Nicole paused and nodded. “Yes, it was him.”After all, only Clayton mentioned that speculation before.Unexpectedly, the Stanton family found out this secret as well.Her heart felt like it was being weighed down by a boulder.Nicole was not that happy.She only found it ridiculous.The Sloan family was such a powerful family, and they had many close political and business relations on the surface. They looked spick and shiny, but in reality, they were so dirty and nasty.It was no wonder Quavon was so worried about Isaac’s disappearance!Kai said, “They went from brothers to being father and son? Isn’t that relationship too messy? His father won’t pop out of his grave to hit them, right?”Julie quietly tugged Kai’s shirt.“That’s not the point. With this fact, there’s finally a reason as to why the Sloan family rejects Clayton so much.”Isaac was afraid that there would be another person to compete with him for the family fortune.Isaac knew about this long ago.Kai nodd
Floyd waved his hand. Everything was under his control.Nicole rested her head on Floyd’s shoulder and spoke in a choked voice.“I’m sorry for making you worry, Dad...”The Sloan family must have gone mad trying to find Isaac that they actually ran around the Stanton Mansion to try finding him.They disturbed Floyd’s peaceful life.Nicole was too careless.Floyd smiled faintly. “What haven’t I seen before? I won’t be bothered by something trivial like this. What I’m most worried about is that you’ll be involved in the Sloan family’s affairs.“Are you sure you want to continue your relationship with Clayton?”That was his true purpose in calling Nicole back.“I think that for now, you two can stay away from each other so you’re not misunderstood by others. Move back here for the time being. That way, the people outside will hesitate to do anything to you.”If there was danger, the first thing that came to Floyd’s mind was naturally to protect his daughter.Floyd would be most
“No!” Julie immediately denied.She mumbled in a small voice, “I’m just a little unused to it.”Julie was used to being an independent woman and facing all those difficulties alone.Now that there was suddenly someone standing in front of her to shield and protect her, she was naturally not used to it.Kai not only solved a lot of problems for her, but he was also sweet and mushy to her all day.However, she was unable to resist this kind of life.Julie was immersed in it and could not extricate herself.“Then take your time and get used to it. My third brother has always been clingy. He always puts on a lofty and cold persona, but as you know, he’s actually a warm and sunny tease.”Only the people closest to Kai could see this side of him.Julie hesitated for a few seconds before a smile gradually appeared on her face.What was there to worry about when she had love at her fingertips?“You’re right. I’ll just take it slow.”Nicole smiled. She was naturally happy as well wh
Nicole told Harvey very directly without beating around the bush.After all, being Stanton Corporation’s ambassador was a big role. They would not risk using a tainted artist who might even drag them down.They tried their best, but it also depended on Harvey’s luck.Harvey nodded as if he expected that.Nicole’s phone buzzed, and she clicked into the message. It was from Clayton.[I ordered lunch for you and sent it to your office. Remember to eat it…]Nicole was speechless.She replied. [I’m eating out with a friend.]Then, she sent a picture of the restaurant.Clayton asked. [Are you with a guy or girl?]He also sent an angry emoji.Nicole replied. [A guy, of course.]Clayton then sent a crying emoji.What a childish man.The corners of Nicole’s mouth could not help but curl up.Just then, Nicole suddenly heard an annoying voice coming from the doorway.“Oh my, if it isn’t Ms. Stanton? It must be fate that let us meet here...”Nicole’s smile faded, and her cold and
Ava’s eyelashes quivered, and she panicked a little.“I...”Nicole smiled. She did not give Ava a chance to explain and turned to Isaac.She spoke with a frivolous tone. “Or do you think you have nothing to worry about now that you have a new backer?”Ava’s face paled, but before she could speak, Isaac immediately spoke up to clear their relationship.“Haha... You’ve misunderstood. I’m not familiar with Ms. York. We’re only having lunch together for business.”Isaac’s words that cleared up their relationship made Ava, his female companion, very embarrassed.Nicole’s lips curved, and Isaac looked at her with a smile.“Ms. Stanton, come to me any time when you’re tired of playing with my nephew. I’d love to go out with you.”Nicole’s smile faded slightly.She rolled her eyes in her heart.“You must be joking, Mr. Sloan. You didn’t even make it to the waiting list.”Isaac raised his brows and did not say anything. Then, he moved sideways to the position inside the corridor.A
The President of Golden Sea Corporation was confused. “Ava is eating here too? Why didn’t you say so earlier?”Hayley snorted coldly. “Let’s go have lunch with her...”The man looked at her, gratified.“You finally accepted her. We’ll be a family soon, so it’s good to get along with each other...”He spoke as they walked along. He was very surprised when he saw Nicole, but before he could greet her, he was dragged away by Hayley.They sidled forward and went to the semi-concealed room in the corridor.Hayley pushed open the half-lowered bamboo shades, and two shrill women’s cries suddenly rang out one after the other.“Ah—”“Ah—”The former was Hayley.The latter was Ava.The man behind Hayley saw the situation inside and stiffened. His face flushed uglily as he pushed his daughter away and rushed in.“You b*tch! How dare you cheat on me?!”In an instant, all kinds of screams, fighting, and sounds of items shattering sounded inside...Then, Isaac crawled out with dishevel
