Nicole sat on the opposite sofa and gestured for Harvey to sit down as well.“Harvey is the spokesperson for Stanton Corporation’s new product.”Everyone’s bodies stiffened with this statement.Kai stood up abruptly. His face was grim. “What?!”Kai’s reaction was a little too excessive.Harvey did not react to or feel guilty for Kai’s reaction.After all, Harvey’s reputation was already in the gutter.Dominic was relatively calm. After getting over the shock, Dominic looked at Harvey with a complicated look in his eyes. He seemed to be thinking about something.Nicole sighed.“It was an accident, but I want to see if there’s another way besides canceling the contract.”Kai and Dominic both gave her an incredulous look like it was impossible.Nicole said, “For example... Whitewashing?”Kai snorted coldly and rolled his eyes.Dominic also did not want to say another word. ‘No wonder Nicole personally came over. What a tricky dilemma!’“Anyway, I brought him over, so you guy
Dominic shook his head and looked at Harvey with some sympathy.“Your career was on the rise back then. So many reporters were waiting to photograph you. Unexpectedly, you’re photographed just when you hit your ex-wife. Needless to say, what happened later is your name being associated with domestic violence. All the scandals are focused on you, and everyone only cares about the hype regardless of whether it’s true or not.”Harvey lowered his head and let out a bitter laugh.“It’s a good thing my manager didn’t abandon me. Otherwise, I’ll have a problem eating.”Although Harvey’s management was well-connected and shrewd, he still had to beg and work hard to arrange jobs and activities for Harvey since he felt that Harvey could still survive in the industry.Kai pursed his lips and did not say anything.Nicole was a bit sympathetic to Harvey.The story behind this domestic violence allegation was so tragic.“Then is everything okay with your mother?”Harvey curled his lips and
Dominic and Kai watched as Nicole led Harvey out.Harvey’s face clearly had a relaxed smile.Dominic clicked his tongue and looked at Kai.“Is she really your sister?”Kai’s eyes were helpless. “Yeah…”Kai would like to think that Nicole was not his sister, but the truth did not allow it.Nicole was really hungry after working all morning.She found a quieter restaurant nearby.There were very few people in the restaurant, so Nicole sat at a seat against the window.Harvey sat down on the opposite side. It was clear that there was less gloom in his eyes.He smiled, a little embarrassed. “Ms. Stanton, this meal is on me.”Nicole looked at him. “Sure!”It was just a meal, so it did not matter whose treat it was.This was Harvey’s way of expressing his gratitude, so Nicole accepted it.After ordering the food, Nicole went to the bathroom.When she came back, she saw another person in her seat.That person’s back figure was cold and familiar. He was sitting several meters a
Since things came to this point, Nicole had lost the mood to eat.Nicole tilted her head and looked at Harvey. “Let’s go. I lost my appetite.”Harvey hurriedly stood up and went to get the bill.Nicole and Eric stared at each other. No one refused to admit defeat first, as if it was a staring contest.Gradually, Eric silently lowered his eyes. When he saw Nicole’s gentle but cold eyes, there was an indescribable feeling in his heart.It was painful and sour.If Eric was ruthless enough, he would have countless despicable ways to snatch her away and hide her so that the only person Nicole would see for the rest of her life was him.However, he could not bring himself to do it.Eric suppressed this dark thought through countless dark nights.He was speculating why Nicole chose Clayton instead of him.Perhaps Eric also knew that it was because Clayton would never use those dark, despicable, and underhanded means.Clayton loved her openly and was not afraid of the darkness.Eri
When Eric heard Nicole’s answer, he was satisfied and let go of her hand.Nicole finally broke free. She did not even want to say goodbye to him and only wanted to get away from him.‘Eric F*ckerson’s mood swings are really puzzling and suffocating!’ Nicole thought.Harvey settled the bill and waited at the entrance of the restaurant. He was carrying several boxes of packed meals in his hand.Nicole was stunned.Harvey pursed his lips and handed the bag of food over. “I’m afraid that you’ll get hungry later when you’re at the office. The few dishes were already served, so I got them to pack it up.”Nicole raised her eyebrows. ‘His attitude before and after solving his problem is really so different…’She took it over and asked, “Shall we go together?”Harvey shook his head, pondered for a moment, and explained.“My manager arranged an activity for me. Although I’m not the main character, it’s still important, so I should go.”Nicole nodded. After all, his manager’s contract w
Not many people knew about Nicole and Clayton’s relationship, so Isaac Sloan would not know about it either.Perhaps Isaac was thinking that Clayton was still bitterly pursuing Nicole.Getting Nicole to destroy Clayton was a really well-thought-out plan.Nicole curled the corners of her lips. “Let him in.”Logan nodded, turned around, and walked out.Afterward, Isaac Sloan walked in fully decked out.Isaac smiled. He had the superiority of a typical rich man from Liberty. He also looked somewhat self-conceited.What an exquisite bad guy!“Ms. Stanton, it’s been a long time…”Nicole smiled and stood up to shake hands with him. The two of them sat down on the sofa.Logan brought up the coffee.“Mr. Sloan, it has indeed been a long time. Are you used to living in Mediania?”Isaac laughed helplessly. “Isn’t this kind of business trip a common occurrence for people like us? Even if I’m not used to it, I have to learn to get used to it.”Nicole raised her eyebrows and sneered in
Isaac Sloan knew very well that he certainly could not draw up this contract. Once it had legal effect, then he would be admitting a commercial crime.In Mediania, Isaac certainly could not have free reign as he did in Liberty.What’s more, once Clayton got his hands on this contract, Clayton would have something over Isaac.Rumor has it that Nicole was just a spoiled young lady, but she was actually more cautious than anyone else.Seeing Isaac’s hesitance, Nicole smirked. Her expression was slightly cold.“The most important thing Stanton Corporation looks for in a partner is integrity. If we don’t have integrity ourselves and even sell out our partner for a small profit, we really can’t maintain our status in the industry. Besides, Mr. Sloan, we have always kept business and private affairs separate. We will never interfere with the family matters you mentioned. I’m in no position to sway Clayton’s decisions.”Isaac’s face turned colder by the minute.The temperature in the ro
However, there was no sound for a long time even after the footsteps stopped.Nicole had just felt that something was off when a familiar deep and soothing voice broke the silence.“What are you looking at so intently?”Nicole froze and turned to see Clayton’s tall body standing there.“Why are you here?”Clayton smiled gently. His eyebrows were slightly lowered, and his eyes carried a light warmth.“Of course, it’s because I miss you, my girlfriend.”He stood there with his arms open and gave her a look.Nicole stiffened for a moment. ‘Did he want to hug me?’This kind of action was simply too obvious.Nicole was already used to Clayton breaking the boundaries time after time.She did not recoil every time he touched her, and he had a very pleasant fragrance of agarwood around him that was quite addicting.Nicole gritted her teeth and silently walked over, then leaned stiffly in his arms.The sound of laughter that emanated from his chest made her face redden abruptly.I