Ch. 2041..2050

Clayton took a deep look at her, and his chest was very dull. He looked at the snow-white skin on Nicole's chest. His eyes darkened, and he pulled the thin blanket on the side to cover her.

Clayton: "Wait, let's have dinner together at night."

Nicole smiled and watched him walk out with a dark face.

Inexplicably, She feel better.

Listening to him outside, she snorted coldly in a bad tone: "I thought you didn't even knock on the door when the earthquake happened?"

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Nicole stretched, tidied up her clothes, and lay back down.

After a while, she fell asleep in a daze. When she wake up again, it's getting dark.

It was dark night outside the curtains. It took her a while to react before she remembered where this place was.

She heard a faint movement outside, which lowered the voice. It was Clayton who deliberately lowered his voice to speak on the phone.

Nicole went down barefoot and looked down through the floor-to-ceiling windows.

The road fed by the neon lights was like a silent dragon, dazzling and dark, winding all the way to the end.

After Clayton finished the phone call, he looked at no one on the bed and was stunned for a moment.

Then looked at Nicole standing there.

He turned on the lights. The light instantly filled the entire room.

Nicole turned back.

Clayton smiled, "Finally woke up? Can you still fall asleep at night?"

Nicole stretched and spread her arms to act like a spoiled child: "Yes, you can coax me."

Clayton walked over and picked her up and put her away. When he got to the bed, he touched her feet, and was relieved when he didn't feel cold.

"Thinking beautifully, I wish you couldn't sleep." Clayton smiled meaningfully. His eyes dimmed.

Nicole looked away, pretending she didn't see it. She remember exactly what happened before she went to sleep.

If something really happened here, how could she show up in the future?

Clayton almost lost his mind because of her beauty.

Fortunately, Nicole figured it out in time.

However, Clayton knew that now was not the time, so he helped her put on her shoes and took her out of the company.

Nicole swept around, "why was there no one?"

Although the lights were bright, there was not even a single person working overtime.

Nicole glanced at Clayton: "Where's the person?"

Clayton pointed to his watch: "It's off work."

Nicole said, "Your company is so humane? Does anyone work overtime? Don't you earn overtime pay?"

Clayton smiled and glanced at her: "I think it's the same as you. It's easy to squeeze employees. Our company is humanized. Overtime is absolutely not recommended. Unless they volunteer to contribute to the company, I will never force it."

Nicole tugged. The corner of her mouth, this high-sounding hypocrite, how can Clayton shape himself so perfectly!

When their company worked overtime, she even asked her aunt to make soup and send it over.

Seeing Nicole roll her eyes, Clayton smiled, put his arms around her shoulders and leaned on him: "It's not because you are sleeping here, I don't know when you will wake up, if others see it, you will give birth to me again. I'm angry."

After Clayton explained this, Nicole thought about it.

She chuckled lightly: "Won't it delay you from making money?"

Clayton glanced at her and said with a smile: "Then what will Miss Stanton pay me back?"

Nicole: "What do you think?"

"The meat compensation." Clayton said hoarsely and smiled in a low voice.

Nicole's face turned slightly red, and her footsteps couldn't help but quicken.

Clayton was really getting more and more impolite.

After Clayton finished teasing her, he followed her slowly, with a warm smile in his eyes.

There was a soft light under the lamp.

It seemed that every time Clayton saw her, he was in a very happy mood.

The two want to go out for a walk, such a beautiful night, it was a waste not to date.

But it made Nicole a little angry to say that the children can't see Daddy and Mommy tonight.

She kept getting angry all the time, and the servant at home couldn't stand it anymore, so she could only say Clayton.

Clayton glanced at Nicole helplessly: "Let's go, there is another person in the family who needs to be coaxed."

Nicole raised his eyebrows, "Let's say that it is rare for children to lose their temper, and it is a good thing to lose their temper. It is better than a soft bun."

Clayton smiled, "That's right."

He instantly felt that talking about losing his temper was a trait of character, and having character meant strength.

Indirectly, that was to say that the child was a very strong child.

The two got into the car, and Nicole sat in the co-pilot.

It was quiet without a trace of noise.

Watching his handsome profile flicker under the streetlights, she suddenly felt that the night was very beautiful. Because of the people around her, and because of the people she will meet.

Nicole smiled, hesitated for a while, stretched out her arm, and poked Clayton's arm.

Clayton put his hand on the steering wheel down and shook hands with her casually.

Nicole couldn't help but bowed her head to appreciate the constant flow of heat from his warm palms.

The slender, clean fingers are like works of art.

Hand control people really can not help but want to kiss two.

But Nicole was in control, she couldn't do such a rude thing. In particular, she must maintain her noble image in front of Clayton.

Thinking of this, she immediately looked away and looked out the window.

It was dark night.

There were few vehicles outside, but they also came and went, and the neon lights reflected the road ahead, which was long and far away.

Nicole suddenly thought of what Tina did today.

From school uniforms to wedding dresses, they couldn't stand the test of time.

Will they be together forever?

Nicole tilted her head and looked at Clayton.

"President Sloan…"

Clayton raised his eyebrows when he heard the word 'President Sloan'

Usually, she would call him that only when she thoughtfully wanted to give him a problem.

Maybe Nicole didn't realize her little habit.

"You said…"

She thought halfway through and stopped immediately.

Originally she wanted to ask, what would happen if he changed his mind?

But all of a sudden he was head-scratching. As soon as these words came out, he was paranoid and fell behind.

In marriage, the most taboo was to worry about gain and loss.

This was also the reason why Nicole had been sober all the time. She would never indulge in the sweet dates given by others.

