Eric walked over gloomily and interrupted their conversation.His tone was tinged with jealousy. “What are you guys talking about so happily?”Clayton looked at Nicole, who slowly took a sip of coffee. Her slender fingers were so smooth and beautiful like works of art.After a momentary lapse of concentration, Clayton immediately spoke. “Ms. Stanton just told a joke. Mr. Ferguson, would you like to hear it?”Nicole raised her eyes to look at Clayton, but she did not say anything.Eric’s gaze sank even more. He gnashed his teeth. ‘She even joked with Clayton?!’“Of course, do you mind if I join you?”He did not wait for their reply and sat down next to Nicole, looking like he was declaring sovereignty.His long legs carelessly touched Nicole’s legs, so she subconsciously moved to the side a little. Nicole wore a skirt that reached just above her knees. Seeing this, Eric deliberately touched her leg. At that moment, he felt an electric current through his heart.He inadverte
Eric was stunned and looked at her with delight before realizing that this was not the direction to the hotel.He thought, ‘Maybe she’s afraid of people finding out and wants to go to a more distant hotel?’Eric had never felt so excited and tangled like he was at that moment.The dim streetlights in the night seemed to be lighting up his path to happiness. Even the cold wind became gentle.After a while, Eric felt that something was wrong.There was more greenery as they drove further. ‘We’re clearly in the suburbs… Did she wanna go out of town just for sex?’ Eric thought.He swept a glance at her car’s fuel gauge and immediately froze. They were almost out of gas!Before he could open his mouth to remind her, the car suddenly stopped.He looked at her in confusion.Nicole suddenly turned to him and flung herself on his chest.Eric’s heartbeat stalled. Before he could react, his seatbelt was unbuckled, and the car door on his side was opened.The cold wind poured in, waki
Lil Michael jumped down from the bed with wide eyes.He tilted his head and pouted as he looked at Clayton. “No way! Pretty Lady is mine and mine alone! That Mean Mister can never get close to her! I won’t allow it!”Lil Michael finally got this rare chance to be alone with his pretty lady since his father was away, so he wanted to bond with her. ‘Mean Mister won’t get a chance to approach my pretty lady!’ Lil Michael thought.Looking at the boy’s pufferfish look, Clayton smiled with satisfaction.‘Awesome! With my son by Nicole’s side, I can go abroad to deal with my business without any worries.’Clayton turned around and went back to his room feeling assured.Lil Michael hurriedly instructed his nanny and bodyguard to pack his things. He even called Nicole to inform her that he would go over by himself tomorrow, so she did not have to make arrangements for him.That was because he could not wait to see his pretty lady.It was just after dawn when there was a commotion at t
Eric narrowed his eyes and gritted his teeth. He went up to carry the boy with one hand and put him on the innermost chair.His force and attitude were irrefutable. Lil Michael simply did not have the time and strength to struggle.After this was settled, Eric sat in his original spot and unbuttoned his collar. “Now there’s a seat.”Nicole stared at him with dull eyes and warned him. “Eric Ferguson, he’s still a child…”Eric raised an eyebrow and swept a glance at Lil Michael, whose eyes were red. “So what? He’s not our child…”Nicole was speechless.Lil Michael glared at Eric viciously and felt stuffy in his chest. He could not wait to grow up so that he could take his pretty lady out of the country and never come back!“Pretty Lady, I won’t be able to eat if I see someone I don’t like…”Lil Michael coldly grunted and was straightforward.Nicole lifted her eyes to look at Eric. “Hurry up and get lost.”‘She’s really decisive, huh?’ Eric could not help but feel a little hurt.
Stanton Mansion.Lil Michael’s bad mood dissipated as soon as he played with Tigger happily.Nicole freshened up and was studying the stock market in the study.Someone pushed the door open. Without lifting her head, Nicole knew that it was Kai.He was holding a small box in his hand.“Lil N, are you busy?”“Duh.”Kai chuckled and put the box in front of her.“Will you help me give this to her?”“To whom?”Nicole asked and opened the box with curiosity.The teardrop-shaped jade pendant came back to life again.When it shattered, it seemed to be gone forever, but Kai actually managed to fix it.Upon closer look, there was a little flaw that could be neglected.It was really rare for Kai to be so attentive!Nicole looked up at him. “K, you should give it to Jules yourself. She’ll be very happy.”Kai sighed. “She probably doesn’t want to see me…”Nicole decisively pushed the box back to him. “No, Jules will be very happy. She’ll be even happier if you give it to her yours
Logan opened the back door for Nicole. Lil Michael had been waiting inside for a long time. He was escorting her to the banquet.Nicole bent down and put one foot in when a big hand suddenly grabbed her arm tightly, pulling her back.She instantly recognized the man’s cold and stern aura.“Mr. Ferguson…”Logan was a little surprised.He subconsciously wanted to protect Nicole and was thinking if he should pull Nicole back from Eric’s grip.However, Eric tightly encircled Nicole in his arms with a strong attitude and a bitter chill in his eyes.His tone was playful and a little threatening.“Didn’t we agree that I’d come to pick you up? Who’s so ballsy to take you away?”Eric did not look angry. His face was gloomy, and his words carried an extreme indifference and arrogance.He was insufferably arrogant even though he tried his best to suppress his emotions.Nicole was entrapped in his embrace, but she did not struggle. Instead, she moved with his strength and only looked at
Kai turned around and got into the car.The Ludwigs were extremely generous for this lavish banquet. To book the banquet hall, Keith even bought out the entire hotel for the night. The exquisite and grand decor made it seem like this was his first wedding.After exchanging pleasantries with the people at the door, Nicole came in holding Kai’s arm.A wedding photo of Keith and his bride was placed at the entrance.The couple wore a white suit and gown. Keith looked so radiant. His were filled with unconcealed joy.The bride’s name was Livia Lehman. She was very beautiful and looked very gentle and sweet, but her smile was a little stiff in the photo. Perhaps the photographer did not take a good picture.Nicole did not hear much about the bride. The Lehmans were not a very wealthy family, but they had a good relationship with Old Master Ludwig.Kai looked at the photo and sighed, shaking his head.“Livia Lehman married Keith Ludwig when her family was on the verge of bankruptcy
Eric’s eyes were a little cold. “Why didn’t you marry someone else?”Keith smiled. “Unlike your Ms. Stanton, my girl is easy to coax and came back after I gave her some benefits. Even if you gave Nicole the entire Ferguson Corporation, she might not even look you in the eye.”Eric was silent and speechless.Even if he gave it to her, she might not want it…Keith pointed to the banquet hall. “Look how beautiful it is! That was her only request. She wanted to personally decorate our remarriage scene. The whole place is filled with things she likes. Well, as long as she’s happy. Girls, y’know? If you want to give them gifts, you have to make sure that they’re on point.”‘So, what was Nicole’s ‘point’?’ Eric did not know. His expression soured.Keith patted his shoulder. “Ferg, my wife seems to have arranged an activity for later. I’ll find a chance for you…”They were best friends, after all. Since Keith was remarried, he could not just stand by and watch Eric suffer painfully.Er