Yvette patted Nicole’s shoulder.“If you hate it, just think of Xander as Eric’s replacement and torment him. If you like it, just obsess over Xander, which will exasperate Eric to death! No matter how you look at it, you won’t lose out!”Nicole smiled faintly. “You guys sure are my besties, huh?”“That’s for sure!” The two ladies spoke in unison.Ian, who was on the side, coldly snorted. “You girls only know how to goof around…”Nicole’s eyes lit up and scooted over to him excitedly.“Carter, what do you have in mind?”‘A business idea, perhaps?’Ian smiled lazily and scrolled through his phone.“I still have eight hundred pounds of potatoes that I haven’t sold, do you wanna help?”Nicole was speechless.Julie coldly snorted. “Carter wanted me to help him pull customers for his agricultural produce at a big fashion show abroad. Do you think it’s appropriate?!”Ian glared at Julie with dissatisfaction. “What’s not appropriate about it? Do people in the fashion industry not
The reporters simply did not want to return empty-handed.Nicole took a deep breath and opened the door, revealing a polite yet unobtrusive smile.“In fact, this is just a preliminary contact. We intend to do a talent show with internationally-renowned supermodels as guest judges, but everything is still confidential at this moment, so please forgive us for not being able to reveal too many details.”Julie was obviously relieved.Nicole was an old-timer in business, so she was good at convincing others with answers that did not sound like she was simply coping with them.Seeing that Nicole had spoken, the reporters swarmed around her.“Ms. Stanton, which one of these models are you most optimistic about?”Nicole paused and smiled lightly. “Everyone.”They laughed in response knowing that they could not afford to offend Nicole. If they continued to pester her, they might lose their jobs.The reporters were not embarrassed and said, “Then we’ll look forward to the new show!”Th
What an ordinary and inspiring day!Before Nicole opened her eyes, she received Yvette’s incessant call.Without needing to think, Nicole knew that the only one who would call her at this time was her best friend.When she picked up, her voice was hoarse and lazy. “Hello?”Yvette spoke in a hurry, “Nicole, you’re on the hot topic again!”Nicole’s eyes widened and felt wide awake.“Didn’t everyone leave last night? Why didn’t Xander leave and even send you off? Everyone thought that he was Eric Ferguson and thought that you guys were back together, but Eric’s friend posted another photo denying the matter. Someone then found out that it was Xander.”Nicole’s heart sank slightly.She knew very well what Xander meant to the public.It meant that her past relationship would once again become the talk of the town.Xander’s face would become everyone’s target of speculation. Was he a replacement? Or her new love interest?Nicole could already think of all the headlines that follow
After hanging up the phone, Nicole went to work as usual.Imperial Gardens.As soon as Toto saw the hot topic, he was so scared that he could not sleep anymore, especially after seeing the rebuttal from Eric’s friend. He felt like it was completely over.That was a detrimental friend!This was such a good opportunity to protect Nicole that they could never wish for.That man who walked Nicole to the car really looked like Eric if one did not look too carefully.Toto did not dare to delay this and went upstairs to knock on the door apprehensively.Eric drowned himself in alcohol and had anger pent up inside. When he opened the door, he glared coldly at Toto. “Speak!”Toto took out his phone. “Mr. Ferguson, you should see it for yourself…”One minute... Two minutes... Five minutes passed. Eric’s face turned increasingly glum.He was the main character and had not been successful with Nicole, yet his double had already surpassed him?The internet was filled with cries of
It was hard not to connect the two things that happened on the same day.Everyone found out after a deeper investigation that Yannick Zabinski was the person who posted the photo to clear Eric’s name.However, everyone’s speculation was futile. Ferguson Corporation did not miss out on the formalities of acquiring a small business.Many in the circle felt that Eric’s methods were too ruthless.There were many complaints about his style of handling this.Yannick only posted a photo, but Eric pushed the Zabinskis to the brink of extinction in a fit of anger.However, no one could stop Eric’s fury.This was a lesson for everyone.The matter gradually passed, and Xander’s name came into the public eye. Although everyone did not have a very good initial impression of Xander, a lot of people still supported him because he had Eric Ferguson’s domineering face.Dominic Young also put Xander’s popularity to good use and arranged many activities for him and got him to do live streaming
Gerard Lichman could not bring himself to smile because he could clearly feel the tension in the air.Eric’s eyes were gloomy and cold as he met Clayton’s deep and arrogant gaze without flinching.“It seems that some people don’t have any self-awareness.”“Mr. Ferguson, if you don’t have any, why should I?”This was considered an official confrontation.Clayton laughed and turned to leave.Eric snorted. His smile was arrogant and ruthless with a hint of powerlessness.The room was extremely chilly.The lobby of J&L Corporation.Nicole stood in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling window with her phone. She was on a call and looked very relaxed as she stared out the window with a faint smile while she held her coat with one hand. She seemed pleased with herself.Seeing Clayton walking over, Nicole hung up the phone. “Mr. Sloan, is there something else?”Clayton had his hand in his pocket as he smiled at her. “The most pressing thing now is treating you to lunch.”This was the
Nicole was suspicious of Clayton’s deceitful blather. She was not someone who could be coaxed with mere words.Clayton met her gaze and said frankly, “Less than a year… But every day since I met you, I’ve been very happy to find out that you’re single. Nicole, let’s start anew. My name is Clayton Sloan. I was widowed three years ago, and I have a son.”He lowered his eyes and smiled a little self-deprecatingly. “I know that sounds like poor conditions, but I have a lot of money. I’m not quite sure on the exact amount, but if you want to know, I can get someone to tally it up, but it may take a little longer because I can’t remember all the assets that I have. Also…”Clayton paused for a moment. He looked serious, and his warm gaze seemed to glow.“Michael is actually my late brother’s son. Due to certain religious beliefs and traditions, I had no choice but to marry Michael’s mother so that her family would agree to her giving birth to Michael.”Nicole stiffened. She suddenly did
Clayton’s smile faintly stiffened. His eyes darkened for a brief moment, but it was only for a short second before he returned to his usual self.“Did Mr. Ferguson ask you to come and persuade me?”Keith was stunned and immediately denied it. “Of course not, we’re just reminding you that there are women everywhere, so you don’t need to look for a divorced woman with a domineering and strong personality, right?”After Keith finished speaking, he felt a cool breeze on his back.Before Colton could nudge Keith, Nicole’s icy voice gradually approached from behind.“Keith Ludwig, didn’t anyone teach you to be more discreet when talking bad about others?”Keith’s body shook violently. His eyes flashed with a hint of panic. He had goosebumps all over.He stiffly turned his head with a frightened expression. “N-Nicole…”Keith’s mind went blank. ‘What did I just say? Divorced? Domineering and strong personality? No, I didn’t say that, right?’Nicole was indifferent and expressionless a