Percy rarely disyed such a stern expression. Luca knew that something had happened when she


    saw it.


    "That''s fair." Vivian nodded in agreement with what she said.


    Upstairs.


    Percy found Luke and briefly exined the matter to him.


    Luke looked solemn. After he heard about Percy''s n, he knew that Mallory Corporation would be


    going through a reshuffle. "Mm. Let me know if there''s anything you need my help with."


    "I need your help this time. You just need to stand firm on my side," Percy said. With Luke''s support,


    Mallory Corporation would be able to turn the corner.


    The shareholders of Mallory Corporation would act based on their interests even if they had some


    respect for Old Master Mallory.


    The partnership with T Corporation was one of the most important ie sources for Mallory


    Corporation and one of the important contributors to the dividends that the shareholders received.


    "I''m definitely on your side. Hold on." Luke knew that without Percy, a lot of projects in his hand would


    be affected.


    In addition, he and Percy had known each other since they were kids. They were close, and he would


    never leave him stranded.


    He stood up and walked over to the safe. After he entered the code, he found a document that he kept


    in a kraft paper bag and handed it to Percy.


    "This is the first round of my support. The procedure was done before New Year''s, but it has been with


    me. I also have some shares of Mallory Corporation in my other ounts. If necessary, I can transfer


    them to you when the market opens," Luke said. The document contained all the shares of Mallory


    Corporation he had helped acquire.


    Pierre had to operate secretly, so he followed suit.


    Mallory Corporation''s prospects were great, so even if they kept a close eye on the market, the shares


    they got were not a lot.


    "Thanks. I''ll ask my assistant to transfer the money into your ountter." Percy nced at the share


    transfer document and thanked Luke.


    These were all bargaining chips to increase his standing at Mallory Corporation.


    "No hurry. I''m sure you''ll be busy in theing weeks," Luke said. Mallory Corporation would turn


    chaotic soon enough, and Pierre would not miss the opportunity to grab power.


    “Make sure you protect Nina as well," he reminded Percy.


    Pierre had more than Mallory Corporation in mind.


    "I know. I''m not going to let Nina get hurt this time," Percy said.


    After they were done talking business, Percy went downstairs and left with Nina.


    The two were walking on the road after the snow melted. Nina was hugged by him and could not help


    but get closer to him. "Were you talking to Mr. Crawford about Mallory Corporation?"


    "How are you so smart?" Percy could not help but pinch her cheeks lightly. He sighed because he


    noticed that Nina had lost weight again, even after he had put in so much effort to fatten her up.


    When Nina was worried, she would lose weight no matter how much she ate.


    What happened with Madam Mallory was like a fuse that would soon erupt the buried conflicts. Nina


    would be dragged into the center of the storm.


    He had to deal with the matter well and take care of Nina''s well-being.


    "I guess they don''t agree with us being together. Now that we''re married, I''m sure they''re going to make


    a move. Percy, we''re husband and wife, but I don''t want to drag you down." Nina held his hand. She


    seemed to be able to feel the heat of his body through the gloves.


    "Don''t be silly. You won''t drag me down." Percy walked to the side of the car but did not get in the car


    immediately. Instead, he got close to Nina and nted a kiss on her forehead.


    Nina lowered her gaze. His lips felt wet and were slightly cold.


    The snow had melted, so the weather was much cooler than usual.


    However, their hearts were burning with passion.


    Before, she would never have the courage to face the Mallory family, nor would she be confident that


    she could handle these trivial matters.


    However, Percy''s love strengthened her resolve to stay by his side.


    "Percy..." Nina muttered.


    "I''ll always be here for you," Percy hugged her.


    "Let me know if there''s anything that I can help with. Although I''m not as smart as others, I''ll be by your


    side and help you," Nina said.


    They were husband and wife. She firmly believed that they should go through everything together as a


    pledge of their abiding love.


    "Mm, get in the car. Let''s go home," Percy said as he opened the car door.


    Nina got into the car. He put his hand on her, carefully protecting the top of her head.


    He looked at her frail body and thought to himself that he had to give Nina a grand wedding when all


    these setbacks were dealt with.


    Two dayster, the New Year''s holiday officially ended.


    Into the night.


    Luca organized her work clothes in Luke''s bedroom.


    She did not get to wear formal clothes for the past few days as it was New Year''s, so she had put away


    all the suits for work.


    Luca took them out carefully and observed if they needed ironing.


    Luke finished his shower and did not see Luca around when he returned. He guessed that she was in


    his room, so he went over and saw that she was next to his closet, helping him organize his clothes.


    "Let Aunt Neile do it." He noticed that Luca had the iron next to her, so he walked over and wrapped his


    arms around her waist.


    Luca leaned against his chest slightly and said, "I''m almost done. We don''t need to bother Aunt Neile


    for this."


    "Aunt Neile has beenining," Luke said and then bit her earlobe lightly.


    Luca got a cold shiver. She wondered what Aunt Neile said, so she asked, "What''s Aunt Neile


    comining about?"


    "Aunt Neile said that since you''ve been home on holiday recently and doing everything for her, she has


    nothing to do." Luke chuckled. In thest few days when Luca was at home, apart from taking care of


    the children, she also did all the chores in the vi no matter big or small.


    Luca did all the housework and even prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner, which left Aunt Neile with


    nothing to do.


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    After a few days of resting, she felt embarrassed and brought it up to him.


    "Aunt Neile is supposed to be on holiday. If there wasn''t something going on here, she wouldn''t have to


    come back to work so early." Luca smiled. Aunt Neile had a few days of free time, but she would have


    to go back to work the next day. The housework in the vi would all be taken care of by Aunt Neile


    then.


    Luca felt a little reluctant to let go of the peace she felt thest few days when she thought of returning


    to work.


    Moreover, the holiday was too quiet as though Abel was showing her some pity on purpose.


    The smile on Luca''s face disappeared instantly when she thought of his face. She closed the closet


    door after she hung thest ironed suit jacket in it.


    Luke released her, sat on the office chair, and beckoned to her. "Come here, I want to show you my


    design."


    "You''re done?" Luca dragged a chair over to his side to avoid Luke grabbing her to sit on hisp again.


    "Mm, I''ll sort out the details of the data today and then I can send it to the vige chief. He''ll carry out


    the inspection work with the housing construction department. Then I can have the construction team


    build ording to the drawing." Luke disyed his design drawing. He did not exin much as he


    knew that she understood it.