The car was silent, and the sound of rain outside was too clear.Lord, save them!Nicole looked at the curtain of rain outside in despair. ‘Why did I follow them? Was there a more desperate moment than this one?’Julie rolled her eyes and pointed her bright red nails at Ian. “If I weren’t an elegant goddess, I’d have killed you and dumped your body!”Yvette nodded. “That’s right!”Ian’s mouth twitched as he looked at Nicole. “You treat me the best.”Nicole looked up. “I’ll bring flowers to your grave.”As time passed, the temperature in the car gradually decreased.No one’s phone was working because there was no network or signal, so they could only wait for people to pass by or take the initiative to find them.It rained cats and dogs, and by the time it stopped, it was already dark.Everyone’s mood was particularly complicated. Yvette lost steam after scolding Ian, and Julie leaned against the car window listlessly.Ian held his phone outside to try and get a signal…Nico
Everyone was too frightened to figure out if it was real or fake. This was not the time to joke.They opened the car door and ran out.Fortunately, for convenience, Nicole and Julie wore flats.However, Yvette was always the most concerned about her image. Even if she was stepping in mud, she had to step on it in high heels.It was not very convenient when she ran.Ian tried to pull Nicole, but Nicole looked at Julie, whose legs had gone numb.Julie’s face was as white as paper.“Ian, you take Julie, and I’ll take Yvette. Don’t waste energy. Hurry up and run!”“Nicole, you have to keep up!”Julie gritted her teeth and ran ahead with Ian.Based on what they learned in school, they should run perpendicular to the direction of the mudslide at this time.However, it was dark all around without a single trace of light.The faint light emitted by their phones in their hands was of no use at all.Since they could not make any judgments, they could only run in the opposite directi
Daylight cut through the darkness, and the sun penetrated the clouds.Nicole’s eyes were stung by the lights, but her mind was still in the pitch-black night. She was trapped in the stormy weather where, behind them was a mudslide that could swallow them at any time, and ahead of them was a road that stretched endlessly.She kept running with no end in sight. Her body became tense.However, in the next second, the road ahead turned into an abyss.When she stepped on the road, her foot landed in thin air and her body felt weightless. She suddenly woke up.Cold sweat dripped down her forehead.Nicole opened her sluggish eyes for several seconds before slowly coming to her senses.Everything around her was unfamiliar.Her head was dizzy and painful. She reached out to touch it and felt that it was wrapped in gauze.Not far away was the movement of a lighter flickering.Nicole looked over and saw a tall and familiar silhouette. It looked a little like Clayton.She blinked. ‘Is t
Julie said, “There was indeed a mudslide, but we were lucky. The direction of the mudslide wasn’t in the direction we ran, so we managed to escape.”‘No wonder! We’re really lucky!’ Nicole thought.“But it was a close call. If Clayton hadn’t arrived in time to save us, we wouldn’t have been able to escape if the mudslide spread too widely.”Yvette nodded. “I always thought that Clayton was treacherous and sly underneath his aloof front. It looks like I was wrong about him. I was scared to death when you fell unconscious. Fortunately, he arrived. Clayton knew the weather was bad but still came to find you because he was afraid that you’d encounter a mudslide. To be honest, I haven’t been moved by a man for a long time.”Julie poked her head with a finger.“Is this the time to make heart-eyes at someone?”Yvette rubbed her head sheepishly and sat down beside Nicole.“Anyway, the man appeared in that life-or-death situation. I feel like he’s completely flawless!”Nicole’s chest tr
The room fell into silence.Right, they almost died.After an unknown amount of time, the person outside knocked on the door again and came in.Clayton regained his gentle and graceful look. “May I come in?”Nicole smiled and nodded.Yvette tactfully gave up her seat and even winked at Nicole.All this was seen by Clayton.It was clear that his eyes were overflowing with joy.Nicole looked away and held her forehead.She really wanted to pretend that she did not know Yvette.Julie was also exasperated. What kind of person was this?Ian coughed. “It’s almost time. I’ll go out for a walk and tell the others that I’m safe!”Julie also followed.Yvette wanted to stay, but she did not want to be the third wheel, so she followed them out after some hesitation.Clayton stood to the side, holding two eggs in his hand. His bony fingers hesitated for a moment before he gently knocked them on the corner of the bedside table.His movements were gentle, beautiful, and artistic.A pa
However, this time, Nicole had some doubts about her thoughts.If it was a coincidence that Clayton saved her during the car accident in Sand City, then what about this time?Clayton could have chosen not to come. Why did he come at this time?His arrival was like a light in her life that gave her hope.The air was silent for a few seconds.Clayton slowly opened his mouth. His voice was clean and clear.“Yesterday was my birthday so I wanted to have dinner with you. With luck, we could have a late supper too.”His eyes were overflowing with gentleness. He smiled unhurriedly when he saw Nicole’s stiff and shocked look.“I couldn’t find you, but I was unwilling to give up. Ms. Quimbey’s staff said that you went to a bar. The bar owner said you left with Mr. Carter. Mr. Carter’s nanny at home said that you guys came to the mountains to watch the meteor shower…”He frowned slightly as he spoke, looking slightly depressed. Then, he suddenly laughed.“I almost gave up at first, but
Clayton’s hand was warm and wide, holding her slim and cold fingers. His deep pupils held a hint of determination.“I want to try, Nicole. I want to erase all your bad memories and fill your life with happiness. I want you to always be arrogant and confident, just like when I first met you. Nicole, even if it’s hard, it feels sweet to me.”At least, he would have a chance to leave a trace of warmth in her life and soothe her painful feelings.Winter had not passed yet, but the warm sun had spread here.Nicole felt the warmth. Clayton always cared for her.Maybe she should have cut out her past a long time ago and started her life anew.Happiness had always been right in front of her. It was her who deliberately ignored it.After a long time, a heavy boulder in her heart gradually disappeared.‘Why not start over? Did I have to suffer my entire life because of Eric?’During Nicole’s hesitation, Clayton saw the conflict in her eyes and thought that his words had troubled her.H
Yvette ran over and sat down like an obedient student.“Stop keeping us in suspense and tell us!”Nicole paused before speaking slowly.“There’s nothing much I can repay him with, so I can only devote myself to him.”For an instant, the two people were dumbfounded.It was like a small stone that was thrown into a lake, causing a huge ripple.Yvette looked even more excited than Nicole. “We made a bet earlier that you’d rather give Stanton Corporation to him than give yourself to him. What are you thinking?!”Nicole looked at Julie, who gave her a calm smile.Nicole looked at Yvette. “What did you bet on?”Yvette muttered, “That you’d never give yourself to him, but Julie guessed that you would. I just told her that she’d lose!”Nicole could not help but laugh. “Sorry, but you lost!”Yvette could not help but roll her eyes, angry but also happy. ‘Everyone clearly condemned my idea for being rotten when I suggested it earlier! Why did it come true the moment I thought otherwis