Ava’s face went a little pale.Mitchell had seen his fair share of people and things while working under Eric, so what he said was completely unadulterated.‘Did I just ruin my own future?’ Ava’s face was pale as she turned around and left in a trance.Mitchell called the bodyguards downstairs.“Keep an eye on that woman and don’t let anything happen to her near Ferguson Corporation. There’s no need to worry about her after she leaves our office perimeter.”As a qualified assistant, Mitchell had to be well prepared for what would or would not happen.All the loose ends had to be tied up beautifully.Mitchell thought, ‘Mr. Ferguson was really miserable. He offended the Ferguson family for Nicole’s sake, but in the end, he lost Nicole as well.’Nicole, who was no longer interested in Eric, was much stronger than they thought.As soon as Ava went downstairs, she saw her rival, Nash Jones, coming over in high spirits.When Nash saw her, he even raised his hand in greeting, as ent
The car was silent, and the sound of rain outside was too clear.Lord, save them!Nicole looked at the curtain of rain outside in despair. ‘Why did I follow them? Was there a more desperate moment than this one?’Julie rolled her eyes and pointed her bright red nails at Ian. “If I weren’t an elegant goddess, I’d have killed you and dumped your body!”Yvette nodded. “That’s right!”Ian’s mouth twitched as he looked at Nicole. “You treat me the best.”Nicole looked up. “I’ll bring flowers to your grave.”As time passed, the temperature in the car gradually decreased.No one’s phone was working because there was no network or signal, so they could only wait for people to pass by or take the initiative to find them.It rained cats and dogs, and by the time it stopped, it was already dark.Everyone’s mood was particularly complicated. Yvette lost steam after scolding Ian, and Julie leaned against the car window listlessly.Ian held his phone outside to try and get a signal…Nico
Everyone was too frightened to figure out if it was real or fake. This was not the time to joke.They opened the car door and ran out.Fortunately, for convenience, Nicole and Julie wore flats.However, Yvette was always the most concerned about her image. Even if she was stepping in mud, she had to step on it in high heels.It was not very convenient when she ran.Ian tried to pull Nicole, but Nicole looked at Julie, whose legs had gone numb.Julie’s face was as white as paper.“Ian, you take Julie, and I’ll take Yvette. Don’t waste energy. Hurry up and run!”“Nicole, you have to keep up!”Julie gritted her teeth and ran ahead with Ian.Based on what they learned in school, they should run perpendicular to the direction of the mudslide at this time.However, it was dark all around without a single trace of light.The faint light emitted by their phones in their hands was of no use at all.Since they could not make any judgments, they could only run in the opposite directi
Daylight cut through the darkness, and the sun penetrated the clouds.Nicole’s eyes were stung by the lights, but her mind was still in the pitch-black night. She was trapped in the stormy weather where, behind them was a mudslide that could swallow them at any time, and ahead of them was a road that stretched endlessly.She kept running with no end in sight. Her body became tense.However, in the next second, the road ahead turned into an abyss.When she stepped on the road, her foot landed in thin air and her body felt weightless. She suddenly woke up.Cold sweat dripped down her forehead.Nicole opened her sluggish eyes for several seconds before slowly coming to her senses.Everything around her was unfamiliar.Her head was dizzy and painful. She reached out to touch it and felt that it was wrapped in gauze.Not far away was the movement of a lighter flickering.Nicole looked over and saw a tall and familiar silhouette. It looked a little like Clayton.She blinked. ‘Is t
Julie said, “There was indeed a mudslide, but we were lucky. The direction of the mudslide wasn’t in the direction we ran, so we managed to escape.”‘No wonder! We’re really lucky!’ Nicole thought.“But it was a close call. If Clayton hadn’t arrived in time to save us, we wouldn’t have been able to escape if the mudslide spread too widely.”Yvette nodded. “I always thought that Clayton was treacherous and sly underneath his aloof front. It looks like I was wrong about him. I was scared to death when you fell unconscious. Fortunately, he arrived. Clayton knew the weather was bad but still came to find you because he was afraid that you’d encounter a mudslide. To be honest, I haven’t been moved by a man for a long time.”Julie poked her head with a finger.“Is this the time to make heart-eyes at someone?”Yvette rubbed her head sheepishly and sat down beside Nicole.“Anyway, the man appeared in that life-or-death situation. I feel like he’s completely flawless!”Nicole’s chest tr
The room fell into silence.Right, they almost died.After an unknown amount of time, the person outside knocked on the door again and came in.Clayton regained his gentle and graceful look. “May I come in?”Nicole smiled and nodded.Yvette tactfully gave up her seat and even winked at Nicole.All this was seen by Clayton.It was clear that his eyes were overflowing with joy.Nicole looked away and held her forehead.She really wanted to pretend that she did not know Yvette.Julie was also exasperated. What kind of person was this?Ian coughed. “It’s almost time. I’ll go out for a walk and tell the others that I’m safe!”Julie also followed.Yvette wanted to stay, but she did not want to be the third wheel, so she followed them out after some hesitation.Clayton stood to the side, holding two eggs in his hand. His bony fingers hesitated for a moment before he gently knocked them on the corner of the bedside table.His movements were gentle, beautiful, and artistic.A pa
However, this time, Nicole had some doubts about her thoughts.If it was a coincidence that Clayton saved her during the car accident in Sand City, then what about this time?Clayton could have chosen not to come. Why did he come at this time?His arrival was like a light in her life that gave her hope.The air was silent for a few seconds.Clayton slowly opened his mouth. His voice was clean and clear.“Yesterday was my birthday so I wanted to have dinner with you. With luck, we could have a late supper too.”His eyes were overflowing with gentleness. He smiled unhurriedly when he saw Nicole’s stiff and shocked look.“I couldn’t find you, but I was unwilling to give up. Ms. Quimbey’s staff said that you went to a bar. The bar owner said you left with Mr. Carter. Mr. Carter’s nanny at home said that you guys came to the mountains to watch the meteor shower…”He frowned slightly as he spoke, looking slightly depressed. Then, he suddenly laughed.“I almost gave up at first, but
Clayton’s hand was warm and wide, holding her slim and cold fingers. His deep pupils held a hint of determination.“I want to try, Nicole. I want to erase all your bad memories and fill your life with happiness. I want you to always be arrogant and confident, just like when I first met you. Nicole, even if it’s hard, it feels sweet to me.”At least, he would have a chance to leave a trace of warmth in her life and soothe her painful feelings.Winter had not passed yet, but the warm sun had spread here.Nicole felt the warmth. Clayton always cared for her.Maybe she should have cut out her past a long time ago and started her life anew.Happiness had always been right in front of her. It was her who deliberately ignored it.After a long time, a heavy boulder in her heart gradually disappeared.‘Why not start over? Did I have to suffer my entire life because of Eric?’During Nicole’s hesitation, Clayton saw the conflict in her eyes and thought that his words had troubled her.H
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