The Stanton Mansion front gates.Keith Ludwig was in the car when he gave Nicole a call.Nicole sounded like she was already sleeping because she picked up impatiently.“Who is this?”Keith pursed his lips and replied, “It’s me, Keith Ludwig. Uh... Ferg had one too many drinks and he’s right outside your house. Can you come out for a sec so he can say what he wants to?”There were a few seconds of silence over the phone. Nicole seemed to have woken up.Her voice was calm and deep. “You can take him and get the hell out of my house!”Keith was speechless for a moment.He struggled. “But we’re already here… If you don’t come out, I’ll just leave him at the door. You’re responsible if he freezes to death!”After that, he hung up the phone and patted his chest.Talking to Nicole now needed a lot of courage!Keith dragged Eric out of the car and sat him down at the gates. It was an extremely unmissable spot right in the middle.He was a little torn. “Ferg, I’m doing this for you
There was an emergency at one of Stanton Corporation’s overseas subsidiaries that had to be dealt with immediately.Grant had some urgent business at headquarters, so he could not leave for the moment. Nicole then took on the task and went on Grant’s behalf. In the meantime, she could also get a change of environment.The news that Nicole had left the country reached Eric’s ears an hour later. At that moment, he was drinking a cup of hangover tea in his office.“What?”Eric was shaken and did not care that the tea had spilled on some important documents. He stood up immediately.For some reason, he felt a vague pain in his waist.“She left the country?”Mitchell nodded. “Yes, when I sent a return gift to the Stanton Mansion, it was received by Young Master Kai. He said that Ms. Stanton is leaving the country and may not come back again…”Eric’s face changed drastically. ‘She’s leaving?!’“Where did she go? Which flight did she take?”His heart and mind were in a mess. He was
Nicole’s cold attitude did not cause the slightest dissatisfaction in Eric. Instead, his eyes were so gentle and warm as he stared at her.“No, I’m just asking. It’s fine if you don’t tell me.”Anyway, Eric had plenty of ways to find out.Eugene Lacroix, who was standing next to Nicole, coughed slightly. “Ms. Stanton, your friend?”“No.” Nicole immediately denied it.“Since we’ve settled the issue, would you like to stay back for a few days before leaving?” Eugene suggested.Eric’s gaze turned a few degrees colder. His eyes that were glaring at Eugene carried an indescribable chill.Nicole frowned and shook her head.“Next time. I still have some urgent matters to deal with back home.”“That’s too bad... Have a safe trip home then.”Eugene extended his hand politely. Nicole smiled and shook hands with him before she turned to leave.Eric followed her with big strides.The two of them looked perfect when they stood together. They could be the center of attention wherever the
Nicole wore simple and comfortable casual clothes and very light makeup. Even so, it could not hide her brilliance and charm. She still had such noble and confident temperament. Miles casually waved at her. Fabian politely went over to hug and shake hands with her.Mikayla was wearing a cocktail dress and looked quite stunning. She smiled carefully and was a lot more conscientious after what happened last time.”“Nicole, long time no see…”Nicole smiled politely. It was not too warm or too cold. She just looked at Mikayla’s getup strangely.‘This is an adventure show. Why is she dressed like she’s gonna walk the red carpet? Does she think that netizens are easy to fool?’However, Nicole kept her mouth shut since it was none of her business.They were just here to participate in the show, not to make relationships.Since everyone arrived, the director briefed them and started the live broadcast.Everyone was just waiting for the director to finish his long speech. Even Nathani
Everyone’s eyes turned to Eric in unison.The director introduced very grandly that the purpose of Eric’s visit was mostly to experience the innovative nature of this program.Nathaniel did not believe one word of it. He knew that his uncle was just being pervasive.His business finally survived after so much hardship, but it easily became one of many businesses under Eric’s portfolio.More annoyingly, Nathaniel had to grit his teeth and force himself to thank his “benevolent” Uncle Eric!Nathaniel felt like his chest was so stuffy that he could not breathe.The director smiled brightly and put an opaque box in the middle.“This time, we have six participants, two per group. Those who draw the same color will be a team.”Everyone was just about to draw their cards when the director stopped them.“Mr. Ferguson has a selection card in his hand. Since he’s our mystery guest this time, he has the priority to choose.”Eric stood there, looking tall and upright. His noble and stron
Nicole stood there, drew back her hand, and rolled her eyes at Eric.“Hah! Mysterious guest? Had I known that Ferguson Corporation is investing in this program, I wouldn’t have given Niel that hundred million.”What a waste!Eric raised his eyebrows and deliberately lowered his voice as if he was whispering to her.“Then I’ll have him return it to you.”‘Who wants your stupid money!’ Nicole thought.Eric saw that she was ignoring him and coughed slightly.“This is all arranged by the program team. You won’t be a spoilsport just because of our relationship, right?”Nicole glanced at him indifferently.She hooked her lips and said, “Sorry, Mr. Ferguson, you can’t influence me anymore. Don’t be too presumptuous to get close to me, and don’t disturb me from making money... To sponsor young hunks!”Eric’s face stiffened slightly. The corners of his lips twitched, and he stopped speaking to her.Even if he was angered by her words, he had no choice but to endure it since he was th
Mikayla’s face was extremely ugly. She felt so aggrieved and ashamed when Nathaniel exposed her thoughts.“I... I accidentally stepped on my dress and fell!”Nathaniel stretched his tone. “Oh…”No one believed her.Nicole was speechless, but she just wanted to quickly complete the task and did not want to stay here.She proposed. “Do you want to change your clothes?”Mikayla nodded and hurriedly stood up.Miles spoke cautiously. “You didn’t twist your ankle and want me to carry you again, right? I recently twisted my back…”Mikayla’s face instantly flushed red.Miles was simply humiliating her for pretending in the last episode.She looked at Eric, who did not even care about her. It looked like he also knew that she fell on him on purpose.The look of disgust in his eyes also made Mikayla extremely embarrassed.She was just a clown after all her hard work and effort.Who would have thought that Eric would choose not to catch her from behind and would kick her upstairs ins
Eric raised his eyebrows. “I’m going to look here too.”He pretended to open a cabinet. Nicole glared at him, ignored him, and continued to flip through the things.Out of the corner of his eyes, Eric saw a small, inconspicuous box on top of the cabinet.Nicole tiptoed and was just about to reach it.Just before she could hold it steady, the box fell.It was too late to dodge. Nicole saw that it was about to smash on her forehead and closed her eyes tightly. Her heart sank.‘Ugh! What bad luck!’However, the expected pain did not happen. Instead, a large, slightly cool hand with a faint scent of cologne covered her head and blocked her eyes.Nicole could feel the dull thud of the box falling and hitting the back of Eric’s hand, but he did not flinch.At that moment, her heart felt like it had been hit by that box and fluttered slightly.Eric removed his hand. His voice was magnetic and mellow.“Luckily it didn’t hit you...”He handed the box in his hand to her. “I don’t thi