The Stanton Mansion front gates.Keith Ludwig was in the car when he gave Nicole a call.Nicole sounded like she was already sleeping because she picked up impatiently.“Who is this?”Keith pursed his lips and replied, “It’s me, Keith Ludwig. Uh... Ferg had one too many drinks and he’s right outside your house. Can you come out for a sec so he can say what he wants to?”There were a few seconds of silence over the phone. Nicole seemed to have woken up.Her voice was calm and deep. “You can take him and get the hell out of my house!”Keith was speechless for a moment.He struggled. “But we’re already here… If you don’t come out, I’ll just leave him at the door. You’re responsible if he freezes to death!”After that, he hung up the phone and patted his chest.Talking to Nicole now needed a lot of courage!Keith dragged Eric out of the car and sat him down at the gates. It was an extremely unmissable spot right in the middle.He was a little torn. “Ferg, I’m doing this for you
There was an emergency at one of Stanton Corporation’s overseas subsidiaries that had to be dealt with immediately.Grant had some urgent business at headquarters, so he could not leave for the moment. Nicole then took on the task and went on Grant’s behalf. In the meantime, she could also get a change of environment.The news that Nicole had left the country reached Eric’s ears an hour later. At that moment, he was drinking a cup of hangover tea in his office.“What?”Eric was shaken and did not care that the tea had spilled on some important documents. He stood up immediately.For some reason, he felt a vague pain in his waist.“She left the country?”Mitchell nodded. “Yes, when I sent a return gift to the Stanton Mansion, it was received by Young Master Kai. He said that Ms. Stanton is leaving the country and may not come back again…”Eric’s face changed drastically. ‘She’s leaving?!’“Where did she go? Which flight did she take?”His heart and mind were in a mess. He was
Nicole’s cold attitude did not cause the slightest dissatisfaction in Eric. Instead, his eyes were so gentle and warm as he stared at her.“No, I’m just asking. It’s fine if you don’t tell me.”Anyway, Eric had plenty of ways to find out.Eugene Lacroix, who was standing next to Nicole, coughed slightly. “Ms. Stanton, your friend?”“No.” Nicole immediately denied it.“Since we’ve settled the issue, would you like to stay back for a few days before leaving?” Eugene suggested.Eric’s gaze turned a few degrees colder. His eyes that were glaring at Eugene carried an indescribable chill.Nicole frowned and shook her head.“Next time. I still have some urgent matters to deal with back home.”“That’s too bad... Have a safe trip home then.”Eugene extended his hand politely. Nicole smiled and shook hands with him before she turned to leave.Eric followed her with big strides.The two of them looked perfect when they stood together. They could be the center of attention wherever the
Nicole wore simple and comfortable casual clothes and very light makeup. Even so, it could not hide her brilliance and charm. She still had such noble and confident temperament. Miles casually waved at her. Fabian politely went over to hug and shake hands with her.Mikayla was wearing a cocktail dress and looked quite stunning. She smiled carefully and was a lot more conscientious after what happened last time.”“Nicole, long time no see…”Nicole smiled politely. It was not too warm or too cold. She just looked at Mikayla’s getup strangely.‘This is an adventure show. Why is she dressed like she’s gonna walk the red carpet? Does she think that netizens are easy to fool?’However, Nicole kept her mouth shut since it was none of her business.They were just here to participate in the show, not to make relationships.Since everyone arrived, the director briefed them and started the live broadcast.Everyone was just waiting for the director to finish his long speech. Even Nathani
Everyone’s eyes turned to Eric in unison.The director introduced very grandly that the purpose of Eric’s visit was mostly to experience the innovative nature of this program.Nathaniel did not believe one word of it. He knew that his uncle was just being pervasive.His business finally survived after so much hardship, but it easily became one of many businesses under Eric’s portfolio.More annoyingly, Nathaniel had to grit his teeth and force himself to thank his “benevolent” Uncle Eric!Nathaniel felt like his chest was so stuffy that he could not breathe.The director smiled brightly and put an opaque box in the middle.“This time, we have six participants, two per group. Those who draw the same color will be a team.”Everyone was just about to draw their cards when the director stopped them.“Mr. Ferguson has a selection card in his hand. Since he’s our mystery guest this time, he has the priority to choose.”Eric stood there, looking tall and upright. His noble and stron
Nicole stood there, drew back her hand, and rolled her eyes at Eric.“Hah! Mysterious guest? Had I known that Ferguson Corporation is investing in this program, I wouldn’t have given Niel that hundred million.”What a waste!Eric raised his eyebrows and deliberately lowered his voice as if he was whispering to her.“Then I’ll have him return it to you.”‘Who wants your stupid money!’ Nicole thought.Eric saw that she was ignoring him and coughed slightly.“This is all arranged by the program team. You won’t be a spoilsport just because of our relationship, right?”Nicole glanced at him indifferently.She hooked her lips and said, “Sorry, Mr. Ferguson, you can’t influence me anymore. Don’t be too presumptuous to get close to me, and don’t disturb me from making money... To sponsor young hunks!”Eric’s face stiffened slightly. The corners of his lips twitched, and he stopped speaking to her.Even if he was angered by her words, he had no choice but to endure it since he was th
Mikayla’s face was extremely ugly. She felt so aggrieved and ashamed when Nathaniel exposed her thoughts.“I... I accidentally stepped on my dress and fell!”Nathaniel stretched his tone. “Oh…”No one believed her.Nicole was speechless, but she just wanted to quickly complete the task and did not want to stay here.She proposed. “Do you want to change your clothes?”Mikayla nodded and hurriedly stood up.Miles spoke cautiously. “You didn’t twist your ankle and want me to carry you again, right? I recently twisted my back…”Mikayla’s face instantly flushed red.Miles was simply humiliating her for pretending in the last episode.She looked at Eric, who did not even care about her. It looked like he also knew that she fell on him on purpose.The look of disgust in his eyes also made Mikayla extremely embarrassed.She was just a clown after all her hard work and effort.Who would have thought that Eric would choose not to catch her from behind and would kick her upstairs ins
Eric raised his eyebrows. “I’m going to look here too.”He pretended to open a cabinet. Nicole glared at him, ignored him, and continued to flip through the things.Out of the corner of his eyes, Eric saw a small, inconspicuous box on top of the cabinet.Nicole tiptoed and was just about to reach it.Just before she could hold it steady, the box fell.It was too late to dodge. Nicole saw that it was about to smash on her forehead and closed her eyes tightly. Her heart sank.‘Ugh! What bad luck!’However, the expected pain did not happen. Instead, a large, slightly cool hand with a faint scent of cologne covered her head and blocked her eyes.Nicole could feel the dull thud of the box falling and hitting the back of Eric’s hand, but he did not flinch.At that moment, her heart felt like it had been hit by that box and fluttered slightly.Eric removed his hand. His voice was magnetic and mellow.“Luckily it didn’t hit you...”He handed the box in his hand to her. “I don’t thi
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