“Ms. Allison, let me pour the wine for you," said Sophian excitedly. The negative feelings from being ignored by Luke
turned into excitement.
She took the bottle of red wine from Allison and poured wine into the three wine glasses.
Luke frowned when he saw the dark red color liquid flowing into the glass.
Then, he turned to look at Allison.
Allison had already picked up the glass and was ready to make a toast with him. "Son, cheers. It's been a long time
since I had dinner with you. Stop turning me down."
Luke had no choice but to pick up his wine glass and toast with her.
Allison took a sip of the red wine and noticed that Luke had not drunk any of it. Then, she convinced him, "Luke,
why aren't you drinking it?"
Luke had no choice but to take a sip of the wine.
Allison smiled and said, "What's wrong with you lately? You only took a small sip of the wine. I knew I did many
things that made you hate me back then, but I truly want to patch things up with you now. It wasn't easy for me to
raise you and survive in the Crawford family. You should be understanding and forgive me. It was my first time
becoming a mother too. Let me raise my glass as an apology for everything I've done wrong in the past. I hope you
can stay healthy and happy for the rest of your life."
Allison pretended to drink the wine in her glass, showing remorse and regret.
Sophian could not help but be impressed with her.
Allison did not even feel sorry at all. After spending time with her for some time, Sophian knew Allison only
remembered everything the others had done to her.
It was impressive for her to be able to express regret even though she did not truly feel that way...
Sophian looked at the wine in Luke's glass. She had taken a few sips of the wine too, and she could not help but
secretly hope that Luke could drink more of it..
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAllison noticed that Luke was frowning and did not intend to drink the wine. She wondered if she had made a big
deal out of it that Luke now refused to believe in her.
She pretended to be in distress and said, "Luke, I'm going to Seoul after the New Year for the surgery. If I'm lucky
enough, I can come back with my face recovered. I'll appreciate the chance given to me this time. I promise to
become a good mother and a nice grandmother. If it fails."
Allison hesitated.
Sophian immediately continued, "Ms. Allison, don't worry. The surgery will be a success." Allison deliberately shook
her head and turned to look at Luke. "I've said so many things. Why can't you forgive me? I made many mistakes in
the past, but I need a chance to make things up to you. I'll apologize to everyone I've hurt after my face recovers.
Is that okay, Luke?"
Luke did not answer her. He refused to believe a word that Allison said.
It was ear-piercing to listen to such insincere words...
Luke drank a mouthful of wine impatiently.
Although Allison did not get his reply, she got what she wanted.
There were no drugs added to the wine, but Sophian had done something to the wine glass. She had sprinkled
some transparent powder in the glass.
Both men and women would be enamored after taking the powder.
Allison took another sip of the wine. That was all she could do to help, and she would leave the rest to Sophian.
If Sophian could not even deal with Luke, who had been drugged, Allison would consider her a worthless person.
Sophian could not help but feel thrilled when she watched Luke swallowing the wine. She had succeeded, and she
would become Luke's woman tonight!
Luke put down the glass of wine and ate even faster.
Allison noticed that Luke was only eating the pasta. She picked up the serving spoon and helped him with the grilled
chicken. "Luke, have some grilled chicken. Don't just eat the pasta."
Luke put the grilled chicken aside and frowned, "I don't like grilled chicken."
Allison was surprised and tried to convince Luke to eat more, "You're always working so hard. You have to eat
something else apart from just pasta."
Luke remained silent.
Sophian diffused the awkward situation and tried to show how virtuous she was in front of Luke. "Ms. Allison,
perhaps the food I prepared doesn't suit Mr. Crawford's taste.."
Luke did not respond. He placed his plate on the table.
He had already finished the pasta.
"I'm done. Enjoy your dinner." Luke was about to stand up as he said that.
Allison noticed that Luke was about to leave and immediately said, "Luke, you're going back now?" "I've had dinner.
Is there anything else?" Luke frowned. He could feel a burning sensation in his body. Was it because of the red
wine?
It had been some time since he drank wine. He reckoned that his body might not have gotten used to it.
Sophian quickly put down her cutleries. Although the drug had instant effects, they would need another 10 minutes
to reap its full effects. Then, she said, "Mr. Crawford, Ms. Allison prepared some fruits for you." "I hate eating fruits."
Luke gave Allison a stern look. The two of them were trying to make him stay. "You know that."
“Yes. I know you hate fruits, but I want you to stay for a while more." Allison furrowed her brows, pretending to be
upset.
She had no idea that the expression on her face made her look ugly as hell.
"You invited me over for dinner, and I've already finished eating dinner. You'd better not head to Crawford Manor.
Otherwise, you won't get the chance to travel to Seoul if you cause any trouble," said Luke.
Luke had noted down every penny he spent on Allison.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAllison was penniless when she came out of prison. Luke was the one who paid for her expenses.
Hence, Allison had no savings now after spending all the money.
It would be too late if Allison pissed him off when she wanted to return to Seoul for the surgery.
Allison was flabbergasted. She suddenly thought that she might be doomed for helping Sophian.
However, Luke had already drunk that glass of wine. There was no turning back for her.
"Luke, I just want to patch things up with you. I don't mean to..." Allison wiped the tears she squeezed out at the
corner of her eyes.
She could not lose her only financial support!
Allison pretending to play the victim did not arouse Luke's sympathy for her. Luke rose to his feet. Suddenly, a hot
flash spread throughout his brain. He fell back into the chair as his legs felt weak.
Sophian was delighted to see the drug working on him. Luke had lost his strength now. He would pounce on her like
a hungry wolf anytime soon.
Sophian and Allison exchanged glances with each other. Sophian immediately asked, "Mr. Crawford, are you drunk?
Why don't I help you to the bedroom to get some rest?"
Sophian came forward to help Luke up.
The warning bell in Luke's mind was ringing loudly. He used up all the strength left in him and pushed Sophian away
from him, "Go away!"
"Ah!" Sophian did not expect Luke to still have the strength to resist her. She stepped back to find her balance back.
"Mr. Crawford, you're drunk.." Sophian said in an aggrieved manner.
Men loved pitiful and fragile women. Luke was not an exception, right?
Luke glowered at her and asked, "Did you add something to the wine?"
Alcohol was the only liquid that could quickly dissolve various types of drugs. That was why Luke was sure
something was wrong with the wine instead of the food.