Clayton looked at it and smiled. “That’s because there’s a fixed amount of condensing agent that can keep the fog at a sufficient concentration level for a fixed period of time…”Clayton finished explaining and sighed as he hugged Nicole.“I’m proposing to you. I’m not trying to teach you how this science works. Can’t you focus on what’s important here?”Nicole could not help but let out a laugh. She turned around to hug him back.“Thank you. I love it. As long as the diamond ring is big enough, the ceremony isn’t important. After all, the thought is in the diamond ring!”Nicole reassured Clayton that the evening had been a success, especially that meteor shower, which was very stunning.Such an unprecedented proposal was enough to make her happy.Clayton hugged her and chuckled.“Had I known that’s your request, I would’ve gotten you a bigger one!”Nicole said, “This is good enough. If it’s any bigger, I won’t be able to wear it!”Clayton was speechless.The two of them kis
Nicole reached out her hand and looked at the big diamond ring on her finger.She calmly said, “Mm, I know. That’s not a projection or drones. It’s a chemical reaction produced by some special element and fog. As the fog evaporates, it creates the illusion of a meteor shower…”Nicole finished briefly and suddenly felt the silence from over the phone.After a long time, Nicole called out to her.“Yvette?”Yvette could not help but ask, “OMG! Was that proposal prepared for you? Did Clayton do that?”Nicole curled her lips.“Yup!”Yvette sighed in shock.“Holy sh*t! Here I am trying to find out who did it, but it turned out to be yours?! Why is he so fast? Is it because you’re pregnant, so he wants to push things on quickly? Mr. Sloan is really something, huh?”Nicole could not help but sigh and rubbed her head.“It’ll happen sooner or later anyway. I also didn’t expect it, but I’m quite satisfied.”“How can you NOT be satisfied?! What else do you want?”Yvette laughed. “You
Nicole was not involved with the wedding arrangements and was shocked when she saw it.Even though she had attended many elite weddings and had seen many customs of the gentry, she felt that this wedding that Clayton planned was a mix of freedom, wildness, opulence, and joy. It had completely exceeded her expectations.The public did not know about their wedding, nor was any of the media invited. Everyone who attended the wedding was advised to put away their phones to enjoy the ceremony.Thus, the outside world did not know that Nicole and Clayton had gotten married.The married Nicole felt no different from her unmarried self, so she happily accepted the status quo.One day, Nicole was working at the office.Yvette ran over with great enthusiasm and dragged her to a private auction.This auction was different from the past.Those who were invited to participate were members only, and the goods auctioned inside were treasures collected by the elites.This auction was held eve
Nicole shook her head. “No, it’s mine.”Yvette was stunned and jerked her head up to look at her.“Why didn’t you spend his money? Aren’t you guys already married? Isn’t his money also yours?”Nicole pursed her lips and raised her eyebrows.She never thought about that before.“Does it matter whose money I spend?”Yvette looked at Nicole speechlessly.“Of course, it matters! Do you know how much money he has? Do you know what he spends his money on? If he doesn’t let you spend his money, he’ll spend it on other women instead. You have to keep an eye on his money. Even if you don’t lack money, you can’t let go of it, understand?”Nicole was shocked by Yvette’s remarks.Yvette sighed and wrapped her arms around herself.“Anyway, I basically never spend my own money now. Lance has money, so I can spend it as I please. The more I spend, the more he earns. I can’t let him think that I’m low-maintenance. Otherwise, he’ll think that women outside are more valuable than me, right?”
Clayton had some mixed feelings. He did not expect that he was so vulnerable in the eyes of others, especially to Nicole and her best friend.He was going bankrupt?Clayton’s gaze was cold as he looked at Roland next to him.“Help me do something...”At night.Nicole took a shower and was enjoying her skincare routine. Although she could not use cosmetics that were too stimulating during pregnancy, she deliberately got someone to get some cosmetics for her skin type that were suitable for use during pregnancy.Thus, her skincare routine had not fallen behind at all.Clayton was busy in the study, so Nicole did not bother him.She was in a daze when she heard the sound of the doorbell outside, followed by the sound of the door closing.A minute later.Clayton arrived in front of her with a thick bag of documents.Nicole blinked her eyes in confusion.It was already so late. Why was he so serious?Clayton pursed his lips. “It’s a gift for you.”Nicole smiled and reached out
Nicole raised her brows. “You’re willing to do that?”“Why wouldn’t I be?”Clayton smiled. “I don’t mind not getting any money in the future, but you have to give me some allowance because I still have to buy you gifts!”For some reason, every time Nicole looked at Clayton’s smile, it felt like she ate a mouthful of cotton candy. The sweetness spread all the way to her heart.Clayton kept his word and handed all his bank cards to Nicole, leaving only one card with a low credit limit for himself.Nicole nodded calmly, then Clayton went up and kissed her on her lips.“Happy?”Nicole nodded again.Clayton said, “Then you’ll reward me, right?”He spoke in a low voice.While Nicole was still in a daze, he picked her up and walked to the bedroom. His voice turned husky.“Okay, my wife?”Nicole dodged his kiss with some panic. She placed her hands on his shoulders and refused.“No, did you forget that I’m pregnant?”Clayton tightly clasped her waist and peppered kisses on her fa
Clayton called the bodyguard, and the bodyguard booked the flight overnight and sent Lil Michael back.Lil Michael had just opened his eyes when the plane landed.Susan, the nanny, was excited for him.“Mr. Sloan agreed for you to come back!”Lil Michael was so excited that he was about to jump in joy. “I’m gonna see Pretty Lady! Oh no, I haven’t prepared a gift yet...”Susan said, “It’s more important to meet her first. Go on!”Lil Michael nodded excitedly. He already thought about what gifts to prepare for Nicole on the way back.The car went straight to Stanton Mansion.The Stanton family knew that Lil Michael was coming back and made sure to prepare a welcome party for him.Lil Michael had lived in Stanton Mansion for quite some time, so his popularity in the Stanton family was still a cut above that of Clayton’s.Therefore, the dishes that the butler prepared were all Lil Michael’s favorites.Clayton saw the Stanton family waiting excitedly for Lil Michael’s arrival and
Nicole asked Lil Michael from time to time with a smile what he was happy about. Michael thought about the interesting things he encountered and told them about it. The whole family laughed together.Clayton followed with a lukewarm smile and always felt like this boy was holding back something bad.After eating, Lil Michael went upstairs to play with Tigger. Tigger’s chip had a very favorable impression on Lil Michael, so they soon began to play together.Nicole noticed Clayton’s lukewarm attitude toward Lil Michael. Although Clayton was usually slightly harsh on Michael, he still loved Michael in his heart.Lil Michael was now in his rebellious stage, so their relationship might not be smooth sailing. However, Nicole still thought that Lil Michael had a great character.When Nicole was Michael’s age, she felt like she could tear down the house at the slightest bit of displeasure.Therefore, when everyone was chatting, Nicole left on the pretext of going to the study to find a b
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