Be prepared for danger in times of peace, this sentence was true whether it was in the shopping mall or in marriage.

Clayton glanced at her, but couldn't be distracted while driving, and squeezed her palm: "What's the matter, talk?"

Nicole coughed and smiled, with a sloppy poise on the corner of her mouth: "If one day, I've changed my mind, what do you do?"

She reversed the roles, and the meaning in her words was completely different.

In an instant, Clayton's smile disappeared completely.

He looked at her with dark eyes, and pursed his lips: "Did Eric harass you today?"

His voice was low and hoarse, as if gritting his back molars.

Chapter 2042

Clayton suddenly felt a kind of anger and panic in his heart.

Nicole was stunned for a moment, then smiled: "Don't think too much, I just asked casually."

She took a deep breath, feeling like a sc*mbag with this question.

Sure enough, instead of worrying about others leaving her, it is better to let others worry about her leaving others.

The initiative still has to be handed over to oneself.

A stupid person like Tina will spend half her life.

Nicole is different, she is very confident, at least looking at Clayton's love for herself, it is no problem to keep it for ten or twenty years.

As for the future, or worry about it later.

Nicole said it casually, but Clayton took it to heart. He has been secretly speculating, and he can't calm down at all.

Seeing that he was about to turn a corner, Clayton walked straight.

Nicole was stunned for a moment and reminded her: "I passed…"

Clayton smiled, and his warm eyes were instantly clean: "I forgot to tell you, I still made an appointment with a friend. Hot spring, aren't you in a bad mood today? Go take a dip and relieve your fatigue."

"Then talk about it…" Nicole hesitated.

Tell me that the children are still waiting at home!

Clayton could only aggrieve his precious daughter: "It's fine, just fall asleep."

Nicole snorted, not realizing Clayton's emotional change.

At the door of the hot spring manor, Nicole stood there, and the cold wind hit, she shivered.

Fortunately, Clayton had her shawl on his car. He casually draped Nicole over his shoulders.

Clayton's friend had been waiting there for a long time and greeted Nicole: "Sister-in-law, thank you for your honor…"

Nicole smiled, "Thank you for your invitation."

Don't look at Nicole being so playful, she didn't know there was a hot spring here.

Clayton hugged her and went in, "This is the artificially introduced hot spring water. It is not open to the public yet, but there are a lot of people here."

Looking at Nicole's surprised eyes, Clayton quickly added: "I am also the first Come once."

The friend behind followed him and said with a smile: "Yes, I have invited several times, and Clayton always shies away from being busy. I said that you brought your sister-in-law here. The fact is that hot springs are especially nourishing for women's skin that is much more effective than doing beauty treatments…"

Nicole couldn't help smiling. Although it was bragging, it was also pleasing to hear.

As soon as she entered the door, many people in the lobby were joking.

Clayton was really right, there were not too many people.

Nicole glanced at them and almost knew them all.

They're all people in the mall.

Doesn't Nicole go to bars and clubs now and change them into hot springs? But with so many people, she was really exhausted and sighed secretly.

Clayton shook her hand, smiled and said to the friend next to her:

"Take a private bath, my wife has been working all day and is too tired."

The friend immediately said: "Don't worry, I'm ready, do you need a massage? Both men and women!"

Nicole couldn't help but cast a glance at him.

Afraid of her misunderstanding, the friend immediately added: "It's a serious massage, all of them are blind, and I'm all for the public good."

Nicole didn't hold back, with a smile in her eyes: "No, thank you."

"Then call me again if you need to."

Clayton greeted him and took Nicole to the corresponding room.

Nicole pulled off his shawl and smiled: "When did you meet a friend, it's quite interesting?"

Clayton raised his eyebrows: "I did a little favor before, I'm not here to bring you to know each other."

With a smile, Clayton pushed her shoulders: "Let's change clothes?"

Nicole nodded, since she's here, of course she has to enjoy it.

Just as she entered the locker room, her phone rang.

Clayton took it for her, because Julie knew that he was so out of temper.

Nicole glanced at him and picked the call up. "I saw you, are you coming to the hot spring? Come out and say hello…"

Nicole was taken aback, "Okay."

She put down the phone and smiled: "I know I'm here too, more Coincidentally, let me go out and say hello, do you want to join us?"

Clayton knew that they had a good relationship, so he didn't know how long it would take to greet him. "Sorry, but I can't stop it."

He sighed: "Forget it, remember to come back early, I'll soak it first."

Nicole walked over and hugged him and kissed him gently: "It's really sensible."

Clayton smiled helplessly.

It's really being pinched by this woman.

Nicole happily took the mobile phone and went out the door. As soon as he turned around, he saw Julie standing there talking to someone.

Like waiting for her.

Nicole walked over, and Julie waved quickly when she saw Nicole. "Nicole, here…"

Julie smiled and hugged her, teasing her in a low voice: "I just saw this business manager went in with you, didn't you disturb your two-person world?"

Nicole tutted: "You should know it yourself, we are out on a date."

Julie smiled and blinked: "My fault, let me introduce you, this is Clarissa, The legal advisor of the crew."

Nicole smiled and looked over, slightly taken aback.

It turned out to be the female companion beside Eric?

What a coincidence.

However, because it was introduced by Julie, she was much less alert, and she became more enthusiastic and casual.

She stretched out her hand and took the initiative to shake hands: "Hello, I'm Nicole."

With a smile in her eyes, she put down the air, very kind and gentle, with a frown and a smile, bright and generous.

