Twins in Her Womb (Bianca and Luke Crawford novel) novel Chapter 2933

After all these years in the Crawford family, Susan had become quite skilled at wearing such a mask. She added, "Didn't something unpleasant happen today? I thought I'd come back to keep you company."

Old Master Crawford could not be bothered to expose her. Her hurried return clearly indicated that she had learned about Luke's return from someone's lips.

Otherwise, it would not have been such a coincidence.

"What's there to chat about? Let's eat first." The old master's tone was not good. He initially planned to discuss the company's development with Luke again but did not expect her to return. Her arrival had interrupted their conversation.

Old Master Crawford hated being disturbed by unrelated people and matters when he was in a business discussion—unless it was an extremely urgent matter.

Otherwise, no matter who disrupted him, the result would be the same.

Susan opened her mouth, but Mr. Griffin’s voice sounded. "Old Master Crawford, Madam, Master Luke, dinner is ready."

Susan’s face immediately darkened, annoyed that her words were interrupted before she could speak. She glared at Mr. Griffin.

Mr. Griffin had long grown accustomed to Susan's habit of giving him stern looks. He kept his smile on his face, unaffected by her warning gaze.

"Let's have dinner first," said Old Master Crawford, understanding that Susan did not have a proper reason for her return.

Luke remained silent and followed Old Master Crawford to the dining room.

Susan watched the two of them as they walked away. She stopped Mr. Griffin. "There’s something I’d like to ask."

Mr. Griffin halted and watched the two of them for several seconds from behind before turning to Susan. His head was slightly lowered. "Madam, how can I help you?"

"Were the old master and Luke in the study just now?" asked Susan. Even though she had already inquired with the maid, she wanted to confirm with the butler.

Mr. Griffin nodded. "Yes, Old Master Crawford and Master Luke were in the study discussing matters."

"What did they talk about?" Susan blurted out without thinking.

Mr. Griffin smiled apologetically and reminded Susan, “Old Master Crawford always closes the door when he’s talking to someone.”

Susan knew it perfectly well, but her impatience to find out what Old Master Crawford and Luke had talked about compelled her to ask a question the butler could not possibly answer.

She paused for a moment, then asked, "Did you hear Old Master Crawford scolding anyone?"

Although the study had excellent sound insulation, if Old Master Crawford was scolding someone, Mr. Griffin, who was standing outside, would certainly have heard it.

Susan had read the gossip news about Luke. Hence, she wanted to add fuel to the fire in the hope that Old Master Crawford would be thoroughly disappointed in him.

That was why she rushed back to the manor as soon as she found out Luke had returned.

Mr. Griffin shook his head. "I didn't hear any loud noises from inside the study."

In other words, Old Master Crawford did not scold Luke.

Susan furrowed her brows in suspicion. "Really? Don't try to fool me. Even though I've moved out, I'm still the lady of the Crawford family. I still oversee you!"

Mr. Griffin felt helpless as he listened to her threats. He could not help but think that even though she had moved out, she still wanted to hold onto the things in Crawford Manor.

"Madam, I was standing outside the study. I really didn't hear any loud noises inside," replied Mr. Griffin helplessly.

Susan had no choice but to give up.

"Hmph, such rumors are being spread, yet Old Master doesn't care. He’s really..."

She did not finish the sentence as she was about to say the old master was showing favoritism. Although Mr. Griffin would not tattle on her on Old Master Crawford, she did not want to take that risk either.