back. If you finish your food and go to school every day and listen to what Mommy says, Daddy will come back soon."

She would rather not lie to her daughter, but if an adult could not accept the fact that Luke was gone, a young child would not either.

She felt that the lie was necessary, but she did not know if she could maintain it for long.

Bianca did not know when Lanie woke up. The little boy stared at his mother and sister with his beautiful eyes while listening to their conversation.

"Are you awake too, Lanie? I'll get some warm water for you two ..." Bianca's gaze wavered when she noticed that her son was looking at her. She got out of bed and went out of the bedroom.

Lanie's mind was more mature, and he would not be as easily convinced as his sister. Bianca felt guilty every time she saw her son's penetrating gaze.

In the kitchen, Bianca poured some warm water into two cups. While she walked past the living room and was about to go up the stairs, she saw Lanie waiting for her at the staircase in his cartoon print pajamas.

''Why are you up? Quick, go back to bed," Bianca said hurriedly.

"I want to ask you a question, Mommy," Lanie stood there, straight as a tree. His gaze was as sharp as Luke as he stared at Bianca.

Bianca put the cups down and crouched to Lanie's eye level.

She gently hugged her son's tiny body and asked, "What would you like to ask me, Lanie?"

The little boy pressed his lips and hesitated for a while before asking the question, "Mommy, did something happen to Daddy? Is he never coming back?"

Bianca's heart wrenched when she heard her son's question. "Why do you say that, Lanie? Didn't Mommy tell you that Daddy is on an overseas business trip? He's setting up a new branch, and so he's very busy. When..."

Lanie bit his lip and interjected, "Mommy, I overheard your conversation with Uncle Gordan a few days ago. Uncle Gordan said that Daddy got into an accident, and no one has found him yet. You can fool

Rainie that he's on a business trip, but I know that Daddy is gone..."

Bianca's heart wrenched. She did not know that her son had already known the truth and had tried to keep it to himself. He would not ask his mother about it if not that he could not hold it in anymore.

Bianca kissed Lanie's cute little face, tried to compose herself, and told him, "Your Daddy indeed has gotten into an accident, but I believe that he's still alive and well somewhere in the world. Lanie, you have to trust me, and you have to trust your Daddy. He's an amazing man, and nothing can stop him. He won’t go missing just like that, right? Mommy has been busy recently, but soon, I'll bring you kids to look for Daddy. I believe he's waiting for us somewhere..."

Lanie stared at his mother's expectant gaze, nodded resolutely, and hugged his mother's neck. "Mm, I trust you, Mommy, and I trust that Daddy is still alive. He’s not at home now, but I'll take care of you, Rainie, and

Tommy on his behalf. I believe that we'll reunite once more, and... you shouldn't cry alone at night, alright? I'll feel sad too..." "Alright, my beloved son." Bianca hugged her son tightly and smiled with tears in her eyes.

She considered herself blessed for having such a caring young boy in her times of despair.

The next morning, Bianca was woken up by a phone call.

She answered the call. Old Master Crawford asked her to return to Crawford Manor with the children.

He sounded extremely nervous, as though something serious had happened.

Bianca thought that Old Master Crawford was so nervous because he missed the children a lot. She told him that she would bring them over after they woke up from their sleep.

Allison had always thought that Bianca had caused Luke's death. Now that Luke was gone, Allison's attitude toward Bianca became even worse. That was why Bianca rarely returned to Crawford Manor unless it was absolutely necessary.

After the call, Bianca thought hard about why Old Master Crawford insisted that she return as soon as possible. For various reasons, he rarely asked her to return to Crawford Manor.

Soon, the Crawford family driver went to Bianca's mansion and waited for her.

After the twins woke up, Bianca picked up Tommy, who was still sleeping, and the four of them went back to Crawford Manor.

Bianca realized that something was amiss as soon as she stepped into Crawford Manor.

The living room was packed with people. On the couch was Old Master Crawford who was sitting straight, Allison who seemed dismissive, Susan who was impassive, and Louis who was confused.

On the other couch sat Old Mr. Norman, Mr. and Mrs. Norman, Lionel, and Selena.

Bianca was shocked. Why was Crawford Manor so crowded?

Mr. and Mrs. Norman seemed visibly agitated when they saw Bianca coming through the door.

Old Master Crawford beckoned at Bianca lovingly. "You're back, Bianca.

Come over, take a seat, and let me look at my darling great-grandson..." "Why do we have so many guests in the house today, Grandfather?" Bianca sat next to Old Master Crawford, feeling slightly nervous. She did not know what was going on.

Old Master Crawford did not answer her question because his attention was focused on Tommy. He wanted to touch the baby in Bianca's arms, but seeing that the baby was still sleeping soundly, his

hand paused in midair. Then, he looked at Bianca with an inexplicable gaze...

Twins in Her Womb: Sir President Please be Gentle Chapter 674- I Am Your... Mother

"I believe you've met Uncle Jack and Aunt Queenie before, Bea, and I don't think I need to introduce them to you. They’re here at home today because they want to meet you." "They want to meet me?" Bianca looked doubtfully at Jack and Queenie. "Is there something, Uncle Jack and Aunt Queenie?"

Queenie's lips trembled. She stood up from the couch, took out a test report, and nervously handed it to Bianca.

The nanny picked up the baby in Bianca's arms.

Bianca looked at the test report. She could understand what was going on when she saw the words "DNA Test Report" on the cover page.