Seeing her smiling and looking at Clarissa, Julie was very satisfied:

"Miss Clarissa, this is Nicole, she sponsored a law firm that specializes in lawsuits for women, and she has also been involved. There are few shows, and the popularity is very high. If you are interested, you can talk to Nicole…"

Clarissa's face flashed a trace of discomfort, but she still stretched out her hand, shook her hand, and instantly twitched back.

She raised her eyes, but there was not much excitement in her eyes.

Looking at Julie is more enthusiastic than looking at Nicole.

Nicole pursed her lips, looked at Clarissa, and then looked at Julie.

Inexplicably felt a trace of first, and frowned suspiciously.

Where did you offend her?

Even if I knew it, I didn't understand. I knew this Clarissa was so ignorant, why did I need to call Nicole out to say hello?

It wasn't because she was kind enough to expand her personal network, so many people would not have the chance to meet Nicole.

Julie took a deep breath, but did not expect this Clarissa to be so blind.

On the surface, Julie smiled calmly and raised her eyebrows: "Ms. Clarissa is a top student studying law. Unlike us businessmen, she is cold-hearted and warm-hearted. She is very enthusiastic about public welfare undertakings. This time she is here with us. The crew is here to observe the feelings of the people."

Nicole smiled, looked at Julie, and said meaningfully: "You have come to the hot spring club to observe the feelings of the people? Your people's feelings are really noble."

Chapter 2043

Heard the thorn in Nicole's words, Julie winked at her embarrassedly.

Nicole looked at Julie's face, that is to say, she would not continue to be embarrassed.

However, Clarissa heard Nicole's dissatisfaction and realized her rudeness.

Clarissa smiled and said, "I'm sorry, I just reacted subconsciously, Miss Stanton, don't mind."

Clarissa took out her business card and introduced herself seriously: "Although I have just returned to Liberty, I have already registered with HY Law Firm. If you need anything, you can come to me at any time."

Nicole raised her eyebrows, looking at her appearance, she couldn't find anything wrong. She took it with both hands, glanced at it, and smiled: "Okay, HY Law farm is the best law firm in Atlanta and the best lawyers in this law firm can guarantee the basic rights of us people."

Julie quickly matched her words: "That's not true, Miss Clarissa won the grand prize of the debate competition abroad. She is a very good person. It's not too lucky that the crew can invite her this time."

The two looked at each other and smiled, understanding each other's thoughts very tacitly.

Clarissa originally received a job from the crew, and she came here for entertainment.

Because Julie spoke and acted smoothly and thoughtfully, which made people feel very comfortable.

So Clarissa had a good impression of Julie, so she stayed and said a few more words.

Naturally, there was nothing to say about Julie's contacts.

Clarissa wanted to develop her own business in Atlanta, and naturally she would not let these relationships go. So she followed Julie to come here for recreation.

Unexpectedly, as soon as Clarissa said her plan, Julie knew that she would introduce a noble person to her.

No one expected that this noble person was Nicole.

If Clarissa had known it was her, She would not have taken the initiative to contact her.

Clarissa's gaze lingered on Nicole and Julie.

Knowing that their relationship is good, Clarissa was careless and didn't know in advance. Wherever she goes, it was Nicole.

Because of Eric, Nicole always had a trace of grudge in her heart. She felt inferior to her.

Thinking about how Nicole rescued Eric's son in front of everyone's eyes that day, she felt disgusted in her heart.

How could she face Eric and his son so calmly?

But she couldn't do it by herself. She hated to meet Eric.

She was still a little arrogant in her bones. If she is allowed to say good things in front of Nicole, it would be better to kill her for that feeling of inferiority.

Thinking about this, Clarissa raised her eyes and said to Julie, "I suddenly remembered that I have something to do at home. It's getting late. I'll go back first. If anything happens, you can contact me at any time."

Julie raised her eyebrows, but she didn't expect Clarissa to leave, "Then I'll drop you."

Julie took her key but Clarissa refused with a smile: "No, the driver came to pick me up at home, you can continue playing."

After Clarissa finished speaking, she looked at Nicole for a moment, nodded, turned and left.

Julie knew that she had been in this circle for a long time, and knew that Clarissa with a little background who just entered the industry has a temper.

Julie didn't catch up to see her off, she just stood there with Nicole and watched Clarissa leave.

When Clarissa disappeared completely, Julie clicked her tongue and frowned: "That's not the case just now, did you offend her?"

Nicole raised her eyebrows and spread her hands innocently: "The second time we met, the first time we spoke."

--So, how could Nicole have the chance to offend Clarissa?

Nicole smiled and folded her hands: "The top students who just graduated, haven't been polished yet, they are quite arrogant."

Julie: "Originally, I wanted to develop and let her be a free consultant for my company. It's good, it's gone."

She sighed regretfully.

Nicole glanced at her and jokingly said, "You and Kai are really a natural match. One makes money and the other saves money. Do you know where the money is saved?"

Julie looked at Nicole ignorantly, and said, "Where did you go?"

Nicole casually brushed her hair: "Leave it all to me to squander it!"

Julie took a breath and put her arms around her neck: "I forgot You little money fan!"

Nicole laughed loudly, the two of them quarreled wantonly, attracting the attention of many people.

When Clarissa walked to the door, she remembered to call the driver to pick her up.

The process of waiting for the driver was a bit cold.

But she won't go back.

She knew very well that she didn't bother to be with Nicole, so naturally the new friend she just met wouldn't have more dealings with.

Listen to the laughter inside, she just felt harsh.

She observed Nicole up close, not only she was beautiful but also she had a very attractive voice and appearance, and her eyes sparkled when she smiled, as if she had broken diamonds.

