“I accidentally stumbled onto some photos of the past a few days ago. Isaac’s mother is thirty years younger than my grandfather, and she died shortly after she married my grandfather. I’ve probably never seen her before, so I wouldn’t have an impression of her.”Nicole questioned, “Are you suspecting that Isaac’s mother gave birth to him, but he’s not actually your grandfather’s child?”Clayton nodded. A faint shadow cast over his brows.“My mother...” He paused before continuing, “She left quite a few photos while she was still around. I’ve seen photos of my father when he was young, and there are also photos of him with other people. I think Isaac’s mother was among them.”As soon as Clayton’s words finished, Nicole had a shocking speculation in her heart.Her expression changed slightly.“You mean, your father might have a relationship with Isaac’s mother, who is also nominally your grandmother?”A long time passed.Clayton nodded.His expression was heavy and unpleasant.
Clayton was amused and immediately told Nicole his thoughts.“I don’t have any purpose, but they can’t kick Michael out. Michael will get what he’s owed.”Clayton could really risk everything for the sake of his younger brother who had given him warmth in his life.Now, he protected his brother’s son and everything that he had.Clayton’s eyes dimmed as he looked out the window.“It doesn’t matter how they treat me, but I want Michael to be treated properly.”Nicole frowned and paused, and her heart fell to the ground like a stone.She thought too much.How would Clayton, who had never cared about worldly possessions, be overwhelmed by hatred?A while after Nicole spoke, Clayton received a phone call.Clayton held his throbbing head and hung up the phone before coming back. “Lil Michael got into trouble at school again!”He sounded like he was grinding his teeth.Earlier, his love for Michael was sincere.Now, his frustration caused his teeth to itch.Nicole could not help
If Julie came here, that meant that things between her and Kai were going unusually smoothly.Nicole ran in happily.The butler looked at Grant coming in and let out a sigh.“It’s been a long time since the house was so lively.”Grant laughed. “It’s been hard on you.”The butler had been taking care of them in the Stanton Mansion for decades, from his childhood to adulthood. He thought of Mr. Anderson as his family.Grant smiled and waved his hand to tell the butler to come in as well.He watched the people busy themselves in the kitchen as usual.Tigger was lying obediently on Floyd’s lap, wagging its tail while listening to them talk.Floyd stroked Tigger’s fur methodically, looking at Kai opposite him like he wanted to hit someone but was forcefully holding back.Kai said, “My dear father, who’s the person who loves you most in this world? It’s me, your beloved third child!”Julie looked away in exasperation, wishing that she could just stop existing.Nicole’s footsteps
Nicole paused and nodded. “Yes, it was him.”After all, only Clayton mentioned that speculation before.Unexpectedly, the Stanton family found out this secret as well.Her heart felt like it was being weighed down by a boulder.Nicole was not that happy.She only found it ridiculous.The Sloan family was such a powerful family, and they had many close political and business relations on the surface. They looked spick and shiny, but in reality, they were so dirty and nasty.It was no wonder Quavon was so worried about Isaac’s disappearance!Kai said, “They went from brothers to being father and son? Isn’t that relationship too messy? His father won’t pop out of his grave to hit them, right?”Julie quietly tugged Kai’s shirt.“That’s not the point. With this fact, there’s finally a reason as to why the Sloan family rejects Clayton so much.”Isaac was afraid that there would be another person to compete with him for the family fortune.Isaac knew about this long ago.Kai nodd
Floyd waved his hand. Everything was under his control.Nicole rested her head on Floyd’s shoulder and spoke in a choked voice.“I’m sorry for making you worry, Dad...”The Sloan family must have gone mad trying to find Isaac that they actually ran around the Stanton Mansion to try finding him.They disturbed Floyd’s peaceful life.Nicole was too careless.Floyd smiled faintly. “What haven’t I seen before? I won’t be bothered by something trivial like this. What I’m most worried about is that you’ll be involved in the Sloan family’s affairs.“Are you sure you want to continue your relationship with Clayton?”That was his true purpose in calling Nicole back.“I think that for now, you two can stay away from each other so you’re not misunderstood by others. Move back here for the time being. That way, the people outside will hesitate to do anything to you.”If there was danger, the first thing that came to Floyd’s mind was naturally to protect his daughter.Floyd would be most
“No!” Julie immediately denied.She mumbled in a small voice, “I’m just a little unused to it.”Julie was used to being an independent woman and facing all those difficulties alone.Now that there was suddenly someone standing in front of her to shield and protect her, she was naturally not used to it.Kai not only solved a lot of problems for her, but he was also sweet and mushy to her all day.However, she was unable to resist this kind of life.Julie was immersed in it and could not extricate herself.“Then take your time and get used to it. My third brother has always been clingy. He always puts on a lofty and cold persona, but as you know, he’s actually a warm and sunny tease.”Only the people closest to Kai could see this side of him.Julie hesitated for a few seconds before a smile gradually appeared on her face.What was there to worry about when she had love at her fingertips?“You’re right. I’ll just take it slow.”Nicole smiled. She was naturally happy as well wh
Nicole told Harvey very directly without beating around the bush.After all, being Stanton Corporation’s ambassador was a big role. They would not risk using a tainted artist who might even drag them down.They tried their best, but it also depended on Harvey’s luck.Harvey nodded as if he expected that.Nicole’s phone buzzed, and she clicked into the message. It was from Clayton.[I ordered lunch for you and sent it to your office. Remember to eat it…]Nicole was speechless.She replied. [I’m eating out with a friend.]Then, she sent a picture of the restaurant.Clayton asked. [Are you with a guy or girl?]He also sent an angry emoji.Nicole replied. [A guy, of course.]Clayton then sent a crying emoji.What a childish man.The corners of Nicole’s mouth could not help but curl up.Just then, Nicole suddenly heard an annoying voice coming from the doorway.“Oh my, if it isn’t Ms. Stanton? It must be fate that let us meet here...”Nicole’s smile faded, and her cold and
Ava’s eyelashes quivered, and she panicked a little.“I...”Nicole smiled. She did not give Ava a chance to explain and turned to Isaac.She spoke with a frivolous tone. “Or do you think you have nothing to worry about now that you have a new backer?”Ava’s face paled, but before she could speak, Isaac immediately spoke up to clear their relationship.“Haha... You’ve misunderstood. I’m not familiar with Ms. York. We’re only having lunch together for business.”Isaac’s words that cleared up their relationship made Ava, his female companion, very embarrassed.Nicole’s lips curved, and Isaac looked at her with a smile.“Ms. Stanton, come to me any time when you’re tired of playing with my nephew. I’d love to go out with you.”Nicole’s smile faded slightly.She rolled her eyes in her heart.“You must be joking, Mr. Sloan. You didn’t even make it to the waiting list.”Isaac raised his brows and did not say anything. Then, he moved sideways to the position inside the corridor.A