At the bottom of the last page, when she saw that her DNA shared a 99.9% similarity with Jack and Queenie, all her doubts instantly disappeared.

She looked at Queenie, feeling rather perplexed, and called out, "Aunt Queenie..."

Queenie looked at Bianca with sparkling eyes and held her hand, unable to contain her excitement. "I hope you don't mind that I secretly took a few strands of your hair for a DNA test. I've been suspecting it for a while now, but I've never dared say it. I'm not your Aunt Queenie. I'm your... mother."

Bianca's hands were shaking.

Tears welled up in her eyes as she saw that Queenie's eyes were brimming with tears too.

Bianca turned her head to look at Jack. He was usually a stern man, but now, his eyes were brimming with anticipation.

They were her birth parents.

Bianca had already known that fact. Even so, she could not help but be anxious when it came to formalizing their relationship.

"Do you still remember me, Elder Sister? I'm Selena, whom you've met when you stayed over with the Normans. Aunt Queenie said that she had found her birth daughter. I thought that she was joking, but I didn't expect that you're actually my cousin. This is great news!" Selena spoke excitedly as she held Bianca's hands.

"I..."

Bianca turned to look at Queenie.

Queenie was already sobbing. "Bea, would you... would you call me Mom?''

Bianca's lips trembled as she saw Queenie's expectant gaze. She did not know what to say.

It was hard for her to abruptly call someone her mother, even though she had already accepted the fact.

Her eyes that were as clear as stars seemed pure but helpless.

Queenie was slightly disappointed when she saw Bianca hesitate. She gently hugged Bianca and said, "It's okay. I know that you will need some time to accept the truth. We still have a long way in front of us, and I can afford to wait. I'm content to be able to meet my birth daughter while I'm still alive. Really."

Jack felt comforted as he watched the scene of reunion.

Now that they had reunited with their birth daughter, Queenie did not have to bear that guilt anymore, and their adoptive daughter would not feel lonely.

Leia, who had felt uneasy ever since she stepped into Crawford Manor, was burning with jealousy as she saw Queenie and Bianca hugging. Even so, as an actress, she knew how to hide her true feelings.

She walked in front of the two women, handed a napkin to Queenie, and pretended to be very happy. "Congratulations to you, Mom and Dad. You've finally found Elder Sister. We can be a happy family now. This is good news, and you shouldn't be crying. I believe that Elder Sister wouldn't want to see you cry as well... isn't that so, Elder Sister?"

Leia smiled innocently, as though she was a naive young girl.

Bianca would have been deceived by that pure smile, if not that she had fallen victim to her cruel schemes. The other people might not see it, but

Bianca did not miss the hint of coldness in Leia's gaze.

Leia hugged Queenie's elbow and leaned on her shoulder, as though saying, "So what if Mom recognizes you as her birth daughter? She's been my Mom for almost twenty years, and you're still an outsider!"

Bianca smiled in response to Leia's instigating gaze. She suddenly hugged Queenie's other arm and smiled gently. "Of course, Mom is my mother as well as your mother. You're not the only one who feels sorry for her. As her daughter, I wouldn't want to see her cry either."

Queenie's eyes lit up when she heard what Bianca said.

She grabbed Bianca's hands and looked at her in disbelief. "What... what did you call me just now?"

Bianca winked at Queenie. "I called you Mom." "Good... good girl. Did you hearthat, Jack? Our daughter just called me her Mom...’' The usually elegant and courteous Queenie fell into Jack's embrace like a small child who had received her Christmas present.

Jack ignored the gazes of the people around him and hugged his wife tightly. He was equally excited. "Yes, our daughter is back..." novelbin

Louis had never seen Mr. and Mrs. Norman behave that way. As far as he knew, the couple was calm and authoritative, especially Jack, who was usually stern and unemotional.

Now that they had reunited with their birth daughter, they behaved like any other ordinary couple and parent.

No one knew how much they suffered while looking for their birth daughter.

Susan's face was green with envy and embarrassment.

She thought that she would have finally gotten a leg-up on Allison, now that his son was dating the daughter of the Lieutenant Governor. She did not expect that Bianca's true status was much more elevated than that of Yuri.

Allison was equally discomfited. She was angry but dared not show it on her face.

She, as Bianca's mother-in-law, often bullied and tormented her because she did not have anyone to rely on. Now that Bianca had reunited with Mr. and Mrs. Norman, she could not lay a finger on her anymore. That made her feel incredibly frustrated!

Old Master Crawford was happy that Bianca had finally found her birth parents, but he was even happier that T Corporation's operations would be smooth-sailing with the Provincial Committee Secretary's help.

Bianca beckoned at the twins and whispered something in their ears.

The two children were shocked. They looked at Bianca with their almost- identical faces, then at Mr. and Mrs. Norman. "Mommy, are they really our Grandpa and Grandma?" "Mm, it's just that we've lost

touch far in the past, and I never knew about it. I only found out about it today."

The two children did not understand why they would suddenly have another pair of grandparents, but they did not doubt their mother. In fact, they were happy that they now had a Grandpa and Grandma like other children...

Twins in Her Womb: Sir President Please be Gentle Chapter 675-I Am Grateful

Bianca held the children's hands, walked in front of Mr. and Mrs. Norman, and patted the children's heads. "Lanie, Rainie, greet your grandparents."

