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Chapter 1691 Reconciliation

This was not the time to be angry.

Kai choked. His eyes were red, and he was just about to cry, but Nicole could not help but throw the cushion on the side at him.

"Get out!"

Floyd looked at Nicole with satisfaction. His daughter was the most attentive.

That gaze was extremely gratified.

Kai looked up at her like he was saying, "I won't fight with you now". Kai even helped Nicole clean up her relationship mess. If she found out about it later, she would definitely be grateful to him. Daily new chapters in www.infobagh.com

"Stop it, Lil N. What matters now is Dad's mood. Do you still want to monopolize his love at a time like this?"

Kai lectured her with an air of righteousness.

Nicole was so angry she was unable to speak for a moment.

Grant came from the back after making a phone call and paused when he saw the atmosphere inside.

His face was slightly sunken as he looked at Kai.

"Are you still messing around at a time like this?"

Kai felt doubly wronged. Did his past mistakes make it so easy for people to misunderstand him?

Just as Kai was about to open his mouth to explain, Floyd struggled to speak.

"Go. Tell him to get out. I still want to live for a few more days."

This time, Kai did not even have the chance to defend himself.

Under Grant and Nicole's intimidating gazes, Kai had no choice but to reluctantly stand up and leave the room.

Floyd watched him leave and sighed in relief.

He looked at Nicole and hesitated to speak.

"Did such a good girl like Julie really take a fancy to him?"

Nicole paused and could not help but smile. She nodded.

"Kai has always been like this. He's very devoted to Julie."

Floyd sighed with a look of disbelief. His eyes were filled with exasperation. ::

Grant patted her shoulder. "Lil N, come out for a bit."

Nicole immediately nodded. She pulled up the quilt for Floyd and followed Grant out.

After closing the door, Nicole's face fell. She knew that it might be related to Felix.

Sure enough, Grant spoke solemnly. Daily new chapters in www.infobagh.com

"I managed to contact Felix's assistant. Felix has always had a good relationship with Old Master Ferguson. When Eric made Old Master Ferguson a figurehead and tried to get rid

of him, this made the Ferguson family angry. They never dared to say anything, but they were all very dissatisfied. They blamed this matter on you, so..."

Grant pursed his lips and hesitated.

Nicole instantly understood and snorted coldly.

"Didn't they see what Old Master Ferguson tried to do in the first place? What he tried to do to me back then was much more serious than how he ended up now. If I was the one who handled it, I wouldn't just let him leave the country so easily."

Grant's gaze was cold and sullen as he frowned.

"Felix must be venting on Old Master Ferguson's behalf. His attitude was very clear. Unless we beg Old Master Ferguson, he won't help us."

Nicole's gaze sank unpleasantly.

It was not that she could not put down her ego, but even if she went to beg Old Master Ferguson, would they agree?

Or did the Fergusons just want to take this opportunity to step on them?

Nicole thought for a moment and said, "Is there any other way? Such as Felix's weaknesses?"

Use his weakness to make a deal with him. This was the simplest and most direct method.

Of course, it would also make their relationship worse.

However, that was still an option. It was more useful than if she begged him.

Grant was silent for a moment and shook his head.

"Although Felix pursues merit, he's single-mindedly focused on his career, so he doesn't have a weakness. Lil N, if it's possible, we need to prepare to talk to Eric about reconciliation." This was the point Grant wanted to make.

"Reconciliation?" Nicole was surprised.

Chapter 1692 Negotiable Conditions

Grant nodded, "Back then, we cut off many business contacts with the Ferguson family because of the matter in Southeast Asia. I also refused to meet with Eric to talk about reconciliation in private as well. Eri put his focus on developing the overseas market, so we've had fewer interactions since then. But it's urgen't this time, so I'll take the initiative to contact him if necessary."

Nicole paused and nodded.

"Alright."

"I just hope that you won't be unhappy. Clayton too..."

Grant was worried.

Nicole could not have suffered in vain.

The entire Stanton family would take vengeance for her, so they would not worry about the consequences of breaking off relations with the Ferguson family. Daily new chapters in www.infobagh.com They would do it all the

same.

It was just to make Nicole feel better.

It was also because when she was with Clayton, Nicole felt more comfortable.

However, for the sake of Floyd's health now, they could not help but bow down. The most aggrieved person was Nicole, so Grant had to tell her.

Nicole let out a sigh, and the expression on her face relaxed.