Ava lay on the ground, twitching and trembling.“I... I was forced to. It was that man who came onto me. I didn’t want this!”The President of Golden Sea Corporation slapped Ava.“Bullsh*t! Do you think I’m blind? You clearly climbed on him yourself. You b*tch! I really was blind. You were rejected by the circle, but I still wanted to marry you even though everyone was spitting on you. Look what happened? This is how you repay me?!”Ava was dizzy from the beating.Tears and snot covered her face, making her look pitiful and miserable.“I’m devoted to you. I was wrong this time, so please forgive me. It was that man who seduced me. I just made a mistake that all women in the world would make!”The President of Golden Sea Corporation was livid.“Forgive you? I caught you red-handed and you still want me to forgive you? I must’ve been blind to take a fancy to a slut like you. We’re breaking off the engagement. Immediately! I was unlucky to have met you!”He pushed the woman wrapp
Ava stiffened, covered her face, and glared at Hayley ruthlessly.“Get lost! You have no right to speak here!”Hayley laughed softly. “I’ve never stopped my dad from finding a stepmother for me, but I refuse to accept a vixen like you as my stepmother. It’s too degrading to pick up a woman from the garbage!”Her grandmother often told her that her dad would have to marry sooner or later, so Hayley was already mentally prepared for that.However, she could not accept it if her stepmother had too different an image from what she remembered of her mother.It was simply a nightmare!Hayley turned around and left after she spoke.The waiter stood outside carefully with a jacket.Hayley looked at it and smiled. “There’s no need to give her clothes. She’s a woman who can take off her clothes at any time. She has a fetish for indecent exposure. Bill her for the damage. If she can’t afford to pay, then send the bill to Camron Dudley’s house. After all... She’s the daughter of the Dudley
Chatty and Fischer had been apart for so long, so they cried when they finally hugged.Fischer could not bear to see her cry.When her sobbing eased a little, Fischer lowered his head to wipe her tears and gently coaxed her not to cry.Chatty took a deep breath and calmed herself down as soon as possible.She had so many questions for him.Seeing that her eyes were swollen from crying, Fischer pinched her cheek and said with a smile, “Do you still want to drink coffee? If you don’t want this, we can go to my place, and I’ll make you a cup of coffee.”Chatty nodded.Fischer let down his hand and naturally held Chatty’s hand. He turned around to pick up her bag and pushed the door open.The waiter at the back was envious that they were such a perfect match.Chatty saw that he was holding her hand and felt as if an electric current passed through her heart.When they were young, Fischer often held her hand. They were inseparable, and he liked her the most.Was he still the same
After Chatty left, Clayton sighed miserably for several days, and Nicole was speechless when she saw this.Life in school was not so boring.Although Chatty had been spoiled since childhood, she was not arrogant or insufferable.Chatty was bubbly, outgoing, and clever, so she was very popular.From time to time, she invited everyone to party in her big villa. Thus, everyone loved her even more.Chatty also enjoyed her time alone.She would go for a walk along the Seine and feed the pigeons in the sunset...However, she always felt that someone was watching her whenever she was alone.Even so, she did not think much about it. After all, her father arranged so many security personnel for her.Maybe that stare was from a bodyguard.Chatty walked alone in the sunset with an ice cream in hand and a limited-edition bag that her mom bought for her. Chatty was planning to send this bag back to Mediania.She was a young and beautiful lady with stunning features, so she was a sight to
Clayton talked to Chatty about studying abroad.Chatty agreed without hesitation.He asked her where she wanted to go, to which she replied that she was fine with anywhere except France.Clayton pondered for a while before asking, “Are you reluctant about France because of Fischer?”Chatty’s eyes turned red.“I don’t remember him at all. Daddy, don’t mention him!”She felt aggrieved.Chatty grew up with him, and he suddenly disappeared one day.It felt like a dream.That person was no longer behind her. Fischer was no longer around.Chatty missed him very much, but Fischer did not even say goodbye.Clayton touched her head and looked at his daughter in distress.“Chatty, now that you’ve grown up, you should know that Fischer had no choice but to leave. He also couldn’t contact you, so if you see him in the future, don’t blame him.”Chatty stubbornly turned her head away, pretending not to care.She was the apple of Clayton’s eye, so when had she ever suffered any grievanc
