Anyway, Lil Michael was going to give it to either Nicole or Clayton.Nicole and Clayton looked at each other. Clayton’s eyelids jumped.Clayton, who was always good-natured, also had times when he could not resist the urge to punch someone.“You guys told me that I can’t give out money and jewelry. These shoes are so exquisite. They’re the most expensive item at that auction, so all girls will like it!”Lil Michael gleefully went over and added, “Pretty Lady, do you like it?”Nicole’s face stiffened. After a long time, her violently beating heart gradually smoothed out.‘After so long, Lil Michael changed his habit of giving me bereavement flowers and wreaths to a dead woman’s shoes? I really can’t bring myself to like this at all!’ Nicole thought.“Michael, promise me to give normal gifts in the future, okay?”Nicole was truly traumatized.Lil Michael frowned and looked at Nicole, not fully understanding her reaction. He then turned to look at Clayton and said, “Then I’ll ju
Clayton frowned slightly. He saw Nicole’s bewildered face and explained, “Isaac Sloan is my second uncle and the heir of the Sloan family.”Nicole nodded. Clayton never mentioned the Sloan family to Nicole before. Since the Sloan family came to Mediania, Clayton would probably find the opportunity to tell Nicole about it.Lil Michael waved his fist. “He’s also a scumbag!”Nicole raised her eyebrows. ‘It looks like the Sloan family isn’t very harmonious…’She laughed and did not say a word. If she had known earlier, she would have gotten Logan to investigate more about it.They sent Lil Michael back home to rest. Nicole did not stay long when she received a call from Floyd.Floyd sounded quite upset. “Lil N, we have guests, so come back home.”In the end, Floyd added, “Come back by yourself.”His words implied that Nicole should go back alone and not take anyone with her.Nicole let out a faint “mm” and said goodbye to Clayton and Lil Michael.Stanton Mansion.The butler, Mr.
Nicole looked at Isaac Sloan with a faint smile. Isaac was truly worthy of being the heir of the Sloan family because he was so generous with his offer.However, there was a revolting sense of superiority in Isaac’s speech and demeanor.Isaac was clearly very different from the modest and polite Clayton.While Nicole was scrutinizing Isaac, he was doing the same to her.In the end, Kai could not help himself and spoke up.“Give up cooperation with Clayton just to cooperate with Sloan Corporation? This tumultuous operation is really confusing. You’re his uncle, right? Aren’t you digging a grave for your nephew by doing this?”Kai’s bluntness made it a little awkward.Isaac laughed. “Yes, that’s about right.”“Mr. Sloan, I don’t quite understand.”Why did Isaac mention Clayton and the Sloan family separately, as if they were not related?Nicole’s eyes were indifferent. She suddenly remembered Lil Michael’s comment earlier. “He’s a scumbag too!”“Ms. Stanton, it seems that Cl
Isaac Sloan laughed. “The Sloan family can certainly afford to support Clayton. If he goes bankrupt, he can start all over again, but if his father is gone, Clayton will never have a chance to see him again.”Nicole sat there in silence, not saying a word.Isaac made his ploys known to all.However, they did not know which among them was true or false.Isaac was really open about such a backstabbing trick.“I know this may be a bit inappropriate, but we have no other way to make Clayton return to the Sloan family. After all, he’s one of us. Rather than toiling away outside, why not serve his own family?”Isaac made it sound like this was all for Clayton’s sake to let Clayton return to the Sloan family.Nicole hesitated for a moment and smiled. “This is a matter of great importance, so I can’t make this decision alone. Mr. Sloan, give me some time to think about it.”Isaac breathed a sigh of relief. He looked confident as he tidied his collar and smiled with certainty.“This is
Lil Michael ran out happily.Clayton laughed helplessly and made way for Nicole. Nicole swept a glance at Clayton’s home decor, which was cozy and very comfortable to look at.“Did you come to see me for something?”Nicole nodded her head.“Isaac Sloan went to my house…”Clayton’s face changed slightly. His smile froze at the corners of his mouth.Nicole told him what Isaac said, word for word.“I think that you should be aware of this and make preparations early.”Clayton was silent for a few seconds. For those few seconds, his eyes were indifferent without a touch of warmth.Soon, he regained his gentle smile.Clayton raised his eyes to look at Nicole.“Thank you for telling me this, Nicole. It seems that I’m already your person.”Nicole was dumbfounded. “Your focus is just as off as Kai’s!”Clayton laughed with a playful glint in his eyes.“Your attitude is my focus. No one else matters.”Clayton reached out and took Nicole’s hand, which made the tip of her heart trem
This question stunned Nicole a little.“Logan’s already married.”Nicole remembered that Logan even took a wedding leave before this.Clayton laughed. “What a pity, I was planning to introduce a girlfriend to him.”Nicole frowned. “How come I didn’t hear you mention it before?”“I forgot. Must’ve been too busy…”Nicole walked to the door. “I’m leaving now. Why don’t you go downstairs too?”“Wait.”Clayton took a flower from the vase in the living room and walked over. Nicole’s heart skipped a beat.The delicate little Swiss lily was brought in front of her eyes.“I hope this last gift today will make you forget the unhappiness from what you saw at the airport earlier.”The pair of shoes was probably at the museum by now. The curator even called earlier to thank them and repeatedly praised their generosity.Nicole smiled and took the flower. “Thank you.”Of all the gifts, this flower was the most normal one.Clayton smiled and squatted down to put on her shoes.Nicole rea
The two supervisors wanted to say something else, but in the end, no one dared to speak.They knew Grant’s temper. Grant would not give them a second chance when they did something wrong.Once they left, Nicole sat opposite Grant, puzzled.“Didn’t you say that something happened to the project?”Grant lifted his chin. His face was cold as frost.“Those two you saw were bribed by someone and intended to sabotage the project. They were discovered by their subordinates.”“Who bribed them?”“Golden Sea Corporation, a woman named Ava York.”Nicole’s eyes narrowed. “It’s her?”“You know her?”“I’ve dealt with her before. Are there any losses to the project?”“Not yet, but soon. Do you know who is the spokesperson that these two hired?”Grant’s face was grim. He was probably really pissed off by this crazy woman.Nicole shook her head. She was not aware.Usually, real estate projects did not need spokespersons, unless it was a high-end construction.Grant gritted his teeth. “Ha
When Nicole was still torn between asking what was in it, Grant had already made the decision for her.Learn from past mistakes.The past was a truly bloody lesson learned.When Nicole fell in love, her whole family was apprehensive about any small movements.‘How did I get such a warm and loving family?’ Nicole thought.Nicole smiled and walked over to take the document bag. “You’re right. I can’t believe everything I hear. I should get to know his bottom line before I get sucked in.”Grant looked at his extremely understanding sister with satisfaction. ‘How sensible!’Nicole raised her eyes and looked at him with a smirk.“Big Brother, you’re also a man, so I’ll have to remind Aida of what you just told me too!”Grant’s face changed slightly. He gritted his teeth.“Are you my sister?!”Nicole playfully stuck out her tongue, took her things, and left.Grant was flustered and thought, ‘She’d better not badmouth me in front of Aida!’Nicole’s mood was much better all of a s