"How could I be unhappy? Never mind taking the initiative to contact Eric, even if I have to beg him, I would be able to do it. The most important thing now is Dad's surgery. Nothing else matters." When Nicole raised her eyes to look at Grant, her gaze shone with light, and her expression was incomparably firm.

"Clayton won't be unhappy because of this either. Don't worry."

Hearing her say that, Grant finally sighed in relief.

"Don't worry, I'll personally contact Eric. You don't have to step in. We'll probe his reaction first."

Nicole nodded.

Grant turned around and started to contact Eric, who was abroad.

He only got a reply the next day.

Eric knew that he should not take advantage of the situation because that would be despicable.

However, Eric also knew that this was his last chance.

If he did not take advantage of it, Nicole would truly belong to someone else.

Eric just wanted to fight for himself one more time. Daily new chapters in www.infobagh.com

Even if he knew that he was despicable, even if he knew that Nicole would become more distant because of this, he had no other choice.

A person at the end of his rope had no other options. How could he willingly watch as his beloved woman fell in love with another man?

Eric could not just stand idly by.

Thus, after promising Grant that he would think about it, Eric hung up the phone and immediately called Nicole.

He knew that at this time, Nicole would not refuse any of the conditions he proposed.

Eric looked forward to the moment she bowed her head. Inside, there was a strange feeling of excitement. This was the best opportunity heaven was giving him. After all, Eric was the most suitable person for Nicole.

Beep beep beep

A few seconds later.

Nicole picked up

Neither side spoke.

The number was an unfamiliar international number.

However, Nicole seemed to know who the other party was.

This strange feeling made Eric feel that their distance was actually not that far away.

As long as he tried a little harder, perhaps he and Nicole could go back to the past.

Eric calmed his nerves. His voice came through the phone with slight hoarseness.

"It's me." Daily new chapters in www.infobagh.com

His throat bobbed. He suddenly felt that his mouth was dry.

The fact that Nicole did not hang up immediately gave him even more hope. Nicole's hand that was holding the phone clenched tightly until her fingertips turned white. She felt repulsed at the sound of his voice.

Her disgust toward Eric had already reached the limit.

Nicole could not even treat Eric nicely anymore.

A trace of gloom flashed in her eyes. She forced herself to endure the discomfort and barely kept herself from hanging up the phone.

Chapter 1693 Be With Me for One Day

Nicole stood in front of the window and looked at the traffic outside, but her heart could not calm down. She did not notice when someone came in behind her.

She forced herself to compromise.

Yes, the most important thing now was not her feelings.

"I know it's you, Eric. My brother already told you about my family's situation. I hope that you can ask Dr. Felix to operate on my father. We can negotiate any terms you want.”

Nicole finished speaking and closed her eyes. She used up all her willpower to say those few words.

The man behind her stood there. His gaze froze for a moment, and his face sank slightly when he looked at Nicole's back.

Nicole was unaware that Clayton was standing behind her.

She did not have time to think too much about anything, including Clayton's mood.

The person she cared about most now was Floyd.

SO

Eric paused for a few seconds before speaking in a low and hoarse voice.

"Let's meet up and spend a day together, just the two of us, okay?"

Before she could respond, Eric immediately continued.

"As long as you agree, I'll immediately tell my uncle to return to Mediania to operate on your father. I really don't want to give up on you. I want a chance. All I want is for you to stay with me for one day. After that, I'll respect your choice whether you want to be with me or not."

There was tension in his voice. The few seconds he waited for Nicole's answer was extraordinarily torturous. Daily new chapters in www.infobagh.com

Eric felt like he was being cooked over a blazing fire. His heart felt like it was about to jump

out of his throat.

He was afraid of her rejection.

"Nicole, we've always been a pair. Why can't we give each other a chance?"

There was a faint plea in his voice.

Nicole looked expressionlessly out the window. Her face was sullen and cold, and her gaze was indifferent.

She was already capable of being completely indifferent to Eric's emotions since she no longer bothered about having empathy for him. He was just too annoying. After a long time, she replied in a clear and cold voice.

"Fine. See you tomorrow."

Then, she hung up the phone decisively and stared into the distance. She took a deep breath to ease her uncomfortable mood.

At this time, her eyes were icy and emitted a dense chill.

After a long time, she slowly calmed down and turned around. She froze.

