Asher smiled calmly and spoke appropriately.“Perhaps I didn’t make myself clear just now. Let me formally introduce you to the President of Cyndro International, Mr. Eric Ferguson!”As soon as he finished, Mitchell, who was standing in front, suddenly took the lead in clapping.One after another, applause rang out in the venue.They were undoubtedly welcoming the President of Cyndro International and acknowledging the multiple identities of Eric from Ferguson Corporation.Was it surprising?Everyone was already in awe of Eric’s power, but it turns out that he was also the President of Cyndro International. His status was even more unreachable.Eric’s face was cold as his dark eyes glanced at all the people present. The moment he saw Nicole, he paused slightly, and his thin lips curled into a small smile. Then, he said with a low and cold voice.“Everyone, the cooperation between Cyndro International and Ferguson Corporation is a brand-new beginning. This was Old Master Ferguso
Old Master Ferguson was trembling with anger as he pointed to Mitchell beside Eric.“Mitchell introduced Asher from Cyndro International to me just so I would sell the shares to retaliate against you. Since your eyes are everywhere in Mediania, I would definitely choose a foreign company instead of a domestic one… You— You planned all this!”Mitchel calmly stood by Eric’s side and spoke unhurriedly.“Old Master Ferguson, no one forced you to sell your shares. If it stayed in your own hands, you would still be a part of Ferguson Corporation. President Ferguson doesn’t care about Ferguson Corporation’s scattered shares. Everyone can have a piece of the pie. It was you who united with people from Ferguson Corporation’s branches to go against the president. Have you ever thought of Ferguson Corporation’s fate if it fell into the hands of other people?”“Shut up. You have no right to speak up here!”Old Master Ferguson took his anger out on Mitchell.This person who had seemingly betr
Eric’s back was firm and despondent as if he was rejecting people from a thousand miles away.He really had not changed at all.Old Master Ferguson was already in his twilight years. Although he could not be compared to Eric, his power was still there.Trying to attack someone stronger than oneself would only bring about one’s own destruction.The glass in Clayton’s hand gently touched Nicole’s, his smile gentle and light.“What are you thinking about? I didn’t expect Mr. Ferguson to turn the tide like this. He won beautifully.”Nicole looked away. The resplendent and magnificent hall did not drive away the lonely figure in her mind.She tried to make herself indifferent.Her tone also became relaxed.“Yes, it was really unexpected.”She knew that Eric would not lose, but she did not expect him to win so thoroughly.“Nicole, do you feel sorry for him?”Nicole froze and turned her head to look at Clayton.Clayton pursed his lips as his expression became slightly complicated
Asher saw Nicole’s cold attitude and decided to take a different approach.Since the emotional route did not work, he tried to throw out the bait.After all, there were too many countries in Mediania that wanted to cooperate with Cyndro International.Nicole smiled and lifted her eyes coldly.“Sorry, but I don’t think we have a chance to cooperate.”When Clayton heard this, he understood that Asher and Nicole were just acquaintances.Clayton looked at the coldness on Nicole’s face and walked forward with a smile, putting his hand gently on her shoulder.“Didn’t you say that you wanted to watch a movie? It’s about time…”Nicole looked at him and smiled, nodding naturally.“Then let’s go!”The two of them left under Asher’s gaze.Asher cursed silently and helplessly finished the wine in his glass in one gulp.Mitchell saw the scene earlier clearly.He walked over. “Mr. Sullivan, do you know Ms. Stanton?”Asher nodded and did not hide it since Mitchell was one of Eric’s men.
Seeing Nicole fall silent, Clayton pursed his lips.“I’m sorry. I’m not trying to force you into anything, but you promised me that you’ll give me a chance. You… Won’t go back on your word, right?”Nicole bit her lower lip and suddenly felt her face burn up a little.She thought it might be because of the lack of air circulation in the confined space of the car.“I won’t.”She answered quickly and immediately changed the topic.“Mr. Sloan, aren’t you curious about how Asher and I met?”Clayton paused and smiled. “How did you meet?”Nicole was eager to make the atmosphere casual and normal again, so she simply spoke of the past.“Asher was just a low-level manager in Cyndro International a few years ago. I worked under him when I was interning abroad.”Clayton looked at her in surprise.There was too much information in her words.With her background in Stanton Corporation, did Nicole still need an internship?Did Asher become the Vice President of Cyndro International in j
Nicole did not mind. It was just to pass the time anyway.Clayton led her into the hall. The entrance was dark, and Nicole could not really see, so she followed after him and asked, “Are the seats you bought in the front or back?”Clayton did not answer.When he got in front of the screen and there was enough light, he took out a thick stack of tickets from his pocket.Nicole was shocked for a moment.Clayton said calmly, “Feel free to pick any…”He bought out the entire hall.Looking at Nicole’s shocked expression, Clayton’s eyes turned gentle as he explained, “I was afraid that it’ll cause a misunderstanding if others saw us watching a movie together, so I figured I might as well not let anyone see us. I’ll wait until you’re willing to be seen by others.”No matter how heartless, careless, or unreasonable Nicole was, Clayton still accommodated her worries.He had already thought about all the words that she could not speak easily.Nicole lowered her eyes and felt particular
Nicole was just about to laugh and discuss with Clayton about the predictable plot, only to turn to the side and see Clayton’s pale face as he covered his face.He did not dare to look at the screen at all!Nicole was a little surprised. ‘A man like him is afraid of this?’“Mr. Sloan, are you alright?”When Clayton heard Nicole’s voice, he pursed his lips, put his hands down, and turned to look at her as if nothing was wrong.“Yeah, I’m fine.”However, his smile was a little wan.Nicole laughed. She could not help but laugh when she realized that Clayton was afraid of horror films.“Look, the girl should be pulling the door instead. The door won’t open because she’s pushing it…”Clayton turned his head to look, just in time to see a female ghost with long hair suddenly appear on the screen. He jumped in fear.There was some surprise in those dark eyes, and his finger bones were well defined as he grabbed onto the armrest. He looked like he was in shock.He said in a hoarse v
After saying that, Nicole carried Tigger and went upstairs.Grant came down the stairs, his face as cold as ever.“Didn’t the party end long ago?”“I had something to do. Do you know about what happened with the Ferguson family?”Grant had always been well-informed. News about Cyndro International belonging to Eric had already spread before the banquet was over.Although it was surprising, it was not earth-shattering news.He nodded. “Didn’t you intern at Cyndro International for a while? They don’t know about it, do they?”Nicole pursed her lips. “Eric shouldn’t know, but Asher probably does. It’s fine if they know. They won’t dare to bring it up and announce it anyway.”Grant thought about it. There was no emotion on his cold face as he said, “I’m afraid it won’t be quiet for a while after Ferguson Corporation’s reshuffle. Ferguson Corporation’s side branches will lose benefits and kick up a fuss. We can just watch from a distance this time.”Nicole was surprised for a momen