When joking with acquaintances, the tacit understanding was also humorous, and the irresistible style was agile.

--was this why men go through fire and water for her?

The honor in the school has always been the capital of Clarissa's pride. She always felt that she would be a good person after school.

But facing Nicole, she always had a dwarfed sense of inferiority. This feeling made Clarissa angry and jealous in her heart.

So no matter who she relies on for her career, she will not have anything to do with Nicole. But she was very helpless, and Gerard's company was on the right track. In the legal industry, there were not many human resources.

So Clarissa rejected Gerard Lichman's offer to find her a relationship.

She wanted to rely on herself and let others, like Eric, look up to her.

The driver came over after nearly 20 minutes, and apologized repeatedly: "Miss, I'm really sorry, it was Mr. Lichman who asked me to drop off a client temporarily, so I was delayed."

Clarissa nodded and didn't say more and got into the car.

A little shivering from the cold, Clarissa didn't say a word.

The driver looked at her with a gloomy face, and didn't dare to say anything more. He called Gerard when he got in the car: "Mr. Lichman, yes, I have already received the lady."

Nicole and Julie said a few words, feeling Unfinished.

Nicole simply invited Julie to go to her place, and let Clayton go home and accompany him to talk about it.

But Julie refused decisively.

She pointed to her mobile phone: "Please, I also have a night life. Since I have no business, I have to go home."

Nicole raised an eyebrow, "Is Kai coming to pick you up?"

"Kai is here now. Our crew is a consultant, he is very busy, and he is probably still working overtime now."

Nicole smiled: "Why doesn't he just become a director?"

Julie: "He said that if he became a director, he would be bald, and he would not die."

Julie spread his hands and felt helpless.

Nicole took her to the door: "The day after tomorrow, Yvette's plane, let's go pick her up together?"

Julie: "Sure, contact me then."

Nicole waved her hand, and Julie's car was parked not far away.

She didn't wait for anything, just turned around and went back to the room.

It's quiet inside, and she could hear the gurgling sound of water…

"Clayton?"

"Husband?"

No one answered, did it go wrong?

She was surprised.

Chapter 2044

Hearing someone inside snort lightly, lazily and complaining: "You still know how to come back?"

It was Clayton's voice.

--Maybe he's already soaked in it?

Nicole breathed a sigh of relief, conscious of her guilty conscience: "Don't worry, I'll be right there."

Thinking of the delay, she immediately went to change her clothes and walked out barefoot.

When she walked near the hot spring pool, she felt the feeling of hot air, and the whole body was warm and hot, and the pores seemed to be opened, which was very comfortable.

The floor was a log-colored pattern, and the surrounding of the hot spring pool was covered with white gauze, which is very artistic.

Nicole walked over, and there were cobblestone-paved ground patterns nearby, each of which was crystal clear.

Stepping on the warm feeling instantly rises from the soles of the feet, and the pores are further opened.

The sound of the hot spring water was very pleasant.

Nicole walked over, but did not expect the hot spring pool to be so big.

In the white fog, Nicole didn't even see where Clayton was?

Nicole called out, but no one responded.

Just the next second, suddenly a pair of hands hugged her from behind.

It was Clayton. He squeezed her waist, with a slight dissatisfaction on his face: "You are saying hello? I thought you were going out for supper."

Nicole let down her guard with a guilty conscience, turned around, and saw him dressed in white in a bathrobe, sitting there with a half-naked chest, the appearance of a beautiful man taking a bath.

The lights were bright, the pool was filled with mist, and a lot of petals were sprinkled on it. The aroma was transpiring, and Nicole was soft in his arms.

Nicole smiled and put her arms around his shoulders: "As you know, it takes three days and three nights to talk between best friends."

Clayton snorted coldly, expressing incomprehension. He pointed to the box next to him: "Let's see if there is something you like?"

Nicole looked over: "What? Essential oils?"

Nicole glanced at it, not only that, but also a lot of health care items, as well as family planning supplies.

She don't know if it was specially prepared for them, or if they all have it.

In short, Nicole's ears turned red unconsciously.

This hot spring club was too serious.

Nicole pushed Clayton away and said, "No need for anything else, the petals are enough."

She could smell that the petals were not ordinary flowers either. They were probably air-freighted flowers from abroad, and the varieties could not be cultivated in domestic soil.

She didn't expect this boss to be so troublesome?

Clayton put Clayton next to him. Although he was a little distracted, he also wanted her to relieve his fatigue.

There was a chat between them.

Clayton: "You know, it's with Kai?"

"No, it's with another person named Clarissa. We should have met. At the auction that day."

Nicole chatted non-stop, she likes to chat very much, Clayton is not too annoying, and listens very patiently.

Clayton: "Oh, so her attitude towards you is not normal?"

Nicole nodded and shook his head again: "I couldn't tell, maybe my intuition was wrong."

Clayton smiled, suddenly thinking of something, he didn't intend to. He asked, "Did this Miss Clarissa also go to Mr. Ferguson's funeral in the morning?"

Nicole shook her head: "I don't know, I didn't meet her, because kai and I left in less than half an hour."

Clayton nodded thoughtfully.

Nicole played with the water for a while, and unknowingly, tilted her head and wanted to fall asleep.

Clayton was still thinking about the words she asked in the car.

How can he let her fall asleep at ease?

Clayton deliberately touched her shoulder, looked at her sleepy eyes, raised his hand to press her head, and asked her in a low voice: "Baby, did you remember what I said before, if one day, you change your mind?"

His movements were neither light nor heavy, as if he was groggy, making her feel like she was out of her body.

She put a feeble hand on the shore, humming.