Clayton stood behind her for who knows how long. He looked at her with dark eyes, unmoving.

He did not make a single sound. Daily new chapters in www.infobagh.com

It seemed like he had heard the conversation between Nicole and Eric just now.

At once, Nicole's heart clenched, and she looked at Clayton with a complicated gaze.

"You heard everything?"

Clayton's figure was upright, and his gaze was sunken, so it was impossible to know what he was thinking

However, it certainly was not a pleasant look.

"Are you really going?"

Clayton heard everything.

Nicole nodded.

Clayton lowered his eyes and hid the gloom in his gaze. His emotions were very calm.

"Can you not go?"

Even if he was highly principled, he could not possibly watch his girlfriend meet her ex husband who still coveted her.

Clayton knew that there was no longer a possibility between Eric and Nicole anymore.

However, he still felt very uncomfortable.

This discomfort made it hard for him to breathe.

Nicole looked at Clayton for a few seconds and shook her head.

Right now, she was so tired that she did not want to say a word of explanation.

It was not that Clayton did not understand. In a situation like this, she had no way of disagreeing with that kind of request.

The corners of Clayton's mouth twitched. Clayton turned around and walked out without a single word. Daily new chapters in www.infobagh.com

Nicole's heart sank abruptly. Her heart clenched for a moment, but she suppressed her impulse to go out and chase him.

It was natural for him to be angry.

She could not expect him to tolerate and understand her forever.

Nicole lowered her eyes and sat on the sofa, staring at a corner lost in thought.

However, the next second, she suddenly heard the sound of the door opening. It was so quick that she could not even turn her head to see who it was.

A familiar embrace suddenly wrapped her tightly from behind.

Chapter 1694 You're the Only One In My Heart Nicole's tense body abruptly relaxed, and her eyes reddened.

Clayton tucked his chin against her neck and gently stroked her hair. He sighed softly.

"What should I do with you?"

There was not even a trace of anger in his voice. It was only filled with helplessness.

Nicole came back to her senses and hugged Clayton tightly, burying herself in his arms and sobbing silently.

A long time passed.

Clayton's voice was calm. "Are you really going?"

Nicole still nodded.

He paused. "Alright, I'll go with you. Is his flight tomorrow?"

Nicole paused for a second and nodded. "You..."

Clayton pinched her ear and chuckled.

"I have to pick up a friend at the airport, so it's on the way."

Nicole hugged him tightly again, as if her heart could only find true peace with him.

Clayton's gaze deepened slightly, and the corners of his lips sank for a moment.

Clayton thought, 'Does Eric Ferguson really think that he still has a chance? Ridiculous!'

At that moment, someone pushed the door in.

Kai did not expect to see this scene and covered his eyes with shock.

"It's broad daylight! Are you two that inseparable?"

Nicole and Clayton parted awkwardly. They were just hugging each other, but Kai misunderstood the situation. Kai really needed a beating. Nicole naturally let out a cold snort.

"At least that's better than a certain someone who clearly has a girlfriend yet lives as if he's still single."

Yes, she was mocking Kai.

Sure enough, Kai's face changed dramatically and became indescribable. He pointed at her and yelled. "Are you really my sister?!"

Was it that fun to poke him where it hurts?

"Of course!"

Kai's face became livid, and he turned to leave. He wanted to gag at the sight of this public

display of affection!

A relaxed smile surfaced on Clayton's face.

"Only you can defeat Kai like that. If it were anyone else, he definitely wouldn't take it lying down."

Kai was a little tyrant everywhere he went, except in front of Nicole.

Nicole smiled and looked up at Clayton. When she remembered how Clayton left earlier, her heart suddenly clenched.

"Were you very angry just now?"

Clayton's smile faded slightly. He looked down at her as if he wanted to engulf her into his eyes.

"Yeah."

Clayton admitted frankly. How could he not be angry?

Eric was obviously taking advantage of the situation, but Nicole actually agreed to it?

However, after thinking about it, what did she do wrong?

Was Nicole supposed to abandon Floyd and decisively reject Eric's conditions?

In that case, Nicole would never be happy again for the rest of her life.

Nicole lowered her eyes and looked somewhat lost. "Then why did you come back again?"

She was really happy that he came back.

Clayton sat to the side and pulled her onto his lap, wrapping his arms around her waist. There was a hint of grievance in his tone. "Because I waited outside for more than a minute, but you never came out to coax me, so I had to come back and console myself." Nicole raised her eyes in surprise. He had been waiting for her to chase after him?

