Floyd Stanton raised his eyebrows and glanced at Eric Ferguson, then shook his head and said, “How could I possibly imagine becoming in-laws with you? My daughter certainly doesn’t deserve such an exceptional man like Mr. Ferguson.”Old Master Ferguson paused, then laughed and changed the subject. “Speaking of which, Stanton Corporation was really messed up by that woman’s scandalous background, right? The stock market even began to stir...”Wendy Quade pulled Ingrid Ferguson’s hand and asked in a whisper, “Did you really see it clearly? Why would Nicole even be here at this time?”“How could I be mistaken? My mother was also present at that time…”Wendy’s eyes narrowed. She followed Ingrid to the second floor and looked down at the crowd that was filled with people. There were all kinds of dresses, and it was simply impossible to recognize anyone.“How can we find her like this…”Ingrid scratched her head. “I don’t know where she ran to hide, but since she’s here, I doubt she’ll

Eric Ferguson could not figure out why he felt so impatient and annoyed. ‘Under such circumstances, why does Nicole still have the guts to show up here? Does she still have expectations for Grant Stanton? Can’t she see that everyone just treats her like trash and only wants to avoid her?’Moreover, those flowers she was holding were extraordinarily agonizing to him.Eric looked at Nicole with a gloomy face. He said with some irritation, “It doesn’t matter what you’re up to. You’d better not choose today of all days. Everyone is watching you, so if you really do something out of place, even I can’t protect you!”If that was the case, Old Master Ferguson would not be the only one against Nicole, but also the entire Stanton family.Nicole laughed out loud, but her eyes were cold.“Protect me? Mr. Ferguson, when have you ever protected me? I think you’re just afraid of getting implicated by me and dragging your family into it, right?”‘Aren’t the insults I have to endure from everyon

The venue was brightly lit, extremely luxurious, and high-profile. Soon, the music stopped abruptly as Floyd Stanton walked up onto the stage.Everyone gathered around the stage, knowing that the main event of this gala was about to begin.Although Grant Stanton was the actual person in charge of Stanton Corporation and had the prestige and reputation comparable to Eric Ferguson, at this time, he did not have the slightest intention to take the spotlight away from his father. Instead, he only stood on the side humbly and respectfully as he watched his father speak.“Ladies and gentlemen, thank you all for coming to Stanton Corporation’s anniversary gala. Thanks to your support all these years, we’ve had such smooth sailing thus far. This toast is for everyone!”Floyd Stanton raised his glass, to which everyone responded with the same action, then downed the wine in it. Everyone knew that it was not because of everyone’s support that Stanton Corporation had such an unstoppable gro

Once Floyd Stanton’s words fell, the venue was deadly silent. Everyone was just so shocked as if a bomb had dropped on them from out of nowhere.At the same time, the congratulatory words on the huge digital screens on all the buildings outside that could be seen from inside the venue were instantly replaced with Nicole’s picture. Everyone in the entire city could see Nicole’s picture as long as they looked up at those buildings.The Stanton family wanted everyone in the world to know that Nicole Stanton’s value was unparalleled.Everyone present looked incredulous, especially Old Master Ferguson, who was standing in the forefront. His face was stiff for a moment with an obscure astonishment.Eric Ferguson also stood there shocked with complex bewilderment.Ingrid and Quinn Ferguson were not as calm as the Ferguson men. Quinn broke the silence in the venue with her tense and shrill voice as she shouted, “Impossible! She’s clearly an orphan with no money and background!”“Shut up!

Nicole silently curved her lips and did not say another word. Everyone finally understood.This slanderous farce was created by the Fergusons with malicious intent to defame Nicole.If this happened to an ordinary person, it was simply impossible for them to make a comeback.With the Ferguson family’s power, it was as easy as a snap of a finger to sentence an ordinary person a “social death”. Nicole was not so kind as to hide the Fergusons’ bad deeds. Since there was such an opportunity, she would of course let the world know how despicable and shameless the Fergusons were.Old Master Ferguson stood there trying to conceal the panic and huge sense of regret in his shocked gaze. What was done could not be undone.No one had expected Nicole to be the heir to Stanton Corporation!It was no wonder the Fergusons could not find any trace of Nicole’s past even when they used their connections when Nicole and Eric first got married. Thus, they believed her when she said she was an orph