The two cute twins stood up straight and called out at the same time. “ Nice to meet you, Grandpa and Grandma. I'm Lanie." "I'm Rainie." "Oh, you're good kids!" Queenie started to tear up again. Not only did she get to reunite with her birth daughter, but she also gained two cute and intelligent grandchildren.

The usually stern Jack could not contain his emotions.

He crouched to the children's eye level, just like any ordinary grandfather.

He patted their heads and asked them, "How old are you two? Which grade are you in?"

He had already known the answers from his wife, but he would like to hear it from the children's mouths. He adored children, especially their crisp voices and pure eyes.

"Grandpa, I'm Rainie Crawford. I'm in the first grade, and I love to sing, dance, and draw, but most of all, I love taking naps..." The extroverted Rainie introduced herself first and curtsied at Jack, which made Jack and Queenie laugh.

Lanie rolled his eyes at his sister, disapproving of her acting cute.

Jack had never been so close to such a cute little girl before. On an impulse, he stretched out his arms, "Come here and give your Grandpa a hug, Rainie."

Rainie fell into Jack's arms.

Grandpa Jack smelled faintly of rosin, just like Daddy. Rainie liked that smell.

Still hugging onto Jack's neck, Rainie sat on his lap, looked at his chin, and reached out to touch his stubble beard. "Your beard is pricklier than Daddy's!"

Jack pinched the little girl's cheek indulgently.

The soft cheek was as delicate as a peeled hard-boiled egg. Jack dared not use too much strength. "As long as you like it, Rainie."

The little girl's tender body smelled faintly of milk. Jack was feeling a little helpless. He did not want to move too abruptly in case he hurt her.

Bianca could not help but laugh at Jack's awkward motions.

Queenie also crouched and looked at the gentlemanly Lanie. "Lanie, can your Grandma hug you?"

The boy was not only handsome but also incredibly intelligent. He was only six years old, but he was already in the third grade. At a young age, he had won countless province-level and even national-level awards. Queenie adored that precocious child.

"Mm," Lanie replied before being hugged by Queenie. He quite liked his grandmother, who looked similar to his mother.

Queenie felt her grandson in her arms and was sure that she was not dreaming.

She had finally found her daughter and grandchildren.

Tears slid down from her eyes and landed on Lanie's forehead.

Lanie felt something warm drip on his forehead. He discreetly wiped it with his hand and turned to look at his crying grandmother.

Instantly, he knew why his mother and sister loved to cry. They must have inherited it from Grandma! 1

Later that night, the Normans hosted a fabulous reunion banquet for Bianca.

It was held at an opulent hotel, and the event was even grander than Julie's banquet. Mr. and Mrs. Norman had reserved the entire hotel for the event, which was proof of their love for their birth daughter.

Everyone influential in A City was invited.

The previous mishap, as well as Leia's blackmail scandal, were still fresh in their minds. It had been sensational news.

Now that the Normans claimed to have found their birth daughter, many people were curious if that was true.

Jack stood on the stage, dressed in a suit. His stern face could not hide his excitement. "Ladies and gentlemen, I am once again honored by your presence at my daughter's reunion banquet, and I am grateful that all of you are willing to take time out from your precious schedules to attend this event. I apologize for the previous mess-up, but today, we have really found our birth daughter. My wife and I have performed a DNA test with her, and she is truly our daughter whom we have lost for more than twenty years. This is Bianca Rayne, our daughter."

Jack waved to someone behind the curtains, and Bianca walked to the stage.

Her hair was tied up in a bun, while several strands of her hair adorned her delicate and petite face. She wore pearl earrings, a silken sleeveless top, and a light green embroidered dress. She seemed elegant and magnanimous.

Her appearance on stage took everyone's breath away.

No one doubted that Bianca was an impostor. They could see that she looked similar to Queenie.

The mother and daughter stood together. Queenie's face was slightly plump with age, but other than that, their appearance and mannerisms were almost the same.

"Nice to meet you, I am Bianca. I'm happy that I'm finally reunited with my birth parents. I have to thank them for never giving up over the past twentyodd years. Without their determination, we would have never reunited.

They had given me life more than twenty years ago. We might have been separated because of certain circumstances, but I believe that we are truly blessed to find each other after so long. I am grateful for my birth parents, as well as my grandfather and aunt who have raised me since I was a child

Bianca's voice echoed in the banquet hall.

She turned toward Old Master Rayne and Aunt Wanda and bowed deeply.

The filial gesture impressed the guests. novelbin

They expected that she would be eager to rid herself of her lowly past. Not only did that young woman acknowledge her past, but she had also invited her grandfather and aunt to the event. They could tell that she had a kind heart.

Old Master Rayne looked at his granddaughter with tears in her eyes.

When his daughter told him about the news, it was as shocking as lightning.

He could not believe that his granddaughter was actually the daughter of the Provincial Committee Secretary. More than that, he hated that woman named Lily who had deceived his family for so many years!

Wanda managed to talk some sense into him. What difference would it make if his granddaughter was not his biological granddaughter anyway?

He was content that Bianca remained kind and empathic toward him...

Twins in Her Womb: Sir President Please be Gentle Chapter 676- Luke Crawford's Widow

A rather beautiful man in a suit was standing in a corner of the banquet hall. His eyes were animated, and his chin was delicate. His looks might be feminine, but his demeanor did not give other people that impression.

With a champagne flute in hand, he smiled profoundly as his eyes were transfixed on Bianca on the stage.

The man seemed elegant and gentlemanly, but when he smiled, he gave the conflicting impression that he was a hooligan.