Coax him?

"Eric already wronged vou. If I add insult to injury, you'll just casually dump me in the future, right?"

Clayton's voice was low as he laughed and continued, "But I won't give you that chance."

Nicole suddenly turned around and wrapped her arms around his neck, leaning over and kissing his ear. "Clayton, why are you so nice to me?"

The iciness in her voice finally thawed. She felt warm and dependent now.

Clayton paused for a second and wrapped his arms around her as well.

"I am nice, but you're still not willing to marry me. What's the use of me being nice then?

Chapter 1695 Change His Identity

Clayton seemed to smile self-deprecatingly. He had given everything for this relationship, including himself.

Perhaps to onlookers, he was lowering himself, but he knew that Nicole was insecure. It was only natural that he had to put in several times more effort than others. Nicole buried herself in his neck and muttered in a muffled voice. "Marrying you won't mean anything. You're the only one in my heart anyway."

Clayton raised his brows. He could not believe his ears.

Even in bed, he could not get her to say such heartfelt words, but now, she said them so naturally and easily.

Clayton had really gone through an emotional roller coaster today.

That hint of reluctance when he left earlier completely dissipated.

Everything was worth it.

Clayton looked at Nicole's delicate and beautiful face and wanted to go a little further, but he knew that now was not the time. Daily new chapters in www.infobagh.com

He reached out and lifted her chin, squeezing it tightly. His gaze was warm and soft as his eyes deepened.

"Then coax me a little."

It was clearly a request, but when he said it, it sounded more like a demand.

Nicole froze for a moment before kissing his lips.

Their lips and teeth met, and her tongue was sweet. He seemed to be immersed in the kiss that was so long that the two of them lost themselves. They were getting more reluctant to part from each other. However, Clayton let go and pressed his forehead against hers. His gaze was dazed.

"Babe, that's not enough. Call me hubby?"

Clayton was pushing his luck. Although he could not be her official husband, he still had to make her say it.

Nicole held her breath, and Clayton took the opportunity to kiss her again. When he seduced

her, his restraint always had a fatal temptation.

Every time he got closer, Nicole felt like her soul left her body.

"Call me hubby."

Clayton cupped her chin. His voice was deep, and his dark eyes narrowed.

He subtly forced her because this was the only way he could accept it.

Clayton took a step closer to her and asked her to step closer to him in return.

It was more meaningful if the two ran toward each other, right?

Nicole could not help it. Her heart trembled as she went dizzy from his superb kissing skills.

However, he did not let her go.

She bit her lower lip and looked delicate and charming. He held her legs when she tried to kick him. It seemed like he was in control no matter what she did. Daily new chapters in www.infobagh.com He peppered kisses on her and did not give up. "Call me hubby and I'll let you go, 'kay?"

Nicole really could not help it and said in a weak voice. "Hubby..."

Clayton heard her and laughed, then gave her a deep kiss. His overwhelming strength instantly drowned her.

At that moment, they were both spiritually satisfied.

The next day.

Nicole did not tell Grant about Eric's conditions.

Floyd's condition seemed to be stable. He could eat and drink, but he could not do any

strenuous exercise.

Eric called Nicole a few times before he got on the plane, but she did not answer.

Then, he sent his flight details over, and she knew what he meant.

Nicole told Floyd that something happened in the office, so she had to attend to it. Floyd waved his hand and told her to go at ease.

Kai did not budge an inch away from Floyd's side, letting everyone at the hospital know that he was a rare and dutiful son.

Nicole and Clayton set out for the airport together. The two of them did not speak, but the closer they got to the airport, the more unpleasant Nicole's face became.

Her mood soured at the thought that she would have to face Eric later.

When she got out of the car, the plane had not landed yet, so the two of them stood in the VIP lounge near the airport's VIP exit.

Her mood could not be calmed.

Clayton held her hand beside her and could not help but comfort her.

"It's okay, babe. I'm here. Don't worry."

Chapter 1696 She fell for It Nicole's lips curled up, but she did not take Clayton's words to heart. However, Nicole did feel a lot better when Clayton was around,

Suddenly, Clayton's phone rang. He frowned and looked at it before turning to Nicole.

"Wait for me while I take a call?"

Nicole nodded.

Clayton smiled and turned around, answering the call as he walked away. "Hello?"