At the same time, the photos from Stanton Corporation’s anniversary gala had already set off shocking waves on the internet.The picture of Nicole on the digital signboard atop the Pearl Tower across the river was the most direct way to announce her identity.[OMG, this is legendary! A billionaire heiress hides her own identity to marry a guy below her status and reveals herself to be the richest young woman after their divorce?! This plot is straight out of a TV show!][The Ferguson family is horrendous! They think Nicole’s easy to bully and even hired keyboard warriors to insult her… Don’t they feel ashamed for treating a lady like that?][Nicole’s comeback is awesome!][Yasss kween! Nicole, you rock! I love you 3000 <3][I passed by a dozen intersections earlier and saw Nicole’s picture plastered on every building. She hands down beat all those actresses that wanted to fight for those advertising spaces. I’m witnessing history in the making!][Nicole is @RichBaby?! Her nickna

Old Master Ferguson’s face was glum as he narrowed his eyes and grunted coldly. He was so exasperated looking at this father-daughter pair that he gnashed his teeth and said, “Chairman Stanton, what else do you have in store? I’ve already seen enough of this surprising show!”It was clear that the Stantons were deliberately telling off the Fergusons with everything that happened at the gala.‘No wonder Nicole was so fearless when I complained about her to Floyd Stanton in her office that day. Now that I think back to it, she deliberately played me!’ Old Master Ferguson thought.Floyd Stanton glanced at Eric Ferguson, who still did not show a hint of emotion on his noble and calm face. At such a young age, he managed to be so unperturbed by all that happened, which was a rare talent.If not for Eric’s messy love life and for him hurting Nicole so many times that made Floyd Stanton keep a distance from him, Floyd would probably be able to accept such a man as his son-in-law.“Chairm

Wendy Quade’s expression stiffened. She did not expect Nicole to be so direct.She looked up aggrievedly at Eric, but he did not look at her.From the very beginning, his eyes had been fixated on Nicole and he had been unreasonably silent.Wendy quietly hung her head and clenched her fingers.Old Master Ferguson also did not look at her nor did he intend to help.At this moment, Old Master Ferguson’s face was glum as he asked Floyd, “Chairman Stanton, even if we did do something wrong, it’s all water under the bridge now. They’re already divorced, so there’s no need to make a fuss about it, right?”Floyd was really trying to hold back his anger. He was so vexed that he did not know how his daughter managed to put up with them for the past three years.He immediately called for the two waiters who were standing not far away and pointed at Wendy Quade. “Please ask this young lady to leave.”Wendy’s face turned pale as she looked up in a panic.Floyd’s tone was harsh. “My daughte

Nicole paused for a moment. Her eyebrows moved slightly as she raised her eyelids insouciantly, then hooked the corners of her lips.“Mr. Ferguson, why do you want to know this?”‘Knowing the answer no longer had any meaning now, is there?’ Nicole thought.“Answer me.” Eric’s voice was deep, and his eyes were bottomless like the ocean.Nicole lowered her eyelids and smiled gently.“Because my family is very unimpressed with you, but I was somehow blind and liked you.”‘That was why I turned my back on my world, gave up my identity, and ran to him with open arms. Unfortunately, he didn’t catch me, and I fell to a painful death…’“Fortunately, I’m not blind anymore.” Nicole smiled faintly. It was extremely cold. “Mr. Ferguson, are you done talking? You might as well go back and discuss with the old man on how to word the apology.”Nicole took a sip of red wine and retracted her gaze. She turned on her heels and left without saying another word.Grant was mingling with the guests

“I don’t know.” Eric spoke coldly and dodged Keith’s hand that was reaching over to him.This was also what Eric had been puzzled about. He only remembered that back then, Wendy Quade was in a car accident and had lost too much blood, but the Rh-null blood stored in the blood bank in Atlanta was far from enough.That was when Nicole came to him. She said that she could donate her blood to Wendy, but with one condition - he was to marry her.The matter was urgent, so Eric agreed without even thinking about it.Everything that happened later was just natural.Eric did not like Nicole and did not have any feelings for her, but he still respected all her rights as his wife and honored their marriage.Suddenly, there was a clamor outside their private room.Keith went out to take a look and immediately turned back. “Holy sh*t, Nicole’s here!”Outside, the music was so loud that it could shatter one’s eardrums. Everyone below was reveling in the music.Nicole was dancing in the midd