Nicole frowned, then laughed. Yvette’s words reflected her temper – straightforward but also sharp.“What’s more, perhaps last night I was only so sad because I was drunk and lost the contract. Luckily you were by my side and didn’t let me embarrass myself. Otherwise, how can I meet people in the future?”Whether what Yvette said was true or not, Nicole could hear that Yvette truly intended to let go of her love for Grant.Nicole went over to hug Yvette and sighed. “Don’t worry, I’ll introduce you to a better man! There are millions of men in the world. Besides, making money is the most important. It’s not worth wasting your time on such things!”Yvette was speechless, but what Nicole said seemed quite reasonable.She needed time to digest these on her own, so Nicole left early to go to the office.Nicole had spare clothes in her office. After she changed into a new outfit and put on light makeup, Nicole looked refreshed and stunning.Logan knocked on the door and came in. He re
The meeting room was very silent.No one spoke up first.Eric sat there without a care or a trace of panic. No one knew what he was thinking.He had plenty of patience.Whoever spoke first would lose the first opportunity.In the end, Old Master Ferguson could not resist.Old Master Ferguson narrowed his eyes. His cloudy eyes revealed a refined light and sharpness.“Although you’ve grown up, you’re still too young, Eric. I’ve discussed this with several shareholders. You’re not quite suitable for this position, so I’ve decided to convene a board meeting to change the leader.”Old Master Ferguson was concise and did not even bother to be a little euphemistic. He just stated the purpose clearly.Change the leader.A sidekick of the Ferguson family that was next to Old Master Ferguson coughed to ease the situation perhaps because he felt that this was too merciless.“Eric, the Chairman means to send you to study abroad. You can take a break for a while. When you come back from
Quinn and Ingrid, who had been out of the country for a long time, appeared in front of everyone.The crowd was slightly shocked.Quinn cried as soon as she saw Old Master Ferguson and ran to him.“Dad, you have to help me! Eric sent me away. He no longer cares about this family. He was born a rebel and simply doesn’t care about the rest of the Ferguson family’s survival! Even if he’s my son, I can’t put up with this anymore!”Quinn was Eric’s biological mother. Now that she came out to accuse Eric, the others felt that Eric could not even fend for himself.Eric’s face was calm and cold with a sharp chill in his eyes. He looked at Quinn without a change in expression.Ingrid was well-behaved because she feared Eric’s power and dared not do anything.Quinn braced herself and wanted to teach her son a lesson.She cried and looked at Eric, then looked at the others.“My husband still has some shares in his hand. I officially endorse the Chairman’s decision on my husband’s behalf.
Those shareholders present instantly turned pale.When they were working for Old Master Ferguson back then, Old Master Ferguson was sentimental and turned a blind eye to their acts of accepting bribes.Thus, they were bold and did not bother to cover up their tracks.As long as the company did not raise objections, they could continue to accept bribes.Once Eric came to power, he cut off their source of income even though he did not pursue their responsibility for previous acts. Eric also consolidated the power of the Ferguson Corporation.They had suppressed their grievances for many years.When they thought it was all in the past, Eric secretly left evidence.Right in front of them was the evidence of their crimes, which was enough to make them squat in jail for a lifetime.They were drenched in a cold sweat at this moment. What qualification did they have to take sides between Old Master Ferguson and Eric?Not many of these shareholders, who could not even fend for themselv
Mitchell had a good sense of proportion when he said this. Although it was a bit offensive, it was better than kneeling.Old Master Ferguson was silent for a few seconds when he heard this. His eyes were fixed on Mitchell.“What if I don’t sign?”Mitchell smiled. “That evidence will then be sent to the court, and the entire Ferguson family will be destroyed in your hands.”It was not that Eric wanted to be heartless. It was that their illegal act of bribery was done too blatantly.Old Master Ferguson was slightly stunned. The bottom of his eyes was dark and deep as he pondered for a long time.After a while, Old Master Ferguson slowly picked up the pen.If he did not sign, this matter would be known by those shareholders who just supported him. They would then blame Old Master Ferguson for their grievances.Eric’s ploy was effective.......Eric was in his office. His face was gloomy as he looked out the window.The dark clouds dispersed. The harsh sunlight shone through the
The sky was dark, and all was silent.Stanton Mansion.Kai was peeling an apple for Julie while Julie and Nicole were nestled on the sofa reading gossip.Floyd was dealing with some fish that he had just caught.When Nicole saw Ferguson Corporation’s public announcement, she was slightly stunned for a moment.Julie also saw it and could not help but say, “Some time ago, it was rumored that Ferguson Corporation changed hands. I didn’t expect it to be Chairman Ferguson’s resignation.”This was certainly not a light move. The challenges behind were unimaginable.Nicole felt a little heartache for Eric.She suddenly remembered that after Ingrid’s farce, Eric said that Old Master Ferguson was directing it behind the scenes and would certainly give her an explanation.At that time, Nicole thought, ‘What explanation can he give with his own relatives?’However, this piece of news was the answer to her question.This was his explanation.Nicole’s heart suddenly trembled slightly an
Floyd then reacted. “Who’s Aida?”Kai was keen on gossip. “Grant’s dream girl, his first love and current girlfriend, the woman he loves the most besides Nicole!”Julie suddenly recalled. “The most popular girl in school before Nicole? When she broke up with Grant, she seemed to have left the country.”Kai nodded. “Yeah, because of her family’s bankruptcy. She has no choice but to go abroad. The good thing is that Aida is still quite ambitious and didn’t beg Grant for help or milk for people’s sympathy. She was willing to suffer to advance and start over again by establishing a securities company abroad. That small company is also going very well. What’s more, although many people chased her, she hasn’t had a boyfriend during these years, just like Grant!”Kai simply said everything he knew. He even wanted to make this into a script because this kind of plot would certainly sell well!After a short silence, Floyd suspiciously said, “You investigated her?!”"Of course! This is my
Perhaps Eric was shocked by Nicole’s bluntness.Eric’s self-esteem was hit, and it took a while for him to calm down.‘Nicole actually mocked me for being old?!’ Eric thought.His fingertips trembled slightly as he typed and deleted the message on the dialog box repeatedly.His heart felt so uneasy.It was another day of being hurt!After a long time, Eric called Toto, who went home on vacation, to come back.Outside, the night was silent, dark, and lonely.In the middle of the night, Eric was still working overtime. It was really tough on him.When Toto pushed the door open, he saw this scene.Eric held a cigarette between his fingers. His posture was relaxed, and the harsh vibes faded slightly. Eric looked like he was in a fairyland in the haze of cigarette smoke.Toto was so frightened that he hurriedly opened the window to let some fresh air in.If Toto came just a little later, the smoke alarm would have gone off.Tomorrow’s headline would then be: “Ferguson Corporati
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