After ten minutes.

Out of nowhere, Nicole saw a somewhat familiar person hurrying out from one side.

Even if Nicole did not want to see him, she already spotted him.

Nicole narrowed her eyes, and the other party came up to her. "Hi, Ms. Stanton. Do you still remember me?"

Nicole was not in the mood and gave him a perfunctory smile.

"Xander, why are you here?".

Back then, Xander was promoted because he looked a bit like Eric, but he was kicked out because he harassed the actress, Yuliana, while they were filming the variety show.

Since then, Nicole rarely heard of Xander in the entertainment industry.

However, she was not interested in him, 'especially when she saw how much Xander's face resembled Eric's.

Nicole was not at all calm.

She just wanted to pretend not to see him.

However, how could Xander let go of this rare opportunity?

In the past, Xander had a taste of what it was like to be supported. Now, there was no one to hold him up, and he had to beg hard just to be an extra in a film. He was terrified of being replaced, and he was mocked even when he sang,

Xander had experienced a lot in the past. If he could be treated differently by Nicole, maybe he would be like Harvey and become a first-rate actor.

He smiled and took a few steps forward, but he saw Nicole subconsciously take a few steps back, clearly trying to keep her distance from him. Daily new chapters in www.infobagh.com Xander froze slightly.

He stood there and honestly answered the question she thoughtlessly asked.

"Ms Stanton. I attended a film festival abroad and came back after the event. I didn't expect my film to be quite popular abroad."

Nicole nodded. "Okay, off you go then."

Xander froze for a moment and spoke with a smile.

"Ms. Stanton, do you know that there are a lot of people outside?"

Nicole looked at him in confusion.

Xander touched his head in embarrassment.

"My agent bought a lot of fans to pick me up outside in order to make headlines. Daily new chapters in www.infobagh.com Ms. Stanton, since you're here, it'll be easy for scandals to spread about us..." Nicole looked at him speechlessly. "So?"

She really did not expect such an accident to occur.

Nicole did not know where Clayton went either. Maybe he was picking up his friend..

If she had known earlier, she would not have waited here.

If the media saw her and Xander together, who knew what kind of nonsense they would write?

Xander paused. "Why don't you come with me through the back door?"

Nicole struggled for a second. Between waiting here for Eric and leaving first with Xander, she chose the latter without hesitation.

She was just about to call Clayton to inform him when Xander suddenly took her by the arm and headed out.

It sounded like a real emergency.

Nicole did not have time to think about it and immediately buried her head, following him out.

The moment she went out, she realized how stupid she was. She fell for his trap.

Xander's fans were all waiting at the back door.

If he had left at the front door, he would be scolded by his fans for being fake.

It seemed like his manager was still very careful and let him go through the back door. The fans waited at the back door, creating a possibility that the fans did this out of their own initiative.

As soon as Nicole appeared, many fans and reporters came up. Daily new chapters in www.infobagh.com

"OMG! Wasn't it just supposed to be Xander? Why is Nicole here too?" "Does Ms. Stanton really have eyes for Xander? Does she really see him as Mr. Ferguson's replacement?"

"That's impossible. Ms. Stanton must just be playing around. There are so many young idols who have been in rumors with her. Xander isn't worth anything."

Chapter 1697 Billions in Family Assets

A big crowd appeared in just a few minutes. It seemed like it was not only the fans who were Xander bought. Some reporters and fans who were picking up other celebrities were also attracted by the news of Nicole's appearance.

After all, compared to the semi-transparent private life of someone in the entertainment industry, Nicole, as the richest young woman in the world, was more attractive.

The path in front was so crowded that it was hard to take a single step forward.

To the side, Xander acted like a gentleman and helped her to block out the people who tried to pounce on them in excitement.

Xander also knew that he was at fault and apologized in a low voice.

"I really didn't expect so many people to be here, Ms. Stanton. Don't worry. I'll be sure to clarify our relationship later on."

Nicole was so angry that she could not speak. She cursed him a million times in her heart but was still not relieved.

She could only maintain a faint smile and walk outside, hoping that Clayton would hear the commotion and come out to look for her.

Some tabloid reporters desperately squeezed their way to the front. They naturally could not let go of this good opportunity.

"Ms. Stanton, Stanton Corporation recently got the only Al chip order in Asia, and Stanton Corporation's value rose by more than $30 billion at once. Do you have anything to say about

that?»

