Back in Stanton Mansion, Nicole was exhausted. She could not find it in herself to be happy at all despite getting this large project.Perhaps it was because she had not been mentally prepared for such an old, tragic story to be brought up.She lay in her bed in the dead of night, mulling over the contents of that photo over and over again.Suddenly, there was a notification on her phone.She picked it up irritably, glanced at it, and frowned.It was from Eric.[Nicole, Iâm glad that the person I saved was you.][Not anyone else, but you. Thank God youâre safe and sound.]Nicole blinked and looked at the darkness out the window. Then, she went out to get a glass of milk and finished it slowly before going back upstairs.The past would not come back anyway, so why should she dwell on something that she had already let go of?At that thought, Nicole went to bed and had a good nightâs sleep.The news of the cooperation with Clayton Sloan was abuzz after just one night.Major c
People like Christian had barely any contribution to the company. He wanted to ride on the coattails of others and took a fierce risk, but he ultimately failed. Keeping him would not only be useless but it would also set a bad precedent in the company.If everyone wanted Nicole to bet on her future like this, would she still be as lucky as she was this time?There was absolutely no way Nicole would let Christian and Xion Jenner off the hook so easily.Christianâs face was ugly and flustered as he looked towards Grant.âPresident Grant, itâs all for the sake of the company. Xion and I were taking on this project for the company. Weâre happier than anyone else now that Ms. Nicole landed the dealâĶâGrantâs gaze was cold as he looked at Christian.âSo, you donât plan on leaving?âAs soon as those words were said, the atmosphere in the meeting room suddenly grew cold and stagnant.Everyoneâs gaze felt like needles stabbing at Christianâs face, piercing him with shame and embarrassme
Yvette stood not far away watching the little boy with a complicated gaze. This kid looked very cute, but the bouquet of white chrysanthemums in his hands was such an eyesore. Her mood was particularly complex.âWhatâs Nicole up to lately? Why is there a kid here with bereavement flowers?âJust as Yvette was deep in thought, Nicole hurriedly came out and waved at Yvette.âWhy are you here?âYvette recollected her expression, but before she could open her mouth, the little boy ran over joyfully and hugged Nicoleâs thigh. He tilted his head up at her and blinked his clear and beautiful eyes.âPretty Lady, I missed you so muchâĶâYvette stood there dumbfounded.Nicole chuckled and touched Lil Michaelâs chubby cheeks with a gentle gaze.âI missed you tooâĶâThe little boy handed her the bouquet. âThese are your favorite flowers, Pretty Lady!âNicole took it with a complicated gaze and forced a smile. âThank you.âEven she was not aware that her favorite flowers became white chry
The three of them went to the mall in a grandiose way. Yvette always bought things as she pleased. In a short time, she picked out quite a few items and paid for them before having them sent directly to her home.As Nicole tried on some clothes, Lil Michael moved a small stool in front of the mirror and held his face with shining eyes, waiting to praise her.âOh, Pretty Lady, youâre so beautiful!ââThis dress is perfect on your body! No one can wear it better than Pretty Lady!ââPretty Lady, are you a fairy?ââYou look too pretty when wearing this!â......Nicole was in a very good mood from all the compliments and bought all the clothes with a wave of her hand.Yvette, who was standing at the back, had a confused expression. âWhat the hell?! This kid really has a silver tongue, but heâs only sweet to Nicole!âThe sales staff standing on the side did not get to say a word because Lil Michael got to it first.Would their salaries get docked from not doing their jobs?In the a
Nicole and Yvette could not bear to see the huge fish and whales swimming around, so they found a quiet place to sit and drink coffee.This aquarium was indeed quiet. The staff carefully served them from the side, afraid that the coffee they provided would not satisfy the two distinguished ladies.Nicole looked around. âThere are no fish here?âThat was great!The aquarist at the side paused. âYes, Ms. Stanton. This is the mantis shrimp exhibit. Since itâs not a rare species, there are usually fewer people visiting this exhibit. Would you like to have a look?âMantis shrimp?Nicole looked at the aquaristâs expectant gaze and nodded. Obviously, rather than look at them, she wanted to eat them instead.The aquarist turned off the surrounding lights, and the special elements overhead, on the ground, and the walls immediately lit up with blue light. The light was very faint and dim, which created a deep-sea illusion. When Nicole looked closer, she saw plenty of shrimp swimming insid
Eric walked in slowly. His eyes were affixed to Nicoleâs back.The aquarist stepped aside. This was the first time their big boss came to inspect their work!Nicole was completely unaware of the arrival of the person behind her. She pursed her lips and said, âSteamed or spicy?âBefore Yvette could speak, Ericâs warm and gentle voice came from behind.âDo you want to eat me so badly?âNicoleâs body instantly stiffened.She immediately turned around with a trace of surprise on her face before she turned impatient.âYou again?ââSo happy to see me?â Eric flashed a doting smile.âWhich part of me looks happy to you?ââIs he blind?â Nicole thought.Eric looked thoughtfully at the mantis shrimp she had chosen.âYou called me a baby!âAlthough it was only a mantis shrimp, that mantis shrimp shared his name!Indirectly, the mantis shrimp was him!Nicole sneered. âI was referring to the mantis shrimp.âEric did not argue. She would not admit it anyway.Lil Michael was elated as
