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
Eric was terrified.He was afraid of losing Nicole forever.Eric told himself not to get mad. It did not matter even if Nicole chose Clayton.He had a million ways to confine her to his life forever.Nicole was speechless and pushed him away. Her strength was much stronger than Eric, who was pretending to be sick. She sneered and said, “Then you can feel at ease being sick. The doctor will be here soon.”After she said this, she turned around.When she got downstairs, she met Toto and the doctor who came in one after another, looking unhappy and not very anxious.If Nicole had not noticed beforehand that Eric was pretending to be sick, she might not understand what was going on.Luca was following them with a serious face as he urged them.Seeing Nicole coming downstairs, Toto hurriedly greeted her.“Ms. Stanton, what do you want to take? I’ll go get it for you. You don’t need to come down personally.”She should just spend more time with Eric.Nicole gave him a cold blank
Yvette knew that Floyd was just poking fun at her. She did not get angry and happily went to pull Nicole’s arm. “I’m creating opportunities for Nicole. If she meets more people, she won’t get easily coaxed!”Floyd thought it made sense.Nicole helplessly looked at Yvette.“I have a dinner appointment with a business partner tonight, so go ahead with your celebration.Nicole only felt a headache when she thought about Yvette’s parties. It was just filled with all kinds of fancy food and drink, which she was already used to.She might as well close a business deal.Yvette simply walked over and sat next to Nicole. She spoke in a low voice, “This time is different. I’ve prepared a surprise for you! Many famous male models all over the world are invited too! I guarantee that they’re your favorite type, so just go and check it out!”Nicole gave her a speechless look. Famous male models all over the world?Yvette was never so focused on her family’s business, but she was always extre
Yvette patted Nicole’s shoulder.“If you hate it, just think of Xander as Eric’s replacement and torment him. If you like it, just obsess over Xander, which will exasperate Eric to death! No matter how you look at it, you won’t lose out!”Nicole smiled faintly. “You guys sure are my besties, huh?”“That’s for sure!” The two ladies spoke in unison.Ian, who was on the side, coldly snorted. “You girls only know how to goof around…”Nicole’s eyes lit up and scooted over to him excitedly.“Carter, what do you have in mind?”‘A business idea, perhaps?’Ian smiled lazily and scrolled through his phone.“I still have eight hundred pounds of potatoes that I haven’t sold, do you wanna help?”Nicole was speechless.Julie coldly snorted. “Carter wanted me to help him pull customers for his agricultural produce at a big fashion show abroad. Do you think it’s appropriate?!”Ian glared at Julie with dissatisfaction. “What’s not appropriate about it? Do people in the fashion industry not
The reporters simply did not want to return empty-handed.Nicole took a deep breath and opened the door, revealing a polite yet unobtrusive smile.“In fact, this is just a preliminary contact. We intend to do a talent show with internationally-renowned supermodels as guest judges, but everything is still confidential at this moment, so please forgive us for not being able to reveal too many details.”Julie was obviously relieved.Nicole was an old-timer in business, so she was good at convincing others with answers that did not sound like she was simply coping with them.Seeing that Nicole had spoken, the reporters swarmed around her.“Ms. Stanton, which one of these models are you most optimistic about?”Nicole paused and smiled lightly. “Everyone.”They laughed in response knowing that they could not afford to offend Nicole. If they continued to pester her, they might lose their jobs.The reporters were not embarrassed and said, “Then we’ll look forward to the new show!”Th
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