Nicole naturally knew that Stanton Corporation's order with Europe was going very well. Not only did they sign the exclusive rights in Asia, but their stocks also climbed beautifully. However, since she was too busy recently, there was no time to be happy.

Furthermore, Floyd was in poor health, and the company did not hold a conference to announce this to the public in a high-profile manner, so Nicole did not expect someone to know about this so clearly. Nicole smiled faintly and walked to the side. "Thank you all for your support. Stanton Corporation still has a lot of room for improvement."

She was low-key, humble, and approachable.

When everyone saw her answering their questions, they became more enthusiastic in an

instant, wanting to block the road in front of her.

"Ms. Stanton, I heard that Ferguson Corporation also injected capital into this project. Are you cooperating because of your personal feelings?"

Nicole's expression sank, and she looked ahead indifferently.

"I never mix my personal feelings in company affairs."

Nicole hated mentioning Eric in front of anyone.

She also hated anyone mentioning things related to Eric in front of her.

However, some people were just not tactful.

"Ms. Stanton, why did your three-year marriage with Mr. Ferguson end?"

This question really irked Nicole. To the side, even Xander began to fear his risky decision as he listened to these difficult questions. It was simply outrageous. Nicole looked like she was about to lose her temper. If she did, it would really cause a sensation.

How would the netizens misinterpret her?

However, the next second, Nicole smiled.

"Because I had to go home to inherit my billion-dollar family fortune to become the richest woman..." The reporter asked, "Is it true that you have scandals with more than a dozen young idols a month?"

Before Nicole could speak, an icy voice came from not far away. "It's not true."

In the crowd, Eric walked over wearing a black coat. He was cold, upright, and very handsome.

Eric approached Nicole with a secret leap of faith in his heart.

The crowd was shocked. They were here only because they took money to shoot Xander, but they did not expect to see Nicole.

Unexpectedly, they saw Eric too?

That money was too worth it!

When Eric stood in front of Nicole, the coldness of his body faded. He looked at her with a deep gaze, and his eyes were filled with immeasurable love.

"My family also has billions of dollars' worth of assets. Why don't you inherit my family fortune too, Ms. Stanton?"

As long as Nicole was willing, Eric would give her everything, including himself.

However, was she willing?

Eric looked at her as if she was the only one left in his eyes. His love from the past was unconcealed and overflowed. Where did Eric get the courage to ask her that in public?

Chapter 1698 Flip the Script Eric stood there with his blood surging as if there were only the two of them left in the world.

When he looked at Nicole intently, everyone could see the infatuation in his eyes.

People who were not aware of their situation would think that they were deeply in love.

"Mr. Ferguson actually came?"

"OMG, what kind of fairy tale is this? I thought I was in a TV show!"

"Will they get back together?"

No one paid attention to Eric's double, Xander. Daily new chapters in www.infobagh.com

Xander was so embarrassed that his scalp tingled, but he was also worried about his future.

Now that the real deal was here, what was the body double still standing there for?

Just when everyone thought there would be explosive good news, they suddenly saw a group of bodyguards force open a path in the crowd, interrupting the tension. Then, they saw another one of Nicole's rumored boyfriends, Clayton Sloan.

Clayton was tall, well-built, gentle, and modest as he walked over. He did not deliberately hide from the cameras, and he had a powerful aura that could not be ignored. He was not at all inferior when standing next to the powerful Eric.

It felt like an illusion, but the crowd suddenly fell silent.

No one spoke, and none of the reporters asked any questions.

It was silent, completely unlike an airport lobby.

When Nicole saw Clayton approaching, her cold gaze flooded with light, and her lips curled into a smile. Her cold face softened considerably.

It was happiness from the bottom of her heart. Daily new chapters in www.infobagh.com

The icy coldness disappeared in an instant. She raised her brows and watched as Clayton came closer to her.

Clayton was like an angel falling from the sky. As long as he appeared, Nicole knew he would save her.

He approached her with a smile on his face and reached out to hold her head. The action was s o intimate that everyone instantly gasped. Surprisingly, Nicole was not upset and did not reject him at all. Instead, she smiled and looked at him with a warm and soft gaze.

In an instant, everyone had a bias toward Clayton and Eric's standing.

Daily new chapters in www.infobagh.com What was this telling them?

Clayton finally could not help but ask, "Didn't I tell you to wait for me inside? Why did you sneak out?"