Clayton said in a deep tone, "Then have you changed your mind?"

After Nicole asked, her heart throbbed, and she instantly woke up.

It's just that she wasn't that obvious.

But it was clear in her heart like a mirror.

Clayton was still thinking about what she said in the car?

Nicole felt a little regretful that she asked that sentence redundantly.

But Clayton was still waiting for her answer.

She didn't hesitate, and said in a daze: "No, I will always like Clayton."

She opened her eyes slightly, and her eyes were sleepy due to the mist of the hot spring, and the water was moist. On her face, she pulled a smile and touched his handsome face: "Are you satisfied with this answer?"

Clayton paused, and his hand felt a little heavier. He bowed his head and pressed Nicole's neck and kissed it, hurriedly and violently.

Nicole could only respond softly, Clayton didn't plan to let her go easily.

Clayton's eyes were dark, and he looked at her darkly and deeply: "Nicole, I have only you. Even if you change your mind, you have to stay by my side."

His voice was low and hoarse.

Nicole paused and smiled, "Because I'm too attractive, you have to be vigilant at all times."

Clayton's eyes flickered, and his originally cold expression slowly shattered, and finally floated up a bit smile.

He reached out and pinched the sensitive soft flesh on her waist. Nicole couldn't help it, it was so itchy, she laughed.

The two of them quarreled for a while, and the laughter was mixed with the sound of water, and the man responded in a low voice.

They had been soaking for a long time, Clayton looked at her smiling and charming look, and he really wanted to eat her in one bite.

After making her laugh for a while, his eyes gradually darkened.

Feeling that it was almost done, Clayton held Nicole on his lap, and slowly rubbed her favorite bath bubble on her body, euphemistically calling her: help.

Nicole couldn't see through it, but she didn't say anything, after all, she really didn't have the strength.

Leaning on him, she breathed weakly in his ear.

This kind of appearance can't be resisted by any man, let alone Clayton.

Nicole leaned her under him, but in the next second, her legs suddenly became weak, she couldn't stand, she slid down, and her face turned pale.

Clayton was startled for a moment, and quickly carried her up.

Seeing that her face was not quite right, Clayton didn't care about anything, so he immediately called someone to call a doctor.

Nicole held his hand helplessly, and said weakly: "It's nothing, I've been soaking for a long time, and I'm still laughing without oxygen. It's just a little uncomfortable. It'll be fine in a while."

Clayton glanced at her and gritted his teeth secretly: "You still hooked me if you know I'm uncomfortable?"

Nicole refused to admit it: "Who hooked you?"

Clayton gritted his teeth angrily, but for the sake of her weakness, he didn't care about her.

The hot spring had not yet opened, so naturally everything was carefully prepared.

Coincidentally, one of the guests invited by the manager was a doctor. When The doctor heard the movement, he ran over immediately…

Chapter 2045

Clayton changed Nicole into a pair of pajamas and carried her to the bed in the lounge, covered with a thin quilt.

The doctor looked at it, breathed a sigh of relief, and looked at Clayton and Nicole meaningfully: "Mr. Sloan, Miss Stanton is a little hypoglycemic, it's okay, the main reason is that the soaking time is too long, um… I'm too excited, the blood supply to the heart is insufficient, so please take it easy."

He said it euphemistically, but both Clayton and Nicole understood.

Nicole wished she could hide under the quilt.

Clayton was very calm, he just glanced at Nicole casually, then thanked the doctor, and sent him out the door.

Not long after, a bottle of water was sent in.

Clayton took it in a hurry and handed it to Nicole: "Do you need me to feed you?"

Nicole blinked, her lustrous eyes twinkling:"You don't explain, how embarrassing…"

Clayton sighed deeply: "What to explain? It's me who is wronged, obviously I didn't do anything, I didn't say anything, and I was shocked…"

Nicole turned away and pouted: "I'm a patient."

Clayton lowered his eyes at her and said with a deep smile: "If it wasn't for the sake of you being a patient, I wouldn't let you go, open your mouth…"

After feeding water into her mouth, Nicole was instantly energized, she pushed him away suddenly, and the mouth in her mouth was too late to spit out, so she could only swallow it.

There was an indescribable expression on her face.

Clayton smiled: "It seems to work well, just take a sip?"

Knowing that Clayton was intentional, Nicole didn't care about him because he was wronged tonight.

She lied back down again, without the slightest drowsiness.

Clayton was still sitting there, throwing the rest in the trash can.

Nicole blinked: "I want to eat oranges."

Clayton paused, not understanding her sudden thought.

However, he still frowned and took out his mobile phone: "Australian citrus do you eat most often?"

Nicole smiled: "The most common one will do, just to suppress the taste in your mouth."

Clayton smiled helplessly and Laughed: "Wait, I'll go out and have a look."

If he remember correctly, there seem to be oranges in the lobby.

Seeing Clayton coming out, the manager hurried to greet him: "Mr. Sloan, is Miss Stanton okay? We really didn't take good care of it today."

Clayton was more reasonable, after all, this matter was their own reason.

Clayton: "It's nothing, low blood sugar, just lie down for a while, the hot spring is good."

The manager: "You're satisfied, why do you want to eat oranges? This is for temporary guests. If the businessman wants it, I have imported ones in my office. The fruit, I'll have someone deliver it?"

Clayton smiled and weighed the orange in his hand: "It's alright, don't bother."

"Then if you need anything, please contact me again." The manager With a wink, seeing that he was not angry, and he didn't leave with Nicole, he knew that this little episode was nothing.

Clayton entered the box, but Nicole did not follow.

