Ivy’s unorthodox tactics were exposed under the sun. There was no escape.She sat there and waited until dusk because she dared not leave.Ivy had thought of countless tricks to deal with Nicole’s reactions.What would Nicole do to her?Would Nicole get angry, annoyed, or hit her? Ivy’s target was Eric Ferguson, which Nicole was aware of. Thus, Ivy thought that no matter what, Nicole would treat her a little differently.However, at this moment, she suddenly realized that she was nothing to Nicole.Just as how Nicole hired her openly, Nicole could also fire her at will.Nicole walked out of the office confidently in her stilettos. Besides her bodyguard and assistant, some department heads flanked her sides to consult her opinion on urgent matters.They all looked at Nicole ingratiatingly and respectfully.That kind of mighty aura was something Ivy dared not even imagine having. Ivy suddenly noticed the gap between herself and Nicole.Even if Ivy’s status as a chairman’s ill
Harrison Villa.Ivy Harrison sensed that the atmosphere was not right as soon as she entered the door.She saw Joy Harrison’s car parked in the courtyard, so she must have come back.Usually, Joy would make a big fanfare of her presence because she wanted everyone to know that she was home.It had never been so quiet when Joy was around.This silence made Ivy more apprehensive.As soon as Ivy pushed the door open, a glass ashtray was hurled at her. Ivy was shocked and felt a sharp pain in her shoulder.She gritted her teeth as cold sweat dripped from her forehead. Her face was pale as she looked up and saw the two people sitting on the sofa. Joy and Eli Harrison were staring at her with cold and grim faces.“You still have the nerve to come back?! I asked you to approach Eric Ferguson, but you came running back here, not to mention the big mess you’ve caused!”Joy angrily hurled insults at Ivy. She had been keeping her wrath pent up inside as she waited for Ivy to return.She
Joy Harrison’s face was glum as she scolded Ivy Harrison. Joy finally could not stand it and went up to slap Ivy.“It’s all your fault! What exactly did you do to make Nicole so angry? The high-society ladies are now laughing at me for having such a useless sister like you!”The elite circle was not very big, to begin with. Harrison Corporation was only big domestically and was not on the same level as the internationally renowned Stanton Corporation. Thus, Joy’s circle was not the same as Nicole’s.Joy knew that Nicole’s circle was composed of the ultimate elites who stood at the top of the food chain, and she could only look up to her.Ivy’s face was hot and painful from the slap.All she felt was panic and shame.It turned out that Nicole was not oblivious to what Ivy had done to her.Nicole did not bother to deal with Ivy and went directly to Harrison Corporation.The Harrison family was to take responsibility for Ivy’s mistakes.This was a clear warning to Ivy so that she
In the luxury van not far from Stanton Tower.A nanny and a bodyguard were sitting next to the blonde and curly-haired Lil Michael. The three of them sat there obediently with their hands on their knees like schoolchildren.Opposite them was Clayton Sloan, who came uninvited.Aside from Lil Michael, everyone else feared Clayton.Thus, the nanny and bodyguard, who would usually give Lil Michael ideas on how to impress Nicole, kept their mouths shut and tried to reduce their presence.Only Lil Michael dared to express his dissatisfaction.“Daddy, please get out of the car. This is my date with Pretty Lady. I don’t want a third wheel to disturb us!”Lil Michael pouted and sat there with his hands on his waist, trying desperately to make his aura seem stronger.Clayton was holding an iPad as he finished typing out the last email before he looked up at his son.His voice was gentle.“I happen to be free and have some work to discuss with Pretty Lady, so it’s no harm for me to join
Nicole could not read Lil Michael’s thoughts, so she said, “Of course, I don’t mind.”Lil Michael looked disappointed, but after seeing Tigger, he rejuvenated his spirit and hugged Tigger excitedly without letting go.They soon arrived at the restaurant.Lil Michael did not rush to get out of the car. Instead, he acted mysteriously and asked Nicole and his father to go in first.The restaurant was quiet. It looked like it had been bought out in advance.Clayton was a gentleman and walked to the front to pull out the chair for Nicole. The table was lit with candles. The atmosphere was beautiful and ambiguous.A few minutes later.Lil Michael excitedly came over with a shoebox-sized box and a big bouquet of white chrysanthemums.Nicole saw the flowers and wanted to faint.Clayton also did not expect his son to bring bereavement flowers. He froze for a moment and thought that this kid really hid it well.He seemed to regret tagging along at this moment.For a while, the two adu
Tigger thought, ‘How dare you question that I’m not a real tiger!’It shook its tail and instantly felt that Lil Michael was not cute anymore.Lil Michael frowned. To verify the tiger’s authenticity, Lil Michael took a piece of beef jerky from the table and put it in Tigger's mouth.“Eat it then, little tiger!”Tigger desperately wanted to get rid of this kid’s grasp, but it was too weak.It felt so aggrieved.Just when Nicole was about to help, Tigger waved his front paws in the air.“I can’t eat! I’m a fake tiger…”Tigger’s dignity as a fierce tiger was swept down the drain because of a kid.It shook its fur and rested in Lil Michael’s arms speechlessly as it stared aggrievedly at Nicole.‘Mama didn’t even help me…’Nicole bowed her head and ate quietly.Since Clayton had expressed interest in her before, Nicole tried her best to hide the trace of awkwardness she felt.The two adults did not mention a word of what happened before so it was uncomfortable, but Clayton woul
Nicole was just about to rest when she received Toto’s call.She panicked, took her keys, and ran out.Nicole felt guilty when she thought about Eric limping. If his leg could never recover because of her, she was afraid that she would owe him for the rest of her life.Luca drove, so the twenty-minute journey only took ten minutes.They arrived at Imperial Gardens in a flash.As soon as Nicole went in, Toto greeted her in a panic.“Ms. Stanton, Mr. Ferguson fell down the stairs. He has a fever and is now unconscious!”Nicole knitted her brows. Her heart thumped when she heard this.“Did you call a doctor?”Toto froze and immediately spoke.“Yes... The doctor got into an accident on the way, so he’ll be delayed for a while.”Nicole went to Eric’s room and saw the man lying on the bed. His face was pale with beads of sweat on his forehead. He really looked like he had a fever.The husky circled the bed and chewed on his cane on the side.Nicole frowned. ‘How did he get a fev
There was a flash of delight in Eric’s eyes.Then, he sighed. “Forget it. How can I let you do it yourself?”Toto said to retreat as an advance.He had to adapt to the situation.Nicole frowned and placed the ice pack on Eric’s forehead.“Such a simple thing is nothing. Bear with it a little longer and wait for the doctor to come.”Eric’s face faintly stiffened.“That’s all?”Nicole nodded. “Done. I didn’t touch you.”He just said that he did not like anyone touching him!Eric slowly closed his eyes and was speechless.In the next second, Nicole’s phone rang.Eric glanced at her phone and saw the caller ID.It was Clayton Sloan.His heart stalled for a moment.“It’s so late. What could he be calling you for?”He could not hide the jealousy and bitterness in his tone.Eric felt so jealous that he wanted to kill someone!Nicole absently pursed her lips. “Work.”She did not intend to explain anything to Eric because there was no need to do so.After that, she stood up
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