Percy rarely displayed 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 explained the matter to him.
Luke looked solemn. After he heard about Percy's plan, 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 income 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 accounts. 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 account later." Percy glanced 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 the coming 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 planted 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 days later, 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 been complaining," 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 complaining 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 the last few days when Luca was at home, apart from taking care of the children, she also did all the chores in the
villa 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.
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 villa would all be taken care of by Aunt Neile then.
Luca felt a little reluctant to let go of the peace she felt the last 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 the last
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 his lap again.
"Mm, I'll sort out the details of the data today and then I can send it to the village chief. He'll carry out the inspection work with the
housing construction department. Then I can have the construction team build according to the drawing." Luke displayed his
design drawing. He did not explain much as he knew that she understood it.