Nicole sat down with the phone, watched him come in, and put the phone aside with a smile.

Clayton glanced at her and sat beside her.

Slowly peeling the orange, the rich juice from the orange peel splashed out, and the fragrance of the green orange instantly melted into the air.

Refreshing, thorough, sweet and sour.

His fingers are clean and slender, and after peeling it off, the orange peel is like a slowly blooming petal, beautiful and even.

He opened a flap and handed it to Nicole's lips, "Here…"

Nicole paused, then lowered her head and bit it.

Oranges were slightly sour, but just right.

Nicole raised her eyes and swallowed, and when she was feeding it again, she reached out to take it, but instead handed it to Clayton's mouth.

Clayton was stunned.

Under the urging of her eyes, Clayton lowered his head and bit it, swallowed it, and stretched his brows with a slight smile on his face: "Why, don't you want to eat?"

His voice was gentle, with a bit of depression. Merry means.

Nicole smiled, "After eating my oranges, you won't be mad at me, right? I know you've been brooding over what I said in the car all night, but look, I'm so wrong, you don't worry about it, I'm just saying it casually."

Clayton's eyes darkened, and his eyes flickered, but he said more: "So, you're admitting your mistake? I've been waiting for you all night. You dismissed me in one sentence?"

Although Nicole was guilty, she had never lost in a quarrel. She stretched out a finger and smiled: "Don't worry too much about my details. My attitude is good, my dear, help me get my clothes, I want to go home."

Nicole stretched her waist, not forgetting to call Clayton.

Clayton smiled playfully, lowered his head and stroked his brow bone, and could only stand up resignedly: "Okay, my wife."

Although she can rest here, the conditions were not comparable to those at home.

Nicole was not someone who can feel wronged. Even if it's too late, he's finished enjoying what she should enjoy, and she still wanted to go home and rest.

It was very late when the two of them got home, and only then did they realize that the children couldn't wait for Daddy and Mummy, so they fell asleep angrily.

…

Miss Yvette took the plane early in the morning and called her friends when she got off the plane.

Nicole bears the brunt.

But Nicole slept late last night, didn't get up, and forgot about picking up the plane.

Julie had pinned all her hopes on Nicole, and she didn't go.

Clayton went to the company early in the morning and didn't let anyone wake her up.

As a result, Nicole was called by the phone vibrating early in the morning. When she picked up the phone, she heard Yvette ask her dissatisfiedly, "I said Miss Stanton, did you forget your best friend's plane today? Can you bear me standing alone at the airport waiting for you?"

Nicole paused for a while, and instantly woke up. "Wait for me…Lance didn't pick you up?"

Yvette coughed twice and cleared her throat: "He's back at the headquarters. He's in a hurry but that's not the point, husband and girlfriend can Is it the same thing?"

Nicole smiled, "Okay, just wait, I'll pick you up right now."

After she finished speaking, she called Julie.

Julie was also agitated.

Everyone really can't test Miss Quimbey's temper.

Twenty minutes later, Nicole picked up Julie and set off.

In fact, it took only twenty minutes for Yvette to come back by herself. But she pays attention to the sense of ritual.

It was not until ten o'clock that Nicole and Julie arrived near the airport.

As soon as she called, Yvette couldn't bear her temper, and ran to the basketball court near the airport to watch people play.

The two searched for a long time before they found the slender figure, standing outside the basketball court, leaning on the railing, smiling and looking at the sweating… little fresh meats.

Nicole and Julie both found reasons to defend as they thought Yvette would lose her temper.

As a result, Yvette glanced at them lightly, and was slightly dissatisfied with their unhurried makeup and hair: "You are so bright, you didn't even make up!"

Julie raised her eyebrows and said quickly, "That's because we are born with Beautiful."

Nicole nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes."

Yvette smiled.

The Divorced Billionaire Heiress chapter 2046

Teach You A Lesson Yvette sighed, turned her head, and pointed to the energetic young hunks inside the basketball court.

“Look, it’d be great if I didn’t get married.Any one of them can be my sugar baby.How great will that be? It’s such a youthful feeling Julie could not help but say, “Why? Did Mr.Sheldon have some sort of disability? Is he already having

troubles at his age?!”

In an instant, the air around them seemed to be quiet.

Yvette turned her head stiffly and blushed.She gritted her teeth.

‘Julie, don’t talk nonsense! He doesn’t have any trouble with that!” Julie frowned.

“Then why do you look so regretful? I thought…”

Yvette closed her eyes and said helplessly, “Old men and young hunks each have their own perks.I just sighed a little.Don’t think too much about it.”

Nicole blinked and could not help but laugh.

“Okay, this topic is getting out of hand…” Yvette snorted lightly.

The next second, there was a sudden exclamation from the basketball court.

The basketball flew out and landed right at the three women’s feet.

The young hunk that Yvette was most fascinated by ran over ina few steps and shouted at Yvette, “Auntie, please throw us the ball!”

The three women stood there like they were struck by lightning, especially Yvette.

Yvette originally thought that she had an opportunity to flirt with the young hunk.She had to be passive if she did not initiate the interaction.

However, this young hunk called her an auntie, which made Yvette annoyed.

Yvette started to doubt herself as she stood there with mixed emotions.She stared at the young hunk as he ran over in his sweat.

Just now, Yvette felt that they were very youthful even though they were sweating profusely on the court.

Now, she only thought that the young hunk was smelly and sloppy.

Yvette stepped on the basketball, gnashed her teeth, and wanted to break the basketball if she could. It was just too bad that she was not strong enough.

The young hunk ran over and smiled harmlessly.

