Nicole saw that there were a lot of guests for the dinner tonight.Some were familiar faces, but others were strangers.The political and business dignitaries came over to network without any concerns.It was evident that Old Master Leonard’s status in Sand City was just as good as they said.It was just that Nicole did not expect so many people to turn up to an appointment that she asked Logan to make with Old Master Leonard.However, since this was the Leonards’ territory, perhaps Old Master Leonard had his own plans.Just as Nicole was thinking about this, someone came over and respectfully relayed a message.“Ms. Stanton, Mr. Leonard is asking for you.”Nicole raised her eyebrows, put down the glass of wine in her hand, said thank you, and walked over with the waiter’s guidance.The lights shone brightly. Nicole attracted a lot of attention as she walked to Old Master Leonard.“Old Master Leonard…”Nicole immediately put on a friendly smile as if she was joyful from the
Old Master Leonard turned his head to the side. “Taught a lesson? Is there some kind of misunderstanding? Why would Nicole teach you a lesson?”Autumn gritted her teeth and was just about to speak.Suddenly, Nicole curled the corners of her lips. Her expression was dull and cold. “Ms. Ferguson, you misunderstood. How was that a lesson? Everyone knows that Clayton and I are dating. You keep calling me ‘sister-in-law’ in front of Clayton. You didn’t even call me that before Eric and I got a divorce. Ms. Ferguson, if you’re suddenly so friendly, it’ll make my boyfriend misunderstand the situation.”Nicole knew full well that Autumn was interested in Clayton, but she still unapologetically stated her relationship with Clayton.She also knew very well that Autumn’s animosity toward her was because of Clayton.However, Nicole would not deny the fact that she and Clayton were dating just to please anyone.The air instantly became stagnant for a moment.Keith felt awkward and could not
Old Master Leonard took a deep breath, raised his eyes to look around, and put down the fork in his hand.“In fact, I can’t help much in this matter, but I’ve invited these people for you, so you might as well ask for their opinion.”Old Master Leonard looked at the big names in the current political arena who were present and nodded politely.The head of the approval department smiled.“Old Master Leonard knows very well that this matter looks simple, but it’s actually very tricky. Ms. Stanton, I’m sure you know that the current online public opinion is like a scourge. Once it’s posted online and involves people’s personal interests like their health, it’s simply impossible to resolve it silently.”Another bigwig on the side nodded with a difficult look on his face.“That’s right. It’s also very difficult for us. Unless that reporter comes out to clarify that this is merely rumors that he created, it’ll simply be too difficult to close the case…”“But now, that reporter’s missi
The people in the back continued to discuss in a soft voice.“Ms. Stanton really drank too much…”“There are too many things happening recently, so maybe she’s upset.”“Old Master Leonard, are you really just going to ignore it? No matter what, this project is also under the Stanton Corporation. If Floyd Stanton comes forward, we can hardly refuse…”Autumn let out a light laugh.“How could Chairman Stanton step in so easily? If Nicole can’t solve this kind of trivial matter, it just shows her incompetence. How else can she establish her strong CEO persona in the industry going forward? We’ll just wait and see what happens…”Old Master Leonard said, “You shouldn’t go too far either. I still have a relationship with the Stanton family. If Floyd Stanton contacts me, I won’t continue to make things difficult for his daughter…”Someone from the approval department asked, “Then we’ll continue to drag it out?”Old Master Leonard sighed, then laughed casually.“Drag it out. Nicole’s s
Nicole’s smile faded. Her gaze was clear and cold as she looked at Keith.At that moment, Keith could feel a chill crawl up his backbone.Nicole’s voice was indifferent as she said, “Keith, I was right about you. You’re just a scumbag that can’t think of any good solutions. I really hope Ms. Lehman can be relieved soon and escape from her suffering. I decided that as long as she’s willing, I’ll help her without reservation. I hope that you’ll both separate as soon as possible!”Keith’s expression crumbled slightly. ‘God! I just wanted to give my good brother Eric a chance to start over again. How did I get cursed?!’The feelings that Keith fought for only a while back were attacked without reservation.For a moment, it was as if Keith saw hell.If Nicole really wanted to help Livia escape, the odds were that Keith would not have the chance to meet Livia again in his life.Luca got the driver to drive the car to the front.After Nicole said that, she wanted to walk down the step
Keith paused. ‘Eric can still sleep in such an urgent situation?!’“Ferg, something big has happened!”Originally, this matter was not worth telling Eric, but once it involved Ferguson Corporation and with Eric’s sensitivity to Nicole, Keith felt that this matter could be even more precarious than he imagined.“Speak.”Eric’s tone was cold, decisive, and harsh.Keith said, “Stanton Corporation’s project in Sand City was recently sabotaged by someone. Nicole found out that the person who sabotaged them is someone from Ferguson Corporation.”The phone suddenly went silent after Keith said that. There was not even the sound of breathing.Keith looked at his phone strangely and double-checked that he was still on the call.“Ferg, are you listening?”Eric suppressed his emotions.“What do you mean? My people?”Keith gritted his teeth.“The person she found isn’t some middle or upper management. I’m guessing that he’s just out to cause trouble, but he has something to do with Fer
Floyd shook his head with a glum face.“That old Leonard knows what to do. He’s very shrewd and likes to expand his network. He especially likes to establish his superiority among the younger generation.”The butler thought about it and said, “Chairman, I think there’s no rush. Ms. Stanton has only been there for a day. With her ability, she can solve this matter without relying on the Leonard family.”Floyd raised his eyebrows and looked at him.“You believe in her so much?”The butler smiled. His loving gaze flickered. “Of course! I watched her grow up, so I trust in her ability.”Floyd was pleased by these words and could not help but smile proudly. He looked at Mr. Anderson and said, “You say it like you’re her father. I trust her more than you do!”The butler said, “Then don’t worry so much. If she really encounters something that she can’t solve, she’ll naturally come back and ask for help. Our young lady isn’t someone who makes things difficult for herself!”Floyd nodded
Nicole got dressed and came out. Her phone rang again.She thought it was Eric again, so she was very annoyed when she picked up the call.“What do you still want?”The other party was silent for a few seconds before a warm voice came through.“Who made our princess angry just now?”It was Clayton’s voice.Nicole was stunned and suddenly remembered that she had not had time to contact Clayton all day, so he would call her before going to bed.Suddenly, she felt like her emotions were too out of control.“An insignificant person. You’re still awake?”Clayton was still hung up on it.“How could an insignificant person make you so angry? Who is it?”Clayton did not fall for it at all.Nicole was silent for a moment before she answered, “Eric Ferguson.”She immediately felt annoyed about the matter, so she retold everything to Clayton.Clayton was silent for a few seconds and did not speak.Nicole thought that Clayton was upset, so she called out to him tentatively.“Mr. Sl