A big man like Keith sounded like a spouse that was scolding a mistress. This feeling was just awkward!

Nicole took a deep breath. She felt embarrassed and denied it. “I didn’t laugh…”

However, her smile was so wide that it was almost overflowing from her face.

Clayton walked to the side and sat down. “Do you guys mind me sitting here?”

He did not want to be too far away from Nicole, but he was also worried that it would be offensive if he overheard someone’s privacy.

Such considerate people were comfortable to get along with.

Livia was a little embarrassed and waved her hands.

“Of course, we won’t mind. Thanks for earlier, Mr. Sloan…”

Thanks to the shocking slander earlier, people got to know Clayton Sloan.

Nathaniel looked at Clayton, then at Nicole.

He sighed and turned to look at Livia. “There’s no need to thank him. He did it for Nikki’s sake.”

Clayton did not intervene for their sake.

Thus, the thick-skinned Nathaniel would not appreciate it.

Nicole rolled her eyes a