“Auntie, give me the ball.”

He stretched out his.Nicole and Julie sensibly both took a few steps back and stood in the back corner, pretending not to know Yvette.

They did not want to get involved in this farce.

Yvette lowered her eyes, smiled at him perfunctorily, and asked him, “What did you call me?”

“Auntie?”

The boy scratched his head and did not feel that he did anything wrong.

Yvette paused.

“It’s your ball?”

“Yeah, Auntie.Haven’t you been watching us for a long time? Is your son also playing ball here?” Yvette gasped.

Her face turned pale.She slowly took a deep breath and held back her anger.

It was so frustrating! After all, Yvette was the Vice President of Sheldon Corporation, a boss that thousands of people admired.

During the time she was in Cali, she was in a dangerous situation, but no one dared to anger her like that.She was always respected.

However, at this moment, she felt that she was about to explode.

“Auntie…” The boy urged again. Yvette raised her head and glared at him fiercely.

“Shut up! Do I know you? Why are you calling me auntie? Why should I help you? Didn’t your mother teach you to do things by yourself?!”

Yvette yelled at the boy and saw the boy’s shocked eyes.She then ruthlessly kicked the basketball in the opposite direction and kicked it farther.

After that, she flipped her hair proudly and glanced at the boy arrogantly.

“Take this as a free lesson about the dangers of society!”

After speaking, Yvette turned around and left without looking back.

Every cell in her body showed her disdain.

Nicole and Julie hurriedly chased after Yvette.

The two women at the back looked at each other, and Nicole said with a smile,

“Young hunks aren’t as good as they used to be.Old men are still better.”

Julie echoed, “Yes, yes.At least old men don’t disappoint!”

Yvette was speechless and resentful.She clearly gave up on young hunks.

Once they got into the car, Nicole drove them to the restaurant that they frequented to welcome Yvette home.

Yvette’s mood improved with the atmosphere.

They ordered a full table of dishes for fear that certain dishes would not suit Yvette’s appetite.

The manager came in with a few bottles of good wine and smiled. “Ladies, you haven’t been here for a long time.I still have the wine that you kept here last time.Shall I bring it over?”

Nicole raised her eyebrows.

“No need.”

Yvette glared at Nicole in dissatisfaction.

“Why not? How could it be called a welcome party without alcohol?”

Julie’s expression changed, but she did not say anything.

Nicole nodded at the manager, and the manager sensibly retreated.She looked at Yvette’s belly and pursed her lips.

“Aren’t you pregnant? You gotta quit alcohol during pregnancy!” Yvette paused.

Her face stiffened, and she muttered, “I’m not pregnant.It’s all a misunderstanding.”

The two of them looked at Yvette in shock.

How could they mistake a pregnancy? Yvette sighed and explained very reluctantly, “I knew that rumors always spread like wildfire.I didn’t get my period for two months, then I felt nauseated and felt like vomiting for a while, so everyone thought I was pregnant.As a result, it’s just a regular endocrine disorder and food poisoning.”

Julie nodded sheepishly.

Nicole frowned and pondered for a while. “But didn’t Lance ask you to come back because you’re pregnant? Is the

situation in Cali not resolved yet?” Yvette sighed slowly.

“It’s just an excuse.I pushed them too hard there, so everyone is more vigilant than ever.Thus, they’ll only let down their guard if I come back here.” Nicole raised an eyebrow and laughed.

“I knew it.You wouldn’t come back so suddenly just because you’re pregnant.Is it very chaotic there?”

Yvette paused for a while and looked worried.

“It’s so chaotic! Can you imagine? The security guard at the entrance is the brother-in-law of the company’s financial manager, and the janitor is the mother of the general manager.If I investigate something or throw away a ball of paper,

they’ll know immediately and can turn the situation upside down!”

Yvette’s princess attitude was worn away during her time there.She just felt angry and helpless.

Nicole and Julie glanced at each other and sighed.

“You went on impulse and didn’t make any preparations back then.It’s better that you’re back now.Lance won’t just stand by and watch.After all, it’s his subordinates’ problems!” Yvette pursed her lips.

“That’s why I came back.They have to let down their guard before we can find a chance to fight back.”

They ate and drank until the afternoon.

Yvette was almost drunk when her mother called her to go home.

She would probably get a scolding from her mother.

Nicole and Julie walked outside.

They drank alcohol, so they could not drive.

Kai happened to be attending an event nearby, so he drove over to pick them up.

Seeing that they had been drinking, Kai rolled his eyes and said, “Yvette is such a bad influence!”

Nicole and Julie glared at him.

“Shut up!”

They both said in unison.

Kai did not continue to speak.He sent Nicole home and left with Julie.

Nicole felt groggy after drinking and fell asleep on the bed.

When she was unconscious, someone seemed to enter her room.

A slightly cold hand gently pinched her neck…

The Divorced Billionaire Heiress Boss Chapter 2047

Bedtime Story

Nicole was not conscious and only felt that her head was getting heavier and heavier.

Even when that hand on her neck was cold and made her feel uncomfortable,

Nicole did not have the strength to brush it away.She only thought that no one but Clayton could be home at this hour.

When did Clayton become so inconsiderate? It was quiet, and she fell asleep.

Nicole did not know how long had passed.Her body suddenly trembled, and she woke up with a start when she heard the noise outside.She felt so uncomfortable as if she had been knocked over by a truck Her body was sore like she had been hit, but she could not find any wounds or bruises.

Nicole vaguely felt that something was wrong.She looked down and did not know when she had changed into pajamas.

