Although Lil Michael was reluctant to part with the Pretty Lady, he would see her again later. He deliberated for half a second before letting go of Nicole’s hand and rushing in.The corners of Clayton’s mouth twitched. ‘Huh, childish!’Nicole let Lil Michael leave because she knew that if Keith was here, that man was most likely here as well.Sure enough, when she turned around, she saw Eric standing coldly and indifferently beside Keith.Nicole had not seen Eric for some time, but he still looked the same.However, it felt like the aura around him had become even more austere and compelling.Clayton stood to the side and quietly held Nicole’s hand.The warmth from his fingertips flowed into her heart, and the coldness she felt disappeared in an instant. Nicole snapped back to her senses and looked at Clayton with a smile.Then, she looked at Keith familiarly.“Mr. Ludwig, I thought you were really going to become an actor. It’s an honor for us that you took time out of your
Nicole saw that Clayton was not angry and sighed in relief. “I already promised you. Of course, I won’t suddenly change my mind.”She secretly glanced around. There was no one, so she took Clayton’s hand.“Besides, who here is more suitable than you?”Nicole’s face blushed as she spoke.Fortunately, the lighting was dim, so no one could see it clearly.Clayton smiled as his eyes became even gentler.Nicole’s change towards him grew little by little. From being unfamiliar to being closer and affectionate. Clayton felt all of it.She seemed to be getting closer to his world.This feeling was very subtle, and Clayton wondered if it was a good or bad thing.When Floyd saw Nicole and Clayton come in arm-in-arm, the expression on his face immediately became wonderful.To others, Clayton was just a business partner to Stanton Corporation.In reality, Floyd knew everything between them.Floyd did not stop them, nor did he agree to it.He wanted to let their relationship fall throu
However, before Floyd could ask, Isaac Sloan took the initiative to speak.“Chairman Stanton, I came here presumptuously because Mr. Ferguson asked me to. He wants me to tell you the secret of the Sloan family.”Floyd raised his brows and looked at Eric.Eric coughed. “Chairman Stanton, I know that Clayton and Nicole have been very close recently. I’m indeed doing this out of selfishness, but it’s also because I’m afraid that she’ll get hurt, so there are some things that I can’t tell her directly...”Floyd nodded with understanding.Then, he looked at Isaac.“I appreciate your kindness, but if it has to do with the secrets of the Sloan family, wouldn’t it be bad for an outsider like me to know about it?”The last time Isaac came to Stanton Mansion, he spoke in half-truths and half-lies. Was that not considered a secret?Floyd no longer wanted to know what he was up to.After all, according to Nicole’s description, Isaac looked civilized and harmless on the surface, but behind
Floyd was not in the mood to stand up and bid farewell to Isaac pleasantly. He sat there. His eyes were deep in thought, but no one knew what he was thinking about.Eric looked at him with a sullen and cold face.“Chairman Stanton, I asked Isaac to come over and tell you everything for Nicole’s sake. As far as I know, Clayton used his power to wipe out his past. It can’t be investigated even if you tried...”Floyd raised his eyes and looked at Eric. His voice was rough.“Thank you, Mr. Ferguson, but today is a special day, so I can’t stay here for long since I still have to greet the guests. You should go out too...”Eric’s face sank. Floyd’s reaction was a little too calm. It was not quite right.He could feel it, but he could not say it.However, Eric quickly withdrew his gaze and nodded while standing up.“Farewell.”Floyd sat in the lounge for a long while before he slowly stood up and walked out. It was hard to tell from his face, but he was forcing himself to act normall
The scene where Clayton sent Nicole over was so heartwarming.Not even a boyfriend would be that thoughtful, right?Nicole hesitated on how to answer, and Aida glanced at the girl who spoke in exasperation.“May, isn’t the gossip in the entertainment news enough for you?”The girl named May stuck out her tongue and apologized to Nicole in embarrassment.“I shouldn’t have asked. I’m sorry.”Nicole smiled. Although the question was a little sudden, there was no malice behind it.Besides, she was already thinking about admitting it to the public, but she decided to let herself calm down and think about it.“It’s okay, everyone is curious about that, but I won’t reveal anything today. After all, I don’t want to steal the bride’s thunder!”Aida smiled with a rosy face and shook her head.“Michael is Mr. Sloan’s son, right? I often hear Kai talk about him. I want to meet him too...”Nicole smiled. “He’s very cute...”Then, she suddenly saw Clayton wandering around with a gloomy f
Aida’s expression also became unpleasant.Clayton stood there with a cold look on his face and dark eyes. It was clear that his anxiousness could no longer be restrained by his self-control.Nicole pursed her lips, her face a little pale.“That place is dark. It’s only 10ft away. Did he disappear here?”Aida pursed her lips and nodded.“This place is an aisle, and it’s also the only way for the guests to enter. By right, no one would stay there for more than ten seconds, so how did Lil Michael...”How could he have disappeared here?Nicole looked at Clayton. “Call the police. We’ll search by ourselves before the police arrive. We won’t spare any corner.”Then, she looked at Aida apologetically.“Aida...”Aida nodded at her with extreme tenderness and understanding on her beautiful face.“Don’t apologize. We’re a family. The most important thing now is to find the child.”Nicole nodded and walked out.Clayton stood there. His gaze was fixed on the screen that Lil Michael di
Floyd’s eyes darkened, and his voice was heavy. “Tell him to get out!”There was a subtle chill in the air.Nicole was surprised, but Clayton had already walked down from upstairs.“Nicole, tell everyone to stop. I’ll go out and find him...”Clayton was just about to walk out when Floyd’s cold voice rang out.“Mr. Sloan, you’ve directed and performed a good show and ruined my son’s engagement party. Do you have anything to say for yourself?”Clayton stopped in his tracks and turned around to look at Floyd.“I don’t know what you mean, Uncle Floyd...”“Dad, now’s not the time for this. It’s more important to save Michael now. If you have anything to say, say it later!”Nicole opened her mouth and looked at Clayton. “Go!”Clayton pursed his lips. His expression was somewhat obscure.Floyd said, “If the child disappears, isn’t it a good thing for you?”Once those words came out, the room suddenly went quiet.Grant’s expression became grim as he suddenly realized what Floyd me
Clayton’s features carried a hint of dark coldness, and his eyes were full of rage.He seemed like a completely different person.Clayton stepped forward and looked at Floyd. His eyes were cold as he asked, “Who said that?”“I’m asking you if it’s true or not!” Floyd repeated himself.Clayton clenched his teeth. The veins on his face were bulging, and his fists were clenched tightly.“Yes, but please tell me, who said that?”Clayton had a vague answer in his heart. The blood in his body surged, and it felt like the anger was about to gush out.A chill suddenly arose in Nicole’s heart.Clayton’s anger and hatred were obvious. It was vaguely related to his mysterious background, but his background was an untouchable existence.Those existences would make a person crazy.Floyd sneered. “I won’t hide it from you. It was your uncle, Isaac Sloan. He left not long ago. He specially came here just to tell me this!”When Clayton heard the name “Isaac Sloan”, his eyebrows shook fierce