Twins in Her Womb (Bianca and Luke Crawford novel) novel Chapter 2918

Her 20 years of hard work should not be undermined by that mistress at a time like this.

Old Master Mallory noticed a change in Karen's expression in that instant and knew what he said had an effect.

He turned to look at Mr. Bennet and asked, "How's the food coming along?"

Mr. Bennet slightly bowed and replied in a low voice, "Sir, I'll go check on it now."

Then, he turned around and headed to the kitchen.

Karen shifted her eyes and pondered for a moment. Then, she said, "Father, I’ll listen to whatever you say about Pierre's matter. He's your grandson, after all. You wouldn't want to see him get into trouble. But when it comes to that woman, I won't listen to you."

Old Master Mallory shot her a glance.

Karen continued, "I don't care if you've changed your mind or what the purpose of this meal is. I won't agree to their marriage even if Percy has already registered their marriage. I won't acknowledge her as my daughter-in-law."

Old Master Mallory remained silent.

Karen looked at the coldness in his eyes, unable to figure out why Old Master Mallory had invited Nina to dinner.

Having stated her position, she had nothing more to say. She sat there and continued to eat the grapes.

Mr. Bennet approached and said, "Sir, the chef has prepared the meal."

"Good." Old Master Mallory glanced at the antique wall clock. Normally, the Mallory family would be preparing to have their meal at this time, but Percy had not arrived yet. Hence, he sat there and waited.

Mr. Bennet also noticed the time. He thought to himself, ‘Could it be that Master Percy won't be coming…’

He frowned. He thought that it would be foolish of Percy not to come. It was a great opportunity to repair the relationship between the grandfather and grandson.

If Percy did not come, could it mean that he had no intentions of mending his relationship with Old Master Mallory?

Mr. Bennet thought about it over and over. When he concluded that Percy was not silly enough to do such a thing, the distant echo of voices drifted in from outside.

Even though Percy had gotten into a dispute with his family members, he still had the keys to Mallory Manor. Mr. Bennet’s eyes lit up. "It must be Master Percy."

Karen heard this and raised an eyebrow, feeling disgusted at the thought of Percy bringing Nina here.

Why should that woman be allowed to stand on the Mallory family's territory?

If it were not for Old Master Mallory, she might have used a broom to sweep Nina away the moment Mr. Bennet uttered the first word.

Old Master Mallory heard Mr. Bennet. There were hardly any changes of expression on his face. He picked up his cane, ready to stand up at any moment.

However, he remained seated.

Percy held Nina's hand and carried two bags of gifts with another hand as they entered the living room. Percy saw both Old Master Mallory and his mother sitting there. Then, he turned to look at Mr. Bennet.

Mr. Bennet blinked at him and nodded. Only then did he approach them to take the two bags from him. "Master Percy, Ms. Nina, you've arrived."

Since Old Master Mallory had not officially acknowledged Nina's identity, Mr. Bennet did not address her as Mrs. Mallory to avoid upsetting the old master.

After all, it was Old Master Mallory who paid his salary. He could not show too much favoritism toward Percy.

"Grandpa, Mom," Percy greeted them as he walked toward Old Master Mallory with Nina by his side.

Nina felt nervous. Percy held her hand tight, and she remembered what Luca told her.

It was already the worst situation, and it would not get any worse. Taking a cue from Percy, she greeted the Old Master Mallory and Karen, who were in the living room, "Good evening, Old Master Mallory. Good evening, Madam Mallory."