Nicole was a little sweaty because she had a nightmare, but she still felt fresh and clean.She slowly let out a deep breath, went to wash up, and came out with a change of clothes.

After that, she felt much better, but her body was still a little sore.

However, this did not feel like a hangover.She had never felt so tired before.

Nicole pushed the door open.It was bright outside.

The warm lights filled the room, and she could hear children’s laughter.

When Nicole walked into the living room, she saw that Chatty had expanded her toy room into the living room.She drove a long train by herself around the living room.

Clayton was in his loungewear and sat behind Chatty, acting as her little follower.

The maid was cooking in the kitchen, so the air had a warm food aroma.

The sky outside was dark, but the stars seemed especially beautiful and bright.

Nicole hid her discomfort and walked over with a smile.

Chatty’s train had no tracks, and she steered it all by herself.

Suddenly, Chatty slammed into Nicole’s calf.

Chatty immediately climbed out of the seat and ran over with her toy first-aid kit.

“Mommy, I’m a doctor…” Nicole could not help but laugh with her arms crossed.

“Chatty has so many ambitions! She’s interested in every industry, huh?”

Clayton got out of the train with a smile, rolled up his sleeves, sighed.

“You haven’t eaten yet, right? You were sleeping so soundly that Mrs.Zoe didn’t wake you up after making you some hangover tea.Why don’t you have some soup now?”

Nicole walked to the living room to pour a cup of water and nodded.Her eyes slowly looked in the direction of the kitchen.

The maid was attentively setting the table.

Nicole held the cup and stroked the edge of the cup.She looked at Clayton and said with a smile, “When did you come back? Why didn’t I hear you?”

Clayton casually squatted down to help Chatty move the train, returning it to its original position.He had always been great at tidying up.He raised his eyebrows.

“In the afternoon.You probably drank a lot since you were sleeping so soundly,

so I changed your clothes for you thinking that you’d be uncomfortable.”

Nicole asked in more detail, “Afternoon? What time exactly?”

Seeing that her expression was off, Clayton was stunned and stood up slowly.He looked at her solemnly and was about to say something when Chatty happily ran between the two of them.

Chatty stepped on Nicole’s left foot and Clayton’s right foot then stretched out her stubby little hands to the top of her head.

Chatty said with a smile, “Swing…”

Nicole was speechless.

Clayton immediately took Chatty’s little hand with a smile, raised it, and pulled her other hand toward him.

“Mommy hasn’t eaten yet.Daddy has the strength, so Daddy will swing you around, okay?”

“Okay…”

Chatty did not mind who played with her.She just wanted to be swung around.

Clayton looked at Nicole meaningfully and then carried Chatty to the sofa.He easily lifted Chatty and swung her around.

Chatty was incredibly happy.

Nicole could have participated in such a warm scene, but she could not lift her spirits and only felt a chill rise from the soles of her feet.

The chill enveloped her, and she felt extremely cold.She had a bad premonition but did not know if it was just an illusion.

Nicole knew how she felt after drinking.Her body never felt so sore even after drinking too much, unless she was drugged.

However, Nicole was drinking with Julie and Yvette.

They were fine when they left, and they would not drug her.

Nicole returned home and slept, only to wake up and find out that her clothes were changed, and her body was sore.She should not have been unconscious.

Although Nicole was not hurt, the strange feeling in her heart was getting stronger and stronger.She hated the feeling of not being in control of her own body.

Nicole glanced in Clayton’s and Chatty’s direction and turned to go to the dining table.

The maid had already set the table and went back to the kitchen to cut the fruit.

When she brought out the fruit platter, Nicole glanced at it and said with a smile,

“Mrs.Zoe, did you know when I came back?”

There were two maids in their household.

Mrs.Zoe took care of the household chores and cooked for them, while Mrs.Frida took care of Chatty.

These two maids were handpicked by them and were proficient in all household services.

Even when one of them took time off, the other could easily fill in for the other’s role.

Mrs.Frida asked for some time off because she had a family emergency.

During this time, Mrs.Zoe had always been at home.

Nicole had a faint smile on her face, but her eyes were filled with inquiry and scrutiny.

Mrs.Zoe shook her head and answered honestly, “I went back to the Stanton Mansion with Chatty today.Chairman Stanton said that Young Master Levi misses his sister, so Chairman Stanton brought the Chatty to pick up Young

Master Levi.Chatty took a nap in the mansion at noon, and Mr.Sloan picked us up in the afternoon…”

Nicole lowered her eyes slightly.

The soup scalded her lips when she took a sip.She winced, put down the spoon, and frowned.

Mrs.Zoe took good care of Chatty.

Even Floyd sang praises about her.

Nicole smiled and nodded.

At some point, Chatty climbed under the table, sat on Nicole’s lap, and looked up at Nicole with a smile.

“Mommy…” Nicole’s heart softened.

She forgot about her worries for a while, smiled, bowed her head, and kissed Chatty’s forehead.

“Chatty, did you look for your big brother today?” Chatty nodded.

Nicole asked, “Would you like to go to school with your big brother?”

Chatty shook her head with a smile.

This little girl was opinionated and declined the invitation to go to school.

Clayton stood upright, walked over with a warm smile, and laughed nonchalantly.

“According to Dad, Chatty sat in on one of Levi’s classes today and tore up Levi’s textbook.Our little Chatty has such strong hands! She’s certainly a little fighter!”

He fondly stroked Chatty’s head.

Nicole was speechless and vaguely worried.

Clayton and Nicole were both academic geniuses.

Would their child be a slacker? Since the two of them were at home, Mrs.Zoe could relax.

After talking for a while, they went to rest.

Clayton was carrying