An intelligent-looking man in black-framed glasses who stood next to him explained, "Mr. Blatt, the woman on the stage is Bianca Rayne, the new acting CEO of T Corporation. Earlier, she had tried to compete with a plot of land near Draco Lake but failed miserably." "Failed miserably?" The man who was addressed as "Mr. Blatt" said softly and narrowed his gaze.

He smiled ambiguously as his eyes lazily drifted toward the attractive woman on the stage once more.

His name was Vincent Blatt, CEO of Blatt Corporation. He came from an illustrious family, and he was considered a legendary character in the business world for his incredible business acumen.

He might look like a gentleman, but his business tactics were sly and underhanded. He was good at bid-rigging, and though other people despised that, they dared not openly oppose him because of his background.

"When Luke Crawford was the CEO of T Corporation, it's hard for us to get a leg-up on them. Too bad he's dead."novelbin

The man in the black-framed glasses sounded like he was gloating over T Corporation's misfortune, as though he had a huge grudge against Luke." Luke Crawford had snatched a major client away from us only a few months ago and cost us a lot of business, and he has been tarnishing Blatt Corporation's reputation with baseless accusations. I didn't expect that he would die just like that."

Vincent smiled eerily. "Perhaps that's karma."

The man in black-framed glasses understood that Vincent was not interested in the reason for Luke's death, and so he shifted the conversation topic. "T Corporation is as good as gone in the hands of a woman who can't lead at all. Ever since she took over the position of CEO, T Corporation has declined sharply in all performance indicators. Blatt Corporation and many other of their rivals have also snatched their clients. I believe that the woman is tearing down what Luke Crawford has so painstakingly built up. Should we take the opportunity to cripple T Corporation and acquire them?”

Vincent's gaze was transfixed on Bianca's lips as she spoke into the microphone.

Those red and supple lips were perfectly curved, making a vivid contrast with her pearl-white teeth. He could not look away.

Vincent smiled chillingly and downed the champagne.

He was determined to claim T Corporation. He was also interested in that woman who was also T Corporation's CEO and Mr. Norman's birth daughter.

There was still time. He could afford to circle his prey before capturing it.

Bianca bowed deeply at everyone after her speech. Suddenly, she realized that someone was looking at her with a predatory gaze.

She shuddered and could not help but feel that she was a helpless animal waiting to be caught and devoured.

She did not like the invasive and uncouth way that man was staring at her.

"Who’s that man?" She whispered to Tina next to her.

Tina, as the CEO's secretary, was not only capable but also had an encyclopedic memory. She could recognize anyone influential in A City on the top of her head.

That was why Bianca relied on her for information.

Tina looked in the direction where Bianca was looking and grimaced when she noticed Vincent. "That's Vincent Blatt, the second son of the Blatt family and the CEO of Blatt Corporation. He might look like a gentleman, but he acts like a thug. Recently, Blatt Corporation has been snatching business away from us, which has caused our clients to decline..."

Bianca stared into Vincent's gaze as though challenging him.

Interestingly, Vincent suddenly felt an inexplicable excitement in him!

Bianca did not know about Vincent’s thoughts.

All she wanted was to claim everything that Vincent had snatched away from T Corporation!

The banquet ended on a high note.

Bianca disregarded the protests from the board of directors and insisted on bidding for the remote mountain in Bay Town. They did not face much competition because that area was poorly connected, and their competitors were not as powerful as T Corporation. T Corporation easily won the development rights to that area.

Queenie invested in T Corporation to help them with their financial troubles.

With the newly-injected funds, construction on Longing Greens soon started.

Half a year later, Lines 15,18, and 21 of the A City subway and Phase 9 of the A City Light Rail began construction, just as planned. Land prices in Bay Town suddenly increased by ten times.

The other major corporations regretted that they did not bid for the area.

On the other hand, the veteran shareholders of T Corporation were overjoyed by how things turned out. They praised Bianca for her foresight and stopped referring to her as the acting CEO.

One year later. 1

The first phase of Longing Greens completed construction.

Boasting the best scenery and the ideal geographical location, Longing Greens was an integrated development project that combined travel, relaxation, business, and sports.

The terrace houses and bungalows had their own unique selling points.

Each housing unit faced the breathtaking scenery of Deer River. Longing Greens was the newest and hottest landmark of A City.

Phase two of Longing Greens began construction the following year and was completed by the end of the year. The properties were all luxury mansions.

T Corporation made record profits in two years.

T Corporation.

Halfway through work, Bianca paused for a breather. She gently touched the photo of that handsome man and mumbled to herself, "It's been so long. Why aren't you back yet? Are you waiting for me?"

A handsome two-year-old boy was crawling on the soft Persian carpet.

The young boy had an impeccable face, especially his long and curly eyelashes and big sparkling eyes. Anyone's heart would melt when they saw him.

He was dressed in stylish overalls, and he fluttered his bare feet on the carpet.

"Come here, Tommy." Bianca beckoned at the fair and plump boy.

The little boy ran unsteadily with his stumpy legs toward Bianca. "Mommy!

I wanna hug..."

Bianca picked the little boy in her arms and said to the man in the photo." Luke, I'm going to bring our baby to Moscow to look for you. He looks just like you, but he's very naughty. I wonder if you'll like him when you meet him?"

