Old Master Bourne was not anxious to bring up Lonnie''s matter. He lifted the teacup and took a sip.
"How is it?" asked Old Master Crawford. The tea they served was of good quality. Yet, it was not time
for the impending topic of conversation just yet.
"It''s good. It has a clear and refreshing taste that can''t bepared to old tea. The vor of the tea
leaves is good. Crawford, which tea house is this from?"plimented Old Master Bourne.
"It''s not from a big tea house. It''s from our own tea house." smiled Old Master Crawford.
Luke and Louis knew that the old master enjoyed drinking tea. Hence, the brothers bought a tea house
in F province.
The tea business was profitable and this way, the old master could enjoy some good tea too.
"Oh, that is really enviable." Old Master Bourne nced at Lonnie, signaling him to say something.
Lonnie noticed Old Master Bourne''s gaze. He lifted the teacup and said, "Yes, Old Master Crawford.
This tea has a rich and fragrant taste. It''s refreshing, and it leaves a revitalizing sensation. It''s good
tea."
Old Master Crawford lifted the teacup and took a sip. "Good tea leaves."
Old Master Bourne cleared his throat. After some small talk and tea, it was time to get down to
business.
Just as he was about to speak, Old Master Crawford piped up, "Mr. Griffin, bring me the chessboard.
I''d like to y a few games with Old Master Bourne."
Old Master Bourne was dumbfounded for a moment.
Lonnie, who was sitting next to him, was taken aback too.
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"Alright, Old Master Crawford,” replied Mr. Griffin as he turned to fetch the chessboard.
While they were waiting for the chessboard to arrive, Old Master Bourne took the opportunity to say,
"Crawford, other than our game of chess I have another matter concerning this young man to discuss
with you."
"Oh? About Mr. Jackman?" There was a faint smile on Old Master Crawford''s face, but anyone with a
good eye could see that the smile did not reach his eyes.
His cloudy eyes revealed a trace of shrewdness.
Lonnie was being stared at. He was on thin ice. He immediately nodded and said, "Yes, Old Master
Crawford. I have a favor to ask."
"Is your wife from the Sutton family?" Old Master Crawford went straight to the point and added, "The
one who was in the newspaper today." "Yes, that''s my wife. She did something wrong and she''s now
paying the price for it." Lonnie said with a stiff upper lip.
"Well, then let the police handle it." Old Master Crawford took another sip of tea.
Lonnie was stunned for a moment. He did not know what to say. He turned to look at Old Master
Bourne, wondering what he meant by his words.
Old Master Bourne red at him and gave him a frustrated look. Then, he said, "Crawford, Lonnie
didn''te to visit you today for this matter."
The moment he finished speaking, Lonnie added, "Yes. My wife did something wrong. It''s up to the
police to decide how long they will be detaining her.”
When Lonnie said this, Old Master Crawford was stunned for a moment.
Did they note here to talk about this?
Then what was this visit for?
"What''s the matter, then?" asked Old Master Crawford.
Lonnie shot a nce at Old Master Bourne.
Old Master Bourne grew impatient and said, "Tell him."
"It''s about mypany. I signed a project with a party who requested T Corporation provide the design
drawing. I had paid a visit to T Corporation, but it seemed like they were too busy with their own
projects, so they refused to take on mine. Now, I have no design drawings and I have no exnation
for the European party who hired us. Old Master Crawford, I was hoping you could talk to Mr. Crawford
and see if he could take on this project''s design." requested Lonnie cautiously.
This was his motive foring here today.
Lonnie had not given Margaret''s situation much thought.
After all, the police said she would only be detained for a few days. Since she had caused him so much
trouble, going as far as beating up his lover a while ago, Lonnie thought it would be good for her to
suffer a bit while she was detained.
It could at least put a lid on her bad temper.
Old Master Crawford immediately understood after he heard Lonnie''s request.
It was a business matter, not a personal issue.
He secretly let out a sigh, thinking about how ridiculous Lonnie was. Instead of thinking about how to
solve his family crisis, he was busy looking for connections to handle hispany''s affairs.
"So it''s about business..." Old Master Crawford trailed off.
Lonnie nodded eagerly and replied, "Actually, it''s not aplicated project, but it is a small one. That''s
why your grandson, Mr. Crawford was reluctant to take it on. T Corporation''s project department
doesn''t want it either. Old Master Crawford, I had no choice but toe and bother you."
"I see," nodded Old Master Crawford but he remained silent.
Old Master Bourne''s heart skipped a beat and suddenly realized what was happening.
He rushed to exin, "Old Master Crawford, it''s just a project. You only have to talk to Luke and he''ll
definitely take it on, as long as the design drawing is provided by T Corporation."
What Old Master Bourne meant was that Luke did not have to design it himself. It could be done by a T
Corporation''s designer.
"Luke has been busytely. He can''t even handle hispany projects," Old Master Crawford sighed
and shook his head. "Besides, I haven''t intervened with T Corporation''s matters for a long time. If you
really want to work together with T Corporation, you should head there and negotiate with them."
Lonnie felt despair after listening to what he said.
Old Master Crawford had no intention of helping him even if it was for the sake of Old Master Bourne.
It seemed like there was no way the project could bepleted in time!
"Old Master Crawford..." Lonnie refused to give up. He wanted to give it another try. However, before
he could speak, Old Master Bourne interrupted him.
"In this case, we shouldn''t force Old Master Crawford to help us then,” said Old Master Bourne.
Lonnie turned to look at Old Master Bourne with a face full of discontent. What was he saying?
He finally had the chance to meet someone from the Crawford family and he did not want to waste this
opportunity.
"Old Master Bourne, I hope you can understand. It''s the world of the young now. I have been retired for
so long. It will cause many unnecessary troubles if I interfere with thepany''s affairs." said Old
Master Crawford, remaining calm as he watched Lonnie''s reaction.
Lonnie''s wife bullied his precious granddaughter-inw. Of course, the score had to be settled!
Margaret being detained at the police station, and bing a scandal in the headlines was not
enough to set the score even.
Luke protected his wife. Old Master Crawford defended his granddaughter-inw too. That was why he
had to help Luke.
Although Old Master Crawford was using Luke''s name to settle the score with Lonnie, he felt satisfied
that he was able to speak up for Luca!
"Yes. Old Master Crawford, you''re right. I just remembered there''s still something I need to attend to at
thepany. It seems like we won''t be able to y chess today. How about we reschedule for another
day?" said Old Master Bourne. Though he wasn''t lying. Even though it was a Sunday, he had to attend
an international conference today.
He would''ve already been at thepany if it were not for Lonnie.
Lonnie lowered his head in defeat and said nothing.
Old Master Crawford frowned and asked, "We''re not ying chess anymore?"
"I''d love to, but you know, I''m not as lucky as you are. You have a grandson who''s capable enough to
take the responsibility of running thepany. My son and grandson... Forget it, I still have work to do.
I have an important international meeting in half an hour." Fury began to consume Old Master Bourne
as he was reminded of his useless son and grandson.