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
This scene was like dropping a bomb.It was sensational.In an instant, the originally lively atmosphere that was mixed with the clinking of glasses became quiet and cold.No one spoke up in the large banquet hall.The light and soothing music played in the banquet hall also seemed very strange.The next second, Keith noticed what was happening. His expression changed dramatically as his pupils shrank.Keith ran in wildly and shouted, “Stop! Who put up my photos? Turn it off!”If one listened carefully, one would be able to hear the unconcealable panic in his voice.No one responded.The photos were still rolling as if revealing the skeletons of his happy life, proving that he was just deceiving himself.The fig leaf of this wedding was forcefully pulled aside, making everyone look at the ugly truth.The original intention was to come to Keith’s remarriage banquet, but the result was the opposite. The blessings that came out of everyone’s mouth had simply turned into jokes.
In just one month, Keith seemed to grow uncomfortable with life without Livia, and even more uncomfortable with watching his wife, who had been pampered in the Ludwig family for several years, go out and work for someone else, acting servile and obsequiously.Keith went to ask for a reconciliation, and Livia agreed after less than three times.‘Look, she still likes me.’ Keith then decided to treat her well.However...At that moment, Livia’s eyes were cold like the tundra.Keith stood there with his mouth open, but he was unable to make a sound.Livia came forward step by step and stopped six feet away.There was an impersonal smile on her sweet face."Mr. Ludwig, they’re all your old lovers. Why didn’t you invite them to your wedding?"Keith felt an astringent taste in his throat. He went over to Livia with his eyes fixed on her and spoke with a pleading tone."I was wrong. Wifey, I was really wrong. I wasn’t a good man in the past, but I’ll be good to you in the future. I’
The scene was frozen.Livia shook off Keith’s hand, her tone detached. “Taking this opportunity, I’ve decided to announce something.”Everyone looked at her.Livia said, “I’m going to set up a law firm which specializes in divorce cases involving mistresses. I will do my best to ensure the best interest of innocent victims. In the case of my failed marriage, I have been humiliated, ignored, trampled on, and slapped in the face. I can no longer stand it. To all the ladies present, the only thing that can protect us will only be our interests. That’s why, if you need any help, you can always come to find me.”At those words, the banquet hall fell silent. Even the music stopped.Keith’s face was devoid of any trace of blood. He looked at her in shock, as if he never knew the woman in front of him.Then, lone applause suddenly sounded in the crowd.Everyone looked for the source.Nicole calmly clapped her hands, without regard for others.Immediately after, Julie was the second.
Eric’s voice was dry and hoarse, and his gaze was filled with helplessness. He really could not think of any way to save himself.He was furious at seeing this unlucky remarriage which put him in an unjust position.However, more than that, Eric panicked.Eric had never kneeled to anyone since he became an adult, but if kneeling could prove his sincerity, he was willing to kneel at her feet.Under the light, Nicole’s eyes were bright as she looked at the stage. She was not the least bit moved by Eric’s words.The corners of her mouth curled gently, slightly disdainful.“Don’t. It’ll just shorten my life.”Did he want to relieve all her sorrows with a single kneel?Dream on!Livia’s words undoubtedly pushed the atmosphere of the remarriage in the opposite direction.Keith stood to the side. In the eyes of outsiders, he was a scumbag who should be cut to pieces, but the sadness in his eyes was so profoundly intense.The people were confused. Was he for real or was he acting?
Nicole stroked the boy’s curly hair and smiled. “Yes. You’re awesome, Lil Michael!”To the side, Livia came over. “Ms. Stanton, you’re acquainted with this child?”Nicole smiled. “Yes, he’s my friend’s son. Children’s words carry no harm. Please don’t take offense, Ms. Lehman.”“Of course not.”Keith stepped forward, looking a little disheveled. He still refused to give up.“Wifey…”“Mr. Ludwig, please call me Ms. Lehman in the future. I think I’ve made myself very clear with what I just said.”Keith’s eyes were dim. His jaw tightened and he hastily tried to remedy the situation.“I’ll give you anything you want. If you’re angry that I bankrupted your father’s company, I can help him rebuild it again…”“Enough…”Livia was a little annoyed. She did not even bother to put up a harmonious pretense.“Young Master Ludwig, I used all that money you spent to pursue me to buy off your ex-girlfriends. They’re really not that expensive.”She snickered, but no one knew who she was lau