Twins in Her Womb: Sir President Please be Gentle Chapter 677- It's Almost Time For Him To Leave

Somewhere in the Pacific Ocean was the Island of Despair. novelbin

One could not find the island on any map. Its existence was like a phantom on the gray-blue ocean surface. Constantly shrouded in fog, it was isolated from the rest of the world.

Sharp and jagged reefs like devils' teeth surrounded the island, threatening to rip apart anyone who went near.

The first rays of the rising sun appeared on the horizon.

A tall and well-built man leaned on a reef. His handsome face was like sculpted marble, and his profound eyes were like polished agate.

He pressed his lips tightly as he gazed at the endless ocean and a hidden bay in front of him.

At the edge of the bay was a large steel cage.

Locked in the cage were a thin man and woman, as well as a drugged lion.

The people were fighting bare-handed with the lion.

How could two weak and starved people be a match for the berserk lion?

The two people attacked the lion together, but they were also badly injured.

Very soon, their battered bodies were ripped into pieces and became the lion's meal...

Such scenes were not uncommon on the island, but Luke clenched his fists tightly to suppress the urge of destroying everything!

No one knew that the isolated island was a secret base for the League of Shadows, an elite assassin organization.

Every year, the organization would gather people with extraordinary abilities using various underhanded methods, drug them, and transport them to the island to undergo assassination training.

Human lives were as worthless as insects on the island. Even animals were treated better.

The only way to survive was to be stronger than anyone else.

Escape was out of the question. The island was heavily guarded by mercenaries and various high-tech traps. Even a fly could not escape.

The consequences of being caught were extreme.

Luke had known the existence of such terrifying assassin organizations. However, he could not help but throw up when he saw Robert flay a deserter alive.

Kassy had hypnotized him and erased his past memories, but Robert did not fully trust him. That was why Luke was sent to the island.

In other words, he was imprisoned there with the other assassins to undergo the same training.

The people on the island were wary of Luke because Kassy was there too, and also because Robert favored his incredibly intelligent mind. That was why Luke managed to survive in that hellish place.

However, when Robert and Kassy were not around, those people bullied and tormented Luke. Even though Luke had a black belt in karate, he was considered a weakling to those depraved killers, and he would be beaten to a pulp every time, 1

In the most serious case, he suffered from gastric perforation and vomited blood for an entire month.

No one tended to him.

When Robert found out about it, he said nonchalantly, "Suck it up and live, or give up and die."

Fortunately, Luke had studied herbology on his own in college. He managed to keep himself alive by foraging for medicinal herbs on the island. 1

To improve his situation and increase Robert's trust, he finagled countless riches for Robert through many backdoor deals with his prodigious intelligence.

Every time Luke sunk into despair, he told himself that he would bear with it and leave this place alive.

He wanted nothing more than to meet his beloved wife and children again.

Bianca Rayne, Bianca Rayne!

His heart wrenched whenever he was reminded of that name.

Luke was an arrogant and domineering man. He thought that nothing in the world could be an obstacle for him. It was only when he was imprisoned on the island that he knew how weak he was.

In two years, he had risen through the ranks and brought a big part of the core organization under his influence. No one knew the torment he had suffered as his power grew by the day.

It was almost time to leave this place.

Once he got out, he would make sure that this hell on earth would disappear forever!

T Corporation.

When Sue went to the CEO's office to hand in some documents, she saw Bianca sitting on the Persian carpet playing catch with Tommy.

Bianca was dressed in a sleeveless black dress, and her hair was tied up in a ponytail. She did not wear any makeup, but her features were eyecatching. The fair and plump toddler sitting next to her feet was irresistibly cute.

Tommy reached out toward Sue when he saw her. "Auntie Sue... hug... candy..."

Tommy loved sweet stuff, especially candy.

Bianca forbade him to eat candy. It was not good for the toddler's health, and she did not want Tommy to grow up to be a picky eater.

Moreover, the toddler was teething. Bianca did not want her son to have cavities.

Sue doted on Tommy, even more so than her twin daughters. She felt sorry that the little boy had lost his father, and she would also bring some candy in her pocket so that she could sneakily give them to Tommy.

That was why Tommy was very clingy to Sue.

Right after Sue picked him up, Tommy instantly raided her pockets.

"You tiny glutton!" Sue planted a wet kiss on Tommy's cheek.

She took out a piece of gummy candy for her pocket, unwrapped it, and prepared to stuff it in his mouth.

"You shouldn't spoil him. He's already eaten his candy today. He’s had enough!" Bianca said sternly and reached out to grab the candy.

Seeing that his mother was going to take away his candy, Tommy opened his mouth and let out an earth-shaking wail.

Bianca looked helplessly at the toddler's face. He looked so much like his father. "I knew you're going to do that, you crybaby."

She placed the candy in Tommy's mouth, which caused him to instantly stop crying and break out in laughter. His eyes were half-closed, his tiny fists were clenched, and his bare feet were kicking around. He was too cute.

Sue could feel her heart melting. "He sure does like sweet stuff. I thought only girls like sweet stuff."

Bianca smiled gently. "That's from his dad. Luke loves sweet stuff."

Bianca's gaze lost some vitality when Luke's name was mentioned.

Sue sighed, but what Bianca said after that nearly caused her to recoil in shock!

Twins in Her Womb: Sir President Please be Gentle Chapter 678- What Does That Man Want?

"I'm bringing Tommy to look for Luke in Moscow," Bianca said.

Sue's hands slipped, and the little toddler nearly fell from her knees.

