Once Clayton’s words fell, the atmosphere between the two of them instantly became silent.

The silence entwined with the light breeze.

Nicole paused in her footsteps and looked at him quietly.

Her eyes were slightly cold.

Clayton waited for a few seconds and did not get an answer, so he naturally did not let the situation become awkward.

He chuckled and said, “You didn’t mishear me, and I won’t take back my words.”

His gaze was serious and frank. His tone was relaxed.

“As I said before, I’m very happy for you to take me as your new love to deal with Mr. Ferguson and the others. It’s not out of courtesy, Ms. Stanton. It’s more so my feelings for you…”

Clayton curled his lips into a decent smile that was not too humble nor too arrogant.

Nicole’s eyes flashed with a trace of incomprehension and bewilderment.

“Did this matter cause you to have some misunderstanding? I didn’t mean to…”

“Of course, I know that you won’t deliberately create trouble and hype about this. I just thoug