Nicole and Yvette left the aquarium together with Lil Michael.Eric followed behind them. âShall we have lunch together? How about some mantis shrimp?âNicole, Yvette, and Lil Michael looked back at him and said in unison, âNo!âEric smiled. Nicole took the lead and walked to the car first, keeping two paces ahead for fear that Eric would follow after her like a leech.A relatively new car was parked a few dozen meters away, waiting for the right moment.The moment Nicole appeared, the car engine roared as it charged straight at her with a flying speed.Behind her, Yvette let out a startled cry. âNicole!âThe next second, a figure dashed out and pushed Nicole out of the way.The attack happened in a split second. There was a loud collision, followed by a person rolling to the ground.The car crashed straight into a large tree by the side, and smoke started to rise from the hood.The surroundings became dead silent.Lil Michael was frightened. His voice was nervous.âPretty
The news of Ericâs accident soon spread.Old Master Ferguson was grief-stricken and rushed to the hospital with Quinn.When they learned that Eric only got into an accident to save Nicole, their expressions took a turn for the worse.Old Master Ferguson had seen a lot in his lifetime, so his expression was not obvious. He only sat in Ericâs ward in silence. When his body was finally unable to support him, his butler took him away.Quinn cried in Ericâs ward for two hours.Nicole sat in the living room of the VIP ward and waited quietly, listening to Quinnâs beratement with a stoic face.âEric, I told you to stay away from that woman! Sheâs a jinx! Itâs always her fault every time youâre in danger. Last time you went out to sea and almost died. Now, this?! You even sent your beloved sister away for that b*tch! You must be completely bewitched by herâĶ Eric, please wake upâĶâ Quinn burst into tears.Mitchell and Logan looked at the motionless Nicole with conflicted expressions. She
Chatty and Fischer had been apart for so long, so they cried when they finally hugged.Fischer could not bear to see her cry.When her sobbing eased a little, Fischer lowered his head to wipe her tears and gently coaxed her not to cry.Chatty took a deep breath and calmed herself down as soon as possible.She had so many questions for him.Seeing that her eyes were swollen from crying, Fischer pinched her cheek and said with a smile, âDo you still want to drink coffee? If you donât want this, we can go to my place, and Iâll make you a cup of coffee.âChatty nodded.Fischer let down his hand and naturally held Chattyâs hand. He turned around to pick up her bag and pushed the door open.The waiter at the back was envious that they were such a perfect match.Chatty saw that he was holding her hand and felt as if an electric current passed through her heart.When they were young, Fischer often held her hand. They were inseparable, and he liked her the most.Was he still the same
After Chatty left, Clayton sighed miserably for several days, and Nicole was speechless when she saw this.Life in school was not so boring.Although Chatty had been spoiled since childhood, she was not arrogant or insufferable.Chatty was bubbly, outgoing, and clever, so she was very popular.From time to time, she invited everyone to party in her big villa. Thus, everyone loved her even more.Chatty also enjoyed her time alone.She would go for a walk along the Seine and feed the pigeons in the sunset...However, she always felt that someone was watching her whenever she was alone.Even so, she did not think much about it. After all, her father arranged so many security personnel for her.Maybe that stare was from a bodyguard.Chatty walked alone in the sunset with an ice cream in hand and a limited-edition bag that her mom bought for her. Chatty was planning to send this bag back to Mediania.She was a young and beautiful lady with stunning features, so she was a sight to
Clayton talked to Chatty about studying abroad.Chatty agreed without hesitation.He asked her where she wanted to go, to which she replied that she was fine with anywhere except France.Clayton pondered for a while before asking, âAre you reluctant about France because of Fischer?âChattyâs eyes turned red.âI donât remember him at all. Daddy, donât mention him!âShe felt aggrieved.Chatty grew up with him, and he suddenly disappeared one day.It felt like a dream.That person was no longer behind her. Fischer was no longer around.Chatty missed him very much, but Fischer did not even say goodbye.Clayton touched her head and looked at his daughter in distress.âChatty, now that youâve grown up, you should know that Fischer had no choice but to leave. He also couldnât contact you, so if you see him in the future, donât blame him.âChatty stubbornly turned her head away, pretending not to care.She was the apple of Claytonâs eye, so when had she ever suffered any grievanc
