Twins in Her Womb (Bianca and Luke Crawford novel) novel Chapter 2315

From afar, Madam Mallory was infuriated by the sight she saw. She gripped the silk table cloth as she tried to suppress her emotions.

She thought that Percy was lying.

She was so sure that Nina’s attendance today was Percy’s doing.

Yet Old Master Crawford’s behavior made it clear that she had assumed wrongly.

Today was an important event, and countless people were trying to find a chance to talk to Old Master Crawford. Still, the old man did not even smile at most of them. Instead, he opted to respond superficially and leave Luke to entertain them.

Even so, he was smiling at Nina now.

Percy naturally deduced what his mother was feeling and said calmly, “So, now do you believe that I say is the truth?”

“Even if Old Master Crawford admits her as his god-granddaughter, your grandfather still won’t ever allow your relationship.” Madam Mallory wore a slightly wretched expression on her face.

Percy replied calmly, “I don’t need anyone’s allowance. This is my marriage. I’ll choose who I marry myself. Force me again and what happened to the Johnston family will happen again.”

Percy reminded Madam Mallory of what he had done before.

The once powerful Johnston family was now in shambles, unable to even sustain the business of one company under their name. Madison had also gone crazy after what he did.

Percy’s actions had caused Madam Mallory to be the target of discussion and commentary. People believed that she suggested a marriage union with the Johnston family just to slowly acquire all the Johnston’s assets.

As such, no one else agreed to marry their daughters to Pierre.

Madam Mallory’s expression soured greatly.

With Pierre’s support, Old Master Mallory returned to his seat.

The old master had wanted to use the bathroom just now, and Pierre saw it as a great opportunity to prove himself. Hence, he volunteered to guide his grandfather there.

As such, neither of them saw the scene regarding Old Master Crawford and Nina.

Old Master Mallory took in his daughter-in-law’s sour expression and asked, “What happened?”

“I’ll tell you when we get home, Father,” Madam Mallory replied. There was no guarantee if her father-in-law would make a ruckus if he found out now. A ruckus would not reflect well on their family.

Old Master Mallory did not press further and merely glanced at Percy in response.

Ever since what happened with Nina, the grandfather-grandson had stopped talking to each other.

Pierre was curious, though. Hence, he leaned over to his mother’s ear and whispered, “What happened, Mother?”

“I’ll tell you when we get home. No more asking about this now.” Madam Mallory waved her hand in annoyance and moved her chair slightly away.

Pierre was even more curious when he saw his mother’s indignant expression.

However, he did not pester her further. The guests had mostly arrived. With the emcee’s opening speech, the banquet officially began.

It was as Old Master Crawford said. The dishes were flavorful and rich, though Luca herself could not eat too much.

Nina saw how little Luca ate and asked softly, “Are the dishes not to your liking, Luca?”

“It’s not that. My dress is too tight. My stomach will become bloated if I eat too much, and I’ll look weird when I leave,” Luca replied softly.

The two did not know anyone else at the table, so they did not speak too loudly when they conversed.