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
Clayton looked at her so deeply that her face turned as red as a tomato. Her heart skipped a beat.Nicole pursed her lips. She gritted her teeth to control her emotions and suddenly reached out to push him away.“You can’t.”‘Did he really expect me to happily say, “sure, go ahead” to that kind of question? Clayton’s gentlemanly manners are really frustrating, but it’s also heartwarming…’ Nicole thought.Immediately after she spoke, Clayton’s eyes darkened for a moment. His throat bobbed, and in that instant, she felt like the burning fire in his entire body had been extinguished.Nicole’s heart thumped.Clayton suddenly lowered his eyes and gradually backed away.The next second, Nicole reached out and grabbed his collar, yanking him forward.Clayton was stunned for a moment, but Nicole hesitated for only a split second before leaning forward.It was just the lightest peck on his lips before she suddenly pushed him away again.Nicole added, “But I can.”The man’s expression
The environment here was special, and the conditions were harsh, so there was not even a wheelchair.Nicole sprained her ankle and could only stand with crutches, but there were no crutches around.Ian very considerately found her a small wooden stick and proudly walked two circles around her with it.“It’s just right for you. I really am a great craftsman! It’s not too late for you to change your boyfriend!”Clayton raised his brows. ‘Ian actually dares to seduce Nicole in front of me?’Nicole snorted coldly. “Don’t insult the real great craftsmen. I’ll use this to beat you to death!”The stick was thinner than her arm. If Nicole really used it, then she would end up breaking her other foot as well.Ian pouted. “You can’t even walk but you still want to beat me?”To the side, Julie, who was watching Ian dig his own grave, said nothing.Clayton spoke calmly. “Her boyfriend can do it for her.”Ian paused and laughed in anger. Then, he lifted his feet and went out. ‘So what if
Clayton raised his brows. “Yvette said that Sean will pick her up. She wants to give him this opportunity, so she’s telling us not to wait for her and to go first.”Nicole opened her mouth. “She’s not that kind of person!”Yvette loved to play around but never put any man in her heart.She just played with them in the palm of her hands. The only person who had touched her heart, Grant, came to a premature end, so why was she suddenly so keen on Sean?Was she serious about him?Clayton smiled. “Liking someone will change a person.”His voice came from his chest, and Nicole felt her heart beat a little faster.“Are you trying to say that you’ve also become unlike yourself?”Clayton’s eyes flashed as he lowered his head to look at her while walking easily.“You caught the point. How clever…”Nicole paused slightly. “Now I’m a little curious. What were you like before, Mr. Sloan?”Clayton stiffened for a moment. His voice was a little raspy. “You’ll have an opportunity to unders