She quickly hugged Tommy tightly and stared straight at Bianca. "Tommy is only two years old. He is still too young to travel long distances. Moreover, Mr. Crawford is a very intelligent man. If he is still alive, he should have come home by now. I know that you still can’t accept the truth, but I believe that Mr. Crawford is no more...

"He was attacked in Moscow, which means that he has enemies there.

That place won't be safe for Tommy and your son, and you'll be exposing yourself to unnecessary danger. Won't you at least think about Tommy's safety? He's still so small..." "No, I believe that Luke is still alive. Consider it a hunch." Bianca did not accept Sue's analysis, even though it made a lot of sense.

She would not accept that Luke was dead as long as she did not see his body.

Moreover, Gordan had given her some information earlier that Luke was most likely alive.

Sue knew that Mr. Crawford was Bianca's obsession.

Bianca might not seem like an opinionated person, but no one could sway her once she made up her mind on something.

"I know I can't convince you otherwise. If you've decided on it, then you should do your best." Sue shook her head and continued to play with the toddler on her lap. "You're so handsome, Tommy. Would you want to marry Kari or Teri when you grow up?"

Sue's twin daughters were also two years old.

She named them Kari and Teri out of convenience. The two girls were very adorable, though one was outgoing and cheerful while the other was quiet and reserved. They had similar features, but their personalities were total opposites.

"That decides it. Now, I don't have to worry about Tommy's significant other," Bianca said happily.

Sue chuckled. "Your son will grow up to be a popular heartthrob. If he has to worry about finding a significant other, what about the other boys?"

While they were happily chatting, the door opened once again.

Jason came in, holding a feeding bottle.

He did not show any surprise when he saw Sue sitting on the carpet playing with Tommy. Instead, he handed Sue the bottle and said, "Tina prepared some milk and was about to bring it over when she saw me. I happened to be coming here, so I took the bottle from her. You can feed him."

Sue took the bottle without looking at Jason and started to patiently feed the toddler. "Have some milk, good boy..."

Bianca was helpless as she watched how distant Sue and Jason were.

They shared a pair of twin daughters, but Sue could not forgive Jason for nearly causing her daughters to lose their lives because his ex-wife wanted to save their son.

That was already two years ago.

The atmosphere in the office became awkward.

Tommy, oblivious to his surroundings, continued to suck on the bottle happily and soon emptied it.

Bianca glanced at her watch. It was almost time to go off work.

"It's getting late. Sue, you should go and pick up Kari and Teri. Otherwise, they might throw a tantrum," Bianca urged.

"Alright." Sue gently wiped away the milk stains on Tommy's lips, got up, and prepared to leave.

'Til go and pick the girls up with you." Jason rushed up to her and stood in her way. "They haven't seen their father for a long time, and I'm sure they miss me. You won't be that cruel to deprive me of seeing them, right?"

Sue shoved him away with her shoulder and said coldly, "My children are mine alone. They don't have a father. Get out of my way!"

She walked away alone.

Jason stood rooted on the spot and watched her leave. He did not come to his senses for a long time.

Seeing how crestfallen Jason was, she narrowed her gaze and tried to comfort him. "You should try and spend more time with Kari and Teri, Mr. Doyle. At this age, they need their parents, especially the care from a father. When they become close to you, I don't think Sue would reject you, no matter how heartless she might be..." "Mm, thank you, Ms. Rayne." Jason nodded, feeling a little better.

After work, Bianca carried Tommy and waited for the driver at the entrance.

Earlier in the afternoon, the driver had brought a client to a distant destination. He stopped for gas on the way back, and that was why he was slightly late.

Bianca wanted to wait for the driver in the lounge, but the active Tommy did not want to stay indoors.

She brought her son to play near the flower bed.

Vincent was driving in a silver luxury car. When he drove past T Corporation, he noticed Bianca and her son.

Bianca was dressed plainly but elegantly, and she did not wear any makeup.

Even so, her pure and delicate facial features were a sight to behold.

Every one of her gestures exuded serenity. She seemed to possess the magic that could calm someone down. novelbin

The toddler on her lap was extremely handsome. His big and animated eyes suggested his playful personality.

The man tapped his fingers on the steering wheel. Suddenly, he stopped next to Bianca and Tommy.

The window rolled down, and Vincent's handsome but disagreeable face was brought into view.

He got out of the car and greeted Bianca. "Hello, Ms. Rayne. Long time no see."

Bianca turned around to look. When she saw Vincent, she had the urge to walk away.

However, she replied to the greeting out of courtesy. "What a coincidence,

Mr. Blatt."

For the longest time, that man had tried to court her, even though he knew that she was married with children.

Vincent had used every trick in the book to win her heart. Bianca nearly suffered from a mental breakdown because of that. 1

Eventually, Bianca had to resort to asking Percy for help. She did not know what Percy told Vincent, but he stopped harassing her after that, and her life was peaceful once more.

Seeing Vincent appear in front of T Corporation, alarm bells rang in Bianca's heart. What did the man want with her?

Twins in Her Womb: Sir President Please be Gentle Chapter 679-Good Job, My Son!

Bianca hugged Tommy close to her and smiled superficially at Vincent." Can I help you with anything, Mr. Blatt?"

Vincent had fair skin, and his features were so charming that it could even charm a dog. If he put on a wig and a dress, he would definitely pass off as a beautiful woman.

However, his sinister personality was a stark contrast with his appearance.