His tone was warm and gentle like the spring breeze.

However, everyone noticed how Eric's expression darkened from the side.

Eric's aura was bitterly cold, making people not dare to approach him.

Eric secretly clenched his hands at his side and stepped forward, trying to redeem himself.

"Nicole, didn't you come to pick me up?"

His words were suggestive, reminding her not to forget about what she had promised to do.

Eric wanted to make Clayton back out of an awkward situation.

No matter what Clayton did, Nicole could only belong to Eric.

Before Nicole could respond, Clayton had already smiled faintly and gave him a side-glance.

"You should keep the Ferguson family's fortune for your own spending. Ms. Stanton has never spent a penny of your money since she met you. How would she dare to do so in the future?" That single remark made all the blood drain from Eric's face.

The content of this sentence was too much and left a lot to the imagination.

Indeed. Nicole was not given a single penny before the divorce, but now that she had become the richest young woman, Eric wanted her to go back and inherit his assets? Daily new chapters in www.infobagh.com

Why would Nicole even care about that?

The people secretly speculated but did not dare to speak because of Eric's cold and intimidating vibes.

Clayton reached out to Nicole, and Nicole subconsciously took his hand. The action was completely natural without the slightest hint of hesitation.

He rubbed her palm and spoke with a smile. "Let's go?"

Before she could react, Nicole heard Eric's aloof voice that was soft yet very clear.

"Don't forget what you came here for. Clayton, how dare you take her away from me here! Don't you care about Chairman Stanton's life anymore?"

Chapter 1699 Good at Taking Advantage of Someone's Difficulties

Eric was clear. He came prepared this time.

Eric personally went to Felix for him to reluctantly agree to do Floyd's operation. Nicole's feet paused, and her expression changed. Her gaze became conflicted. A trace of pain and forbearance flashed in her eyes.

Nicole was willing to leave with Eric because she could not ignore Floyd's life.

Before Eric could be happy, Clayton turned around with a smile and held her hand tightly. He spoke with a tone that was neither light nor heavy.

"You still have the nerve to threaten her when you're taking advantage of her difficult situation?"

The crowd could see the tension between the two men who were engaged in a silent battle.

The crowd was silent and still.

This scene captured on film looked like the fight of the century.

Eric laughed, a little wantonly, and said shamelessly.

"Taking advantage of someone's difficulties also depends on whether I have the capability to do so. After all, it's useless to play the emotional card. We still don't know who'll get the last laugh." Eric had the biggest bargaining chip in his hand.

From the beginning, Eric never thought that he had a chance.

However, this opportunity fell into his lap. How could he not seize it?

Eric thought to himself, 'Even if I'm shameless or despicable, as long as I can start over with Nicole, I can give up anything, even my life.'

At those words, Clayton's lips curled in disdain, and he looked at Eric in mockery.

Then, Clayton pulled Nicole's hand and walked forward.

"Just wait and see, Mr. Ferguson. Don't think too highly of yourself...'

Nicole pursed her lips. It felt like she could not control herself at all. She knew full well that missing this opportunity could bring unpredictable consequences. However, she could not reject Clayton here.

Nicole just could not hurt someone who was infinitely tolerant of her. Daily new chapters in www.infobagh.com Clavion's band seemed to have a power that constantly gave her an endless supply of support and rationality

It allowed her to leave the crowd calmly and steadily.

Along the way, countless images flashed in her mind.

Behind her was an abyss of darkness, the source of pain and coldness.

However, the person holding her hand and standing in front of her was amazing and surrounded by light.

Nicole looked at Clayton until they left the airport. She saw his car parked on the side.

Clayton looked to be in a very good mood.

He smiled and pulled open the car door.

"Don't worry about your father's health. I found you an excellent doctor."

Nicole blinked, not understanding what he meant.

The person inside the car bent down slightly and poked his head out.

Daily new chapters in www.infobagh.com "Mr. Sloan, is this Ms. Stanton?"

An ordinary-looking man with black-framed glasses appeared. He was dressed plainly and simply, but there was no trace of surprise or uneasiness in his voice.

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Nicole pursed her lips. "This is..."

"Hello, Ms. Stanton. I'm Professor Phillip's junior. He's the doctor that operated on your father fifteen years ago. My name is Elio Cosenza."

Elio simply opened his mouth and smiled. "You might not remember me, but I remember you. I participated in that surgery fifteen years ago. Unfortunately, I was still too young, so my senior didn't allow me to be the main surgeon..."