In the blink of an eye, Chatty grew up.As soon as she graduated from high school, she found a boyfriend.She was also happy to go home and share the good news with Nicole.Nicole did not think much of it. She thought that her daughter should enjoy the feeling of sweet and youthful love.Thus, Nicole asked Chatty about her feelings and did not think she was too serious in a relationship.Nicole felt that she could turn a blind eye to it.However, when Clayton found out, he could not sleep all night.Clayton intended to have a good talk with his daughter.Chatty did not think much of it.“Everyone in my class has a boyfriend. If I didn’t have one, I wouldn’t be able to keep up with the trend! Of course, I have to date while I’m young. Otherwise, it won’t be considered puppy love anymore! Life without a first love isn’t perfect!”Clayton tried to persuade her. “You’re still young. If you see the world, you’ll know that men aren’t great.”“Then is Mommy blind since she’s with y
Another surveillance footage showed that the waiter almost dropped the tray because of the instability of the wine glasses, so the waiter moved the position of the wine glass. However, Jade was unaware of this.The autopsy results came out overnight.Jade was found to be poisoned by potassium cyanide.The ingredients were the same as the small bottle that Jade was carrying.Jade intentionally wanted to kill someone, but she accidentally killed herself.She would never understand which part of her scheme went wrong and why she ended up dead.The police checked the surveillance footage and found that the small bottle was initially dropped by Selena’s aunt.They followed the lead and arrested her.The aunt confessed everything without omission and told the police that she was threatened, so she had to go to the event.However, the aunt did not want to harm anyone, so she took the opportunity of her fall to throw away the bottle of medicine.Unexpectedly, Jade did not give up and
Jade was silent for a moment. Then, she pursed her lips.“I don’t care what method you use. You must get your parents to see Selena. Otherwise, I will make your parents drink this bottle of potassium cyanide.”Jennifer raised her head abruptly. Her face was extremely pale.“Okay.”She spoke in a low voice.The uneasiness and fear in her eyes could not be concealed.......A few days later, the opportunity came.Eric specially brought Selena to attend a charity auction to relax her mind.Moreover, he also bought a lot of jewelry and antiques. Soon, he became the focus of the crowd.After the auction, there was a charity dinner.Jennifer’s parents managed to get an invitation through various channels.Jade was already in the center of the venue. She wanted to watch this good show, but Jennifer’s parents came late, and the crowd dispersed when they arrived.Jade was furious.If they missed this opportunity, how long would they have to wait for the next opportunity?The Stan
When Selena talked about Nicole and Eric, she had a smile on her face, and there was no concern or disgust in her eyes.It was probably because Selena felt that Eric had left his past behind.Eric would never approach Nicole again, and they each had their own lives.Nicole smiled. The gemstone bracelet in the box was shiny and beautiful. It was extravagant with each carefully crafted gemstone. There was a kind of wild and exquisite beauty to it.Nicole shook her head and could not help but laugh.“I liked collecting these a few years ago, but I’ve restrained myself now. Thank you, I really like it!”Selena took the initiative to give her a gift, which showed that she did not mind Nicole’s past with Eric. They just laughed it off.Nicole wore the bracelet on her wrist. It was indeed very beautiful.Selena smiled and was very happy to see that Nicole liked it.“The past is in the past. Let’s forgive each other, okay?”Nicole nodded with sore eyes.“It’s a pity I didn’t prepare
Jade’s rudeness made Floyd’s face darken.Nicole twitched the corner of her mouth indifferently.“The shares of Stanton Corporation belong to the Stanton family. Back then, Uncle Noah signed his shares over to the company so that he would only enjoy the dividends. Now that he has left the company, he will not be able to enjoy the dividends. Aunt Jade, your plan has failed. These shares aren’t part of your property division. Even if they are to be divided, the interests of the company come first.”Jade’s complexion was dull.“Then what should I do? If he goes to jail, how will I survive? I don’t care! Those shares must be given to me! Otherwise, I won’t rest!”Jade sat there looking like a rogue, as if she was determined to get the shares.Floyd’s face was gloomy, and he glanced at Jade with a complicated look.“You should go back and wait for the police and the company’s notice. Noah stole hundreds of millions of dollars from the company. The company is nice enough not to chase
Jade’s face turned pale.“You should try both, or at least find a reliable lawyer to get him less jail time.”Nicole could not help but chuckle.She interrupted their conversation.“Aunt Jade, in fact, you came at the right time. We’re here to discuss how to rescue Uncle Noah!”Jade glanced at her in surprise and disbelief.“Then… What did you discuss?”Clayton smiled inexplicably. His warm gaze fell on Nicole, and he looked like he was watching a good show.Nicole sighed.“Actually, we have consulted a lawyer. The worst-case scenario is the death penalty. After all, he killed two people. But there is a way. Uncle Noah was married to you back then, right? As long as you come forward to testify that Uncle Noah has been with you all the time, so he didn’t have a chance to commit those crimes, there may be a glimmer of hope!”Jade’s face turned pale instantly, and she stood up in shock.“You… You want me to give a false statement? How could I? This is illegal!”Nicole sneered