The Blatts had a large extended family that often plotted against each other. It was impressive that Vincent could emerge from the conflict and gain Old Master Blatt's favor, and it was proof that Vincent was a capable individual.

When it came to deception and trickery, he had surpassed his elders.

"Better offend the devil than Vincent Blatt." That was how the saying went in A City. It showed how terrifying Vincent was.

Bianca had rejected Vincent's advances. To Vincent, nothing could offend him more.

He had tried to bully T Corporation for the past two years. Fortunately, Bianca had the support of Mr. and Mrs. Norman to keep the business afloat.

Otherwise, there would have been nothing left of T Corporation.

Vincent leaned on the car window, lit up a cigarette, and stared at Bianca." Can't I come and visit you for the fun of it? I think that I'm obsessed with you, Ms. Rayne... I wonder why I feel so flustered when I don't get to see you? Tell me, did you poison me? Have I fallen sick?"

Bianca tried to suppress her anger as she put on a fake smile. "If you think that you've fallen sick, perhaps you should go to the hospital instead of bothering me. If you drive along this road, you'll find a hospital about half a mile away from here. Their psychiatry unit is quite well-known. Should I recommend you to a psychiatrist?"

Her mockery was blatant.

Vincent knew Bianca's personality well. He was not angry, but instead, he continued to press his lips and stare at her. He knew that she would eventually be flustered.

Bianca told herself to be calm, but the words that came out of her mouth were caustic. "Mr. Blatt, I'm already married with children. Should I show you my marriage certificate to prove that I'm married? Your actions are bordering on harassment, and that's illegal. Why must you harass a married woman?"

Vincent blew a smoke ring and said flippantly, "I'd like to clarify a few facts with you, Ms. Rayne. Number one, your so-called husband is already dead, and you are now a widow. If you're a widow, then I have the right to court you. Number two, I am courting you openly. I am not using any coercive or illegal methods, so how can you say that I'm harassing you?"

Bianca nearly threw up when she smelled the smoke that he spewed from his mouth. novelbin

How strange. She did not hate it when Luke was smoking. In fact, she was quite obsessed with his casual attitude whenever he smoked. However, she was thoroughly appalled by Vincent's smoking.

Without saying another word, Bianca picked up Tommy and turned around to leave.

Vincent stepped in front of her like a hooligan and grabbed her elbow. "I'd like to treat you to dinner, Ms. Rayne. Surely you wouldn't decline my offer, right?"

It was the post-work rush hour, and many people were leaving the T Corporation building. Many employees stole glances, but they dared not step forward and interrupt Vincent and Bianca.

"Let go of me, Vincent Blatt!" Bianca frowned unhappily. She wanted to shove him away.

However, the man was too strong. She could not shake him off.

Bianca was about to break out in a cold sweat.

Just when they were struggling, Tommy, who had been stuck between the adults, suddenly giggled at Vincent and stretched out his plump arms toward him. "Mister... hug!" "You're a good boy, Tommy, but this mister is a bad person! You shouldn't let strangers hug you!" Bianca coaxed Tommy patiently.

Vincent flicked his cigarette and raised his eyebrows. He was usually not fond of children, but seeing that the toddler seemed so cute, obedient, and naive, and how Bianca was so defensive against him, his rebellious spirit flared. He snatched the toddler from Bianca's arms and hugged him tightly.

The little fellow was so soft and tender, like a round marshmallow. Vincent felt quite peculiar while hugging him.

The toddler was not afraid of strangers at all. Instead, he laughed happily and tried to grab Vincent's ears.

"You..." Bianca was exasperated. She wanted to scold Tommy, but she hesitated when she saw how happy Tommy was.

"Hey, this little fellow seems to like me. It seems like we can be good friends..." Vincent said smugly.

Before he could finish his sentence, he suddenly felt a warm current splashing on his neck.

Then, he smelled the faint stink of ammonia!

Vincent was stunned for a few seconds. When he came to his senses, the entire street could hear his angry screeches. "You little b*stard, how dare you wee on me!"

He had just finished yelling when the toddler let out several stinky farts. Immediately after that, something yellow, slimy, and stinky dropped from the toddler's butt and landed on Vincent's expensive white coat.

"..." Vincent was nonplussed.

'This b*stard kid has gone too far! Not only did he wee on me, but he also pooped on me!'

Bianca was laughing up her sleeve.

'Good job, son! That's how you should treat baddies!'

I'm sorry, Mr. Blatt. My son is still small, and sometimes he can't control himself. I'm sorry that your coat is soiled. Feel free to use my building’s washroom to clean yourself." Bianca might be apologizing, but she did not hide the glee in her eyes.

She quickly snatched Tommy from Vincent's arms in case Vincent was overcome by anger.

As Bianca wiped her son's butt, she gently tapped it a few times. "Naughty Tommy!"

Vincent, the clean freak that he was, took off the poop-covered coat instantly and tossed it into a nearby trash can.

"Never mind. I'll be going," he said sullenly.

Vincent glared at Tommy before he left, but the toddler opened his innocent eyes wide and giggled at him. Vincent was angry, but he was not going to release his anger on a toddler.

'Never mind. I shouldn't pick a fight with a brat.’

Defeatedly, he got into his car, started the engine, and sped away.

After Bianca cleaned Tommy up, she kissed him and laughed.

'Nice assist, my son! You've done a good job!'