Nicole's gloomy eyes brightened up slowly. She felt her eyes sting as tears welled up in them.

She looked up at Clayton and pulled his hand excitedly.

Clayton patted her shoulder and coaxed her with his soothing voice.

"Don't get too emotional. Let's talk in the car."

It was as if a light enveloped Nicole, who was in despair. Daily new chapters in www.infobagh.com

Nicole bent over to get into the car, and Elio made way for her. Clayton very thoughtfully sat on the passenger seat so that Nicole had plenty of space to communicate with Elio.

However, before they could drive off, a gloomy and stern figure suddenly stood in front of them.

The driver was stunned. "Mr. Sloan..."

Chapter 1700 You Didn't Want Her

It was Eric. He was still unwilling to let go, so he chased after Nicole. She was clearly his, so how could he allow Clayton to take her away?

It was just one day. Why was she refusing to satisfy him?

A chill crossed Clayton's eyes. He smiled and slowly wound down the window.

Through the gap, Eric could not see anything but Clayton.

Clayton looked at Eric mockingly, making no secret of his disdain for him.

"Mr. Ferguson, keep those despicable thoughts to yourself and stop having ideas about my woman."

"Your woman?"

Daily new chapters in www.infobagh.com Eric's tone was cold and stern, and he gritted his teeth.

'Hmph! His woman? How ridiculous! Nicole is clearly mine!' Eric thought.

Clayton's dark eyes fell on Eric. There seemed to be some pity.

"Eric, face the reality. You were the one who pushed away Nicole time and time again. You were the one who abandoned her. She didn't do anything to wrong you and will never stay put just to wait for you." "Clayton, save your cynical remarks. You stole her from me!"

Eric lowered his voice and growled.

His veins bulged on his forehead, showing how angry he was.

In his heart, there was also growing jealousy.

Eric was jealous of Clayton. Rather, he had been jealous of Clayton since the beginning.

He was just unwilling to believe that he lost to someone who popped out of nowhere. Eric was unwilling to believe that Nicole, who had always been devoted to him, would fall into the arms of another person. What right did Clayton have to accuse their relationship?

In the backseat, Nicole was silent with a sullen face. Daily new chapters in www.infobagh.com

She did not say a word.

Clayton only glanced at her from the rearview mirror, and he felt relieved.

He smiled.

"Right, I stole her, so stop thinking about her. If I were you, I wouldn't have the face to show up in front of her again."

Then, Clayton raised the car window. "Drive."

Clayton did not want to bring up unpleasant things in front of Nicole.

However, he really could not help but ridicule Eric's wishful thinking.

They might have been on equal footing in the past, but after Nicole was taken hostage in Southeast Asia, Eric was no longer qualified to be near Nicole.

How could Eric have forgotten about that?

From the time Eric refused Caleb's deal, the part of Nicole who belonged to Eric already died.

Eric stood there. His heart felt like it was strangled by a thin thread. Breathing became so painful that he felt like suffocating.

Clayton's words made Eric lose the courage to go after Nicole. Daily new chapters in www.infobagh.com

Indeed, Eric forgot about it. He deliberately forgot about the unhappy past.

If Eric wanted to start over, he had to forget the bad things in the past, right?

However, even if Eric forgot, Nicole remembered. Everyone else remembered.

Eric wanted to start over, but the past did not allow that.

Why else would Eric go abroad?

Eric stood there. His face slowly turned miserably pale. He seemed to be drained of all his strength

The people inside and outside the airport who saw this scene instantly sighed.

The winner was already clear. Nicole's official partner seemed to have appeared.

"Mr. Ferguson is so pitiful...

Someone in the crowd spoke.

Another person retorted. "Those who are pitiful must have a cause for having sunk to their lows. Don't forget why they got divorced in the first place! That man beside Ms. Stanton was Clayton Sloan, right? That mysterious bigshot in the investment world?"

"He's so handsome! Mr. Sloan is awesome!"

"What did I just see? Not even TV shows dare to be so dramatic!"

"Two stellar men fighting over a woman. Clearly, that woman has to be amazing as well. Those who only rely on their faces can only be celebrities..."

"By the way, where's Xander? He paid us to film him..."

In an instant, everyone's attention suddenly and inexplicably returned to the original focus.

"Where's Xander?"

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