After the people from the Norman family left, the media reporters flocked to Luke. They bombarded him with questions, and their cameras did not stop flashing! "Mr. Crawford, will the cancellation of the engagement today negatively affect the relationship between the Crawford and the Norman families?" "Mr. Crawford, it goes without saying that you are the perfect match for Ms. Norman. What is the real reason for the cancellation of the engagement?" "Mr. Crawford, T Corporation will be launching a series of products soon. Aren't you worried that the cancellation might affect its sales?" The reporters shoved their microphones in Luke's face. Their cameras accurately captured his expression. Luke loosened his tie, and his Adam's apple moved. The impatience on his sculpted face was evident. His grandfather had passed out. He was not in the mood to deal with all the reporters. He shot an icy gaze toward the reporters that were taking his photos. Instantly, everyone fell silen
Luke faced the people from the Public Integrity Committee with an indifferent expression. He loosened his tie and ignored them. A group of bodyguards surrounded him and prepared to escort him away. "Hold it right there, Mr. Crawford! You are suspected to be involved in a major bribery case. Please cooperate with us and follow us back to the headquarters for investigation." Amid the tumult, a young officer squeezed past the crowd and stood in Luke's way. Jason was standing next to Luke. He wore a pair of gold-rimmed glasses and smiled gently, but the words that came out of his mouth were a stark contrast to his expression. "Mind your words, Sir. Mr. Crawford has always been honest in his dealings, and slander is a serious crime." Jason quickly sized up the officer from the Public Integrity Committee. He seemed young, perhaps in his mid-twenties, and he had a round and plump face. Jason could tell that he was a new recruit. He could not help but be impressed by how that new
In the hospital. "Unforgivable! This is unforgivable!" Right after Old Master Crawford came to, he saw that every channel on the television was reporting negatively on his grandson. He was so angry that he flung the bowl of medicine that the nurse brought in. The black liquid splashed all over the floor. The nurse stood there stiffly and helplessly, not sure what to do. "You've just woken up, Father. The doctor said that you shouldn't be emotionally agitated…" Susan was trying her best to comfort his father-in-law, but she was laughing up her sleeve. Her decades-long existence in the Crawford family was fraught with misery. She blamed Old Master Crawford for not controlling his son. If Old Master Crawford had been strict with Zachary, he would not have been so brazen to bring Allison back home. What was worse than accepting Allison into the family was that the old man had allowed that b*stard child to take over the family business. Luke's control over T Corporation was
The setting sun was like a burning flame, shrouding the lake surface with color and lighting up the mansion like the scene of a dream. Bianca sat peacefully next to the artificial lake, resting her cheek on her hands. She felt bored as she looked at the fish swimming in the lake. The nurse quietly stood by her side. A string of footsteps walking toward Bianca broke the silence. Bianca saw Luke walking toward her while facing away from the sun. She smiled happily, but her tone was doubtful. "Why are you back so early?" Bianca knew that Luke had been very busy lately. He would usually come home almost close to midnight, and sometimes he would reek of alcohol because of the business dinners he had to attend. She felt sorry for him. The nurse nodded politely when she saw her employer approach. Then, she discreetly went away and gave the space to the lovers. Luke walked in front of Bianca's rattan chair and sat down. He loved to hug her in his arms. He thought that it was an
They were in utter disbelief when they found out that the man in the conference room was not Luke Crawford, the CEO of T Corporation, but Luke Crowford, the general manager of a medium-scale company. 'How uncanny! 'How could two people look and sound so alike, and how could their names be so suspiciously similar?' With the facts laid in front of them, they had no choice but to believe it. Half an hour later, a group of police officers entered the conference room, bringing with them the disgraced Mr. Schmidt in handcuffs. Peyton Schmidt was a man in his fifties. He still carried the demeanor of someone in a position of power for a long time, but his face was haggard, his eyes were lifeless, and his body was shriveled. It seemed that prison life took a toll on his physical and mental health. "Look at that man, Peyton Schmidt. Is he the Luke Crawford whom you have dealings with?" The male officer asked sternly. Peyton lifted his head weakly and started to carefully examine t
The major case involved Luke Crawford, A City's business mogul, and Peyton had provided conflicting statements. The higher-ups of the Public Integrity Committee paid a lot of attention to the case. However, they could not find anything that pointed to Luke Crawford. The man in the incriminating video matched Luke Crowford's appearance. Also, Peyton insisted multiple times that the name on the contract was Luke Crowford with an "o." Of course, Luke Crowford's identity was genuine. He was an orphan without any relations, and his background and work experience were plain for all to see. GC Corporation, the implicated company, had existed for ten years. The legally appointed representative for the company was indeed Luke Crowford. Gordan produced the contracts that proved the transfer of ownership of those plots of land from Luke Crowford of GC Corporation to Luke Crawford of T Corporation. Gordan spoke eloquently in front of the judge and jury, describing the details of the tr
There was a reason why Peyton Schmidt changed his statement abruptly. Even though he was in prison, a large portion of his property had disappeared, and no one had been able to find its whereabouts. However, Luke managed to find out that Peyton had a mistress and an illegitimate child. Before he was arrested, Peyton had secretly moved the mother and child to Switzerland and had transferred his property under the child's name. That was how Luke threatened Peyton, saying that if Peyton did not follow his instructions, he would expose the whereabouts of his property, and the mother and child's lives would be put in danger. Peyton was resentful toward the threat, but he had no choice. Luke had taken extreme care in ensuring that there were no flaws in every step of his plan. Any flaw would result in his plan's failure. After Bianca listened to the concise but comprehensive narration, she could not help but be impressed by the man's attention to detail. Ten years ago, Bianca
The next day, in the presidential suite. The big bed was shaking violently. As the man grunted and the woman moaned, a thick smell of decadence wafted in the air. After a beastly low growl, the room slowly resumed its calm. Leia leaned on Wayne's solid chest and hugged his neck. "Are you happy with my performance today, mmm?" "It's so rare that you take the initiative. What do you want? Just say it." Wayne laid in bed and hugged Leia, though he kept his hands busy. "Naughty you! I've missed you. What else could I want?" Leia suddenly flipped onto his body and performed several bold maneuvers. Wayne laughed. "You seemed so reluctant only a few days ago. Don't tell me that you've changed so fast! Have you begun to enjoy it?" Leia cast a seductive glance at him. "How can you say that about me, Wayne? Haven't you heard the saying, 'If you can't fight it, you might as well lie down and enjoy it.'? Your skills are so amazing. No wonder so many women fall for your charms…" Way