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Twins in Her Womb: Sir President Please be Gentle Chapter 680-

A Qualified Mother

Old Master Crawford was lying on a lounge chair in the garden of Crawford Manor. Next to him was a cup of fine tea.

The old man loved his tea.

When Bianca came into the garden, she noticed that Old Master Crawford seemed listless.

His face was beset with wrinkles, and his gaze was hollow and forlorn as he stared at the plants.

Ever since he found out that Luke was killed, his body, which had not been in good shape, deteriorated rapidly like a wilted plant.

"Were you looking for me, Grandpa?" Bianca walked behind Old Master Crawford and gently massaged his neck and shoulders.

Old Master Crawford turned his head to look at his granddaughter-in-law and smiled lovingly. "I'm glad that you're here, Bea. I want to ask you about the latest happenings in the company, and also... have you found another significant other yet?"

He knew that Bianca was a very capable woman who single-handedly took on the responsibility of bringing T Corporation out of a financial crisis two years ago. T Corporation's performance did not decline but rose by several percentage points compared to two years ago.

Old Master Crawford was very satisfied with his granddaughter-in-law.

However, he had heard rumors that had been circulating in the company.

The old man placed a lot of importance on his family’s reputation. He could not tolerate his granddaughter-in-law seeing someone else.

He had wanted to talk to Bianca for a long time, but Bianca had been very busy with company affairs, and he did not want to bother her.

When he asked Bianca that question, he wanted to observe her reaction.

Old Master Crawford knew that his very capable and talented grandson was gone. If he had his way, he would want his granddaughter-in-law to defend T Corporation until it was time for his great- grandchildren to take over.

However, Bianca was young, beautiful, and capable. He did not want to tie Bianca down to the Crawford household because of his selfishness.

"Grandpa, did you hear any baseless rumors from somewhere?"

Bianca frowned, but she continued to massage Old Master Crawford's shoulders calmly. "I don't know from whom you might have heard those rumors, but I can tell you that they're all false because the only man I love is Luke. Don't worry. Even if Luke is really gone, I won't marry anyone else. I’m content with my three children."

Old Master Crawford sighed and continued speaking, "I'm not blaming you for anything, and I would feel guilty if I have to tie you down to the Crawford family, but you're the only one that the Crawford family can rely on. Louis is an undisciplined kid. He might be artistically talented, but he has no business sense at all. His mother Susan is quite capable, but her personality has become twisted thanks to what my wretched son did to her, and she's not suitable to lead the company. I have no other choice!"

Bianca was reminded of Susan's twisted personality.

That woman wanted to harm her when she gave birth to Tommy.

Fortunately, Louis came in the nick of time. Otherwise, she might have claimed two lives with her sinister plot.

Old Master Crawford seemed to know what Bianca was thinking. He shook his head and began to reminisce. "When Zachary married Susan, she was a refined and elegant woman. It's all Zachary's fault that Susan has become what she is now. I'm not without blame too... Bea, I hope that you can forgive her. At least do that for me. I'm already so old, and my last wish is to see my family live together harmoniously..."

Bianca did not nod or shake her head. "I'm not a nosy person, Grandpa. I won't go and look for trouble if trouble doesn't come looking for me," she said.

Her intentions were clear.

Old Master Crawford felt guiltier than ever. "You're a good girl. The

Crawford family has let you down." "Grandpa, now that the company is back on track, I'd like to fly to Moscow to look for Luke." Bianca hesitated for a while before announcing her decision.

Old Master Crawford was not surprised. Instead, he looked at Bianca profoundly. "If that's what you want, my child, then you should do it. I don't believe that Luke is truly gone, but the truth... If you insist on going, I have a few good friends there, and I'll tell them to take good care of you."

Queenie was packing a suitcase in the living room of the Norman residence.

She knew that Bianca had decided to go to Moscow, and she also knew that her daughter was a stubborn one who did not change her mind once it was made up.

She stuffed clothes and supplies in the suitcase while exhorting her, "It might be May now, but it'll be cold in Moscow. I'll pack two more coats for you. If you run out of clothes, don't spare any expense so that you can keep yourself warm. Also, I've got someone to customize this facial cream for your skin type. You should apply it frequently so that your skin won't dry up. These supplies are for Tommy. His skin is tender and sensitive, and you'd better take good care of my grandson... Right, I should ask Selena to go with you. She's a Russian interpreter, and at least you have a partner that you can trust."

Bianca could not help but walk forward and hug Queenie gently. "Thank you so much, Mom."

Queenie was such a loving mother.

She had done so much for Bianca in the past two years.

Bianca was eternally grateful. She would never forget what her mother did for her.

Queenie was comforted by Bianca's hug.

She was not good at expressing her love with words. "You don't have to thank me, you silly girl. Let me check your room if there’s anything else to pack. You can rest on the couch."

She hurriedly rushed up the stairs.

Bianca smiled helplessly as she watched her mother frantically go away and began to slowly organize her suitcase.

At that moment, Leia came into the house, seemingly under the influence.

Her gaze was unfocused as she stumbled around, as though she was trapped in her own mind and could not get out.

There was a dark red bruise on Leia's neck. It was very obvious.

Bianca knew from experience that the unnerving bruise was a kiss mark.

She was not going to ask Leia what happened. The two of them never saw each other eye to eye anyway.

However, Leia went close to Bianca, and Bianca could see the glee and resentment in her eyes. "Hey, Bianca, hahahahaha, do you want to know how Luke died?" She blabbed.