In the blink of an eye, Chatty grew up.As soon as she graduated from high school, she found a boyfriend.She was also happy to go home and share the good news with Nicole.Nicole did not think much of it. She thought that her daughter should enjoy the feeling of sweet and youthful love.Thus, Nicole asked Chatty about her feelings and did not think she was too serious in a relationship.Nicole felt that she could turn a blind eye to it.However, when Clayton found out, he could not sleep all night.Clayton intended to have a good talk with his daughter.Chatty did not think much of it.âEveryone in my class has a boyfriend. If I didnât have one, I wouldnât be able to keep up with the trend! Of course, I have to date while Iâm young. Otherwise, it wonât be considered puppy love anymore! Life without a first love isnât perfect!âClayton tried to persuade her. âYouâre still young. If you see the world, youâll know that men arenât great.ââThen is Mommy blind since sheâs with y
Another surveillance footage showed that the waiter almost dropped the tray because of the instability of the wine glasses, so the waiter moved the position of the wine glass. However, Jade was unaware of this.The autopsy results came out overnight.Jade was found to be poisoned by potassium cyanide.The ingredients were the same as the small bottle that Jade was carrying.Jade intentionally wanted to kill someone, but she accidentally killed herself.She would never understand which part of her scheme went wrong and why she ended up dead.The police checked the surveillance footage and found that the small bottle was initially dropped by Selenaâs aunt.They followed the lead and arrested her.The aunt confessed everything without omission and told the police that she was threatened, so she had to go to the event.However, the aunt did not want to harm anyone, so she took the opportunity of her fall to throw away the bottle of medicine.Unexpectedly, Jade did not give up and
Jade was silent for a moment. Then, she pursed her lips.âI donât care what method you use. You must get your parents to see Selena. Otherwise, I will make your parents drink this bottle of potassium cyanide.âJennifer raised her head abruptly. Her face was extremely pale.âOkay.âShe spoke in a low voice.The uneasiness and fear in her eyes could not be concealed.......A few days later, the opportunity came.Eric specially brought Selena to attend a charity auction to relax her mind.Moreover, he also bought a lot of jewelry and antiques. Soon, he became the focus of the crowd.After the auction, there was a charity dinner.Jenniferâs parents managed to get an invitation through various channels.Jade was already in the center of the venue. She wanted to watch this good show, but Jenniferâs parents came late, and the crowd dispersed when they arrived.Jade was furious.If they missed this opportunity, how long would they have to wait for the next opportunity?The Stan
When Selena talked about Nicole and Eric, she had a smile on her face, and there was no concern or disgust in her eyes.It was probably because Selena felt that Eric had left his past behind.Eric would never approach Nicole again, and they each had their own lives.Nicole smiled. The gemstone bracelet in the box was shiny and beautiful. It was extravagant with each carefully crafted gemstone. There was a kind of wild and exquisite beauty to it.Nicole shook her head and could not help but laugh.âI liked collecting these a few years ago, but Iâve restrained myself now. Thank you, I really like it!âSelena took the initiative to give her a gift, which showed that she did not mind Nicoleâs past with Eric. They just laughed it off.Nicole wore the bracelet on her wrist. It was indeed very beautiful.Selena smiled and was very happy to see that Nicole liked it.âThe past is in the past. Letâs forgive each other, okay?âNicole nodded with sore eyes.âItâs a pity I didnât prepare
Jadeâs rudeness made Floydâs face darken.Nicole twitched the corner of her mouth indifferently.âThe shares of Stanton Corporation belong to the Stanton family. Back then, Uncle Noah signed his shares over to the company so that he would only enjoy the dividends. Now that he has left the company, he will not be able to enjoy the dividends. Aunt Jade, your plan has failed. These shares arenât part of your property division. Even if they are to be divided, the interests of the company come first.âJadeâs complexion was dull.âThen what should I do? If he goes to jail, how will I survive? I donât care! Those shares must be given to me! Otherwise, I wonât rest!âJade sat there looking like a rogue, as if she was determined to get the shares.Floydâs face was gloomy, and he glanced at Jade with a complicated look.âYou should go back and wait for the police and the companyâs notice. Noah stole hundreds of millions of dollars from the company. The company is nice enough not to chase
Jadeâs face turned pale.âYou should try both, or at least find a reliable lawyer to get him less jail time.âNicole could not help but chuckle.She interrupted their conversation.âAunt Jade, in fact, you came at the right time. Weâre here to discuss how to rescue Uncle Noah!âJade glanced at her in surprise and disbelief.âThenâĶ What did you discuss?âClayton smiled inexplicably. His warm gaze fell on Nicole, and he looked like he was watching a good show.Nicole sighed.âActually, we have consulted a lawyer. The worst-case scenario is the death penalty. After all, he killed two people. But there is a way. Uncle Noah was married to you back then, right? As long as you come forward to testify that Uncle Noah has been with you all the time, so he didnât have a chance to commit those crimes, there may be a glimmer of hope!âJadeâs face turned pale instantly, and she stood up in shock.âYouâĶ You want me to give a false statement? How could I? This is illegal!âNicole sneered