The words Clayton wanted to stay got stuck in his throat.Yes, Clayton had no immunity when a child acted pampered, especially Lil Michael, who was born with such a soft, cute, and pretty little face.Back then, Clayton felt that if Michael were a girl, Clayton would definitely be reluctant to send her to school.However, now...Clayton immediately noticed that this was the little brat’s method.He smacked Michael’s butt and grunted.“Do you really miss me?”Lil Michael whined and hugged his father’s neck. “I missed you so much. I missed you the most!”Clayton also missed his son, if he did not cause trouble, that is.Lil Michael threw caution to the wind and sweet-talked Clayton so much that it felt cheesy. He coaxed Clayton until Clayton’s face softened, and only stopped when Clayton looked at him with affection.Clayton knew Michael’s little tricks but did not expose them. Instead, he enjoyed them very much.When Michael got off of Clayton, Clayton spoke faintly.“It’s n
Nicole frowned, but after thinking about Clayton’s words, she relaxed again.That was true.“Alright then. I’ll spare some time to play with him tomorrow. He studies too hard lately...”Clayton was speechless.......The next day.Clayton thought that Nicole was just joking and did not expect Nicole to really mean it.He went out early in the morning because of work, so Nicole asked the driver to pick Lil Michael up.Lil Michael carried a striped backpack and looked cute and fair. It made Nicole feel like reaching out to pinch his little face.“Pretty Lady, is it only us today?”Nicole raised her brows and got into the car. “Of course. Shall I take you to the amusement park?”Lil Michael nodded excitedly.“Yeah!”The driver smiled. “Then let’s go...”Nicole watched Lil Michael chatter away and remembered that he had always been like this, clever and innocent.The weather today was still considered good.Lil Michael started running about the moment he set foot into the a
Livia forced a smile.“You remember me.”Nicole smiled. “I’m not senile, but then again, you’ve changed quite a bit.”Livia lowered her eyes for a moment and smiled awkwardly.Nicole looked at Livia’s belly and paused. Since Livia was pregnant, Nicole thought that she should be nicer.“Come and sit down. Are you due soon?”Livia accepted Nicole’s sincerity. She looked around and saw that this was the only rest area, so it would not be nice if she went somewhere else to rest.She nodded and sat down, touching her belly. A gentle light flashed in her eyes when she looked down.“Yes, there’s still ten days until I’m due.”Nicole’s eyes widened in surprise.“Why are you still running around outside? Keith actually let you come out alone?”Livia smiled. “My niece recently came back from abroad, so I brought her out to play for a while. It’s too boring at home, and we’re not too far from home, so it’s fine.”Nicole nodded. “Still, you should be careful.”If it were Nicole, she w
Livia’s face relaxed in an instant at Nicole’s willingness to talk to her.This meant that Nicole did not hate Livia for her gaffe earlier.However, Livia did not know if Nicole brought up Keith on purpose. She bit her lower lips and spoke slowly.“Yes, he’s much better than before. He treats me so well that I’m beginning to feel overwhelmed.”At those words, Livia was silent for a moment before continuing.“Speaking of which, I haven’t formally apologized to you for letting you down. I already had the law firm and fame, but I still went back to my old ways. Nothing except Keith’s attitude seemed to have changed.”When Livia mentioned Keith, she did not look very happy.It seemed Livia was not that grateful for Keith’s current attentiveness.Nicole looked at Livia for a few seconds before she lowered her gaze and looked in another direction.The pirate ship in the distance swayed high up. The crowd screamed and cheered, immersed in the excitement of the moment.Nicole’s tone
Nicole could not help but ask her own questions and looked at Livia strangely.“You were getting along so well with Nathaniel back then, but you suddenly broke up with him. Even if there was a misunderstanding, you should’ve given Nathaniel a chance to solve it, but the speed in which you turned back to Keith really exceeded my expectations...”Nicole spoke carefully. Livia did not react much and only had a dark and gloomy face.It was as if that memory was a Pandora’s box that she hid deeply.However, for others, it was so insignificant.There was a long silence.Nicole thought that Livia would not answer. Maybe Nicole had been too impudent.After all, this was Livia’s past. It would not be good to pry.Just as she looked away to find Lil Michael, Livia suddenly opened her mouth.“Nathaniel and I really weren’t suitable for each other. Dating and marriage are two different things. His family is too far beyond my reach. The Ferguson family looks at me like I’m a scourge. You s
Livia narrated calmly with her head down, as if experiencing the pain of the past all over again.“Was it my fault? Not long after we broke up, Nathaniel came to apologize. He said that he knew who drugged that glass of wine. His mother was the one who did it. He said that he was willing to marry me and hoped that I would forgive his mother. I was already pregnant at that time. I didn’t know what to do. I told him that I was pregnant with another man’s child and asked him if he was still willing to marry me.”Nicole’s eyes flickered, and her expression grew slightly cold.“He refused?”Livia shook her head. She held back the tears in her eyes and took a deep breath.“He hesitated for a minute and agreed. During that minute, I stood in front of him feeling like I was being lynched. I felt like my life had never been so miserable. I’d rather go back and marry Keith than have anything to do with that man. At least, I don’t love Keith, so he can’t hurt me. But for Nathaniel, he was th
Before Nicole had time to think, she was pulled away by Lil Michael.Forget it. It was Livia’s life. What right did Nicole have to get involved?Furthermore, it sounded like Nathaniel was really not a reliable person either.......After playing for a long time, Nicole saw that Lil Michael was already tired, so she suggested going to a nearby restaurant for dinner.Michael naturally agreed to it.He really had a lot of fun today.No one could control a little wild horse off its leash.Nicole also sent a video to Clayton.Clayton replied with a few solemn words.[His Spanish teacher has already rescheduled his class three times…]Nicole ignored the phone and put it down.Clayton was really crazy!Lil Michael ate his steak with great gusto. The smile on his face never faded.It was clear that Michael was happy from the bottom of his heart.Nicole smiled. “Are you happy?”Lil Michael nodded.“Yeah!”“That’s great! Let’s bring your daddy along next time.”Lil Michael sho
Lil Michael looked up at Nicole in a daze. He flushed and nodded.He suddenly realized that he had made Pretty Lady sad.That would not do.If he continued to be like this, Pretty Lady would hate him.Michael did not want that.Instead of that, it would be better to be good and obedient.It was so hard to be him!Michael wanted to grow up soon.Nicole smiled and pinched his little face.“Hurry up and eat. Let’s go back when you’re done.”Lil Michael nodded with delight.Being with Nicole was the most relaxing since he did not have to think about homework or summer camp.It felt too good!......One afternoon.On a rare occasion, Clayton was idle at home. After being repeatedly involved with Michael’s Spanish teacher, he had no choice but to answer the video call.Sitting on the sofa, Clayton spoke to Kevin in English, interspersed with a few sentences of Spanish from time to time.Nicole came out of the study and saw this refreshing scene.She walked around behind Cla
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