Chapter 1997 Ran Into Vivian

Russian food tasted bland to them. Hence, Luca's home-cooked meal smelled so good that it made

them hungry.

Jason was looking forward to it too.

Luca walked into the kitchen and took the plates and cutleries out. Then, she placed them in front of

Luke and Jason. She said, “There aren't many ingredients and spices available here, so the food

might not taste as good.”

Spices such as oregano, rosemary, and thyme were not available in the hotel.

Luca tried using Russian ingredients to prepare Western food.

There were four dishes and soup on the table. Jason swallowed his saliva and suppressed the urge

to immediately pick up his spoon to grab some of them

After all, Luke was still here. He should not be in a rush.

Luca filled their bowls with soup for them. Just then, Luke's phone vibrated.

Luke picked up his phone, glanced at it, and said, "They've already decided on the meeting time."

“Boss, when is it?” Jason asked. They had been communicating with the office in the Capital for the

whole day while they were busy with T Corporation's work matters.

After all, they had to delay their return dates. Hence, they did not waste their time while they were

waiting here. Otherwise, their work would pile up. When they went back, they would have to work

overtime.

“The day after tomorrow.” Luke put his phone down.

"So, we'll have to wait until the day after tomorrow,” Jason spoke hesitantly.

“Is there something you'd like to say?” Luke picked up his bowl and the spoon. Then, he took a sip

of the soup. The taste of the soup was just like how it used to be. Perhaps it was because the soup

did not need so many spices.

"Boss, I think the first party seems to be acting strange this time. They amended the requirements

and postponed the meeting at the last minute. It seems like they're making things convenient for

some companies,” explained Jason. If Jason's analysis was correct, then their efforts that lasted for a

few months would be in vain.

“It could be.” Luke knew it well. However, he was not anxious about it even though they were doing

such a thing.

“Boss, aren't you worried that—"

"They're not going to decide on the winner in advance," said Luke. He was not worried about it.

Luke could briefly understand what was going on with the company.

They were making things easier for certain companies, but they could not decide who would win

the bid.

That was why they postponed the meeting.

Another reason why Luke could stay calm was that he had evidence.

Jason did not say anything when he listened to Luke's tone of voice. He knew Luke must know

something about it.

Well, Luke was the boss. He had been in the business world for years. How could he not know what

was going on?

Luca did not say a word. She sat down and began eating her dinner.

T Corporation was meant to fail in this competition, with or without an insider in that company.

Luke received a call from Ray after dinner.

Ray invited them over to his villa for a gathering.

Luke agreed to go over, then he looked at Luca and said, “Ray invited us to his villa to meet him.”

“Mr. Crawford, can I not go?” Luca asked. She reckoned Ray was still looking for Vivian. She was

afraid that she could not help but blurt everything out if she followed them to Ray's house.

Luca had promised Vivian not to tell anyone.

However, she could not bear to see Vivian's family worrying about her. That was why it would be

best for her not to go to Ray's house.

"Give me a reason.” Luke did not agree right away.

“I've been walking the whole day. I'm tired and would like to rest,” replied Luca.

“Alright.” Luke turned to look at Jason, who was still drinking his soup. He asked, “Are you done?”

"Boss, I'm done.” Jason put down his bowl immediately. He had been eating Russian food for each

meal since he came here. Luca's home-cooked food was delicious.

Therefore, he was reluctant to waste any of it.

Luke threw the napkin on the table and said to Jason, "Wipe your mouth and get ready to depart.”

"Alright, Boss." Jason picked up the napkin and wiped his mouth. Then, he stood up, picked up his

phone, and informed the hotel to get the car ready.

Jason pushed Luke, who was in his wheelchair, out of the suite after the hotel told him that

everything was ready.

There was a sudden silence in the big suite, and Luca was left alone.

Luca did not feel relaxed even though Luke was not there. What she had done was like a rock sitting

on her chest, and it made it difficult for her to breathe.

A driver from the hotel was driving the car. He sent Luke and Jason to Ray's villa.

Ray had sent someone to wait for them at the entrance once he knew that Luke and Jason had

departed from their hotel. The hotel's car had just come to a halt. The man at the entrance came

forward politely and helped Luke get out of the car.

However, the man who was sent to welcome them was not professional enough. Hence, he made

Luke look like he was in a fluster.

Luke was reminded of Luca when he saw the cast on his leg.

Luca was petite, but she was strong and steady when she was helping him up.

The man who came to welcome them was embarrassed when he looked at Luke, who was sitting in

his wheelchair. “I'm sorry, Mr. Crawford. I didn't mean it.”

Luke looked at the burly-looking man. He did not intend to hold him accountable. Instead, he

asked, "Where's Mr. Ray?"

“Boss is already waiting in the house. Let me push you in,” said the man.

Jason dared not to let the man push Luke's wheelchair. He almost made Luke fall when he was

helping Luke to get out of the car.

“I'll do it,” said Jason.

The man smiled embarrassedly and stood aside to make way for Jason. Then, he said, "I'm sorry. A

tough guy like me has never done something like this before.”

Jason pushed Luke's wheelchair and reminded him, “Please lead the way.”

"Oh, okay. This way, please.” The man walked in front of them as he led the way.

The three of them walked across the front yard and into the house.

“Boss is right inside. Please go ahead,” the man said respectfully.

Jason nodded and pushed Luke into the house.

Ray sat on the sofa in the living room while waiting for them. He stood up immediately when he saw

them coming in. “Luke, you're here.”

Luke nodded.

Ray pushed Luke's wheelchair near the sofa.

Luke held the sofa’s armrest and stood up. He hopped and sat on the sofa.

Then, Jason moved the wheelchair away.

"Hansen, bring Mr. Doyle to the lounge area," Ray commanded. He had something to discuss with

Luke.

“Mr. Doyle, this way, please,” said Hansen.

Jason waved his hand to Ray and left the living room together with Hansen.

Ray lifted his hand, and the others who were in the living room left too.

Luke looked at Ray's face. His chiseled face was full of distress.

“You haven't found Vivian yet?” Luke asked.

Ray grew even more distressed when Luke mentioned Vivian. Ray let out a sigh and shook his head.

“Perhaps I can help,” said Luke.

“Do you know where Vivian is?” Ray looked at him with surprise. His men had been looking for

Vivian at every hotel, but there was still no sign of her.

Ray had so many subordinates, and they had spent the whole day looking for her, yet they found

nothing.

Luke had no power or subordinates in Russia. How could that be possible...

“My subordinate saw Vivian today. Perhaps you can head to Ostin Hotel to look for her,” said Luke.

Gale was the one who told Luke that Vivian was staying at Ostin Hotel. Rain failed to track Luca

down yesterday. Hence, Gale was responsible for following Luca today. According to what Gale told

him, when Luca walked out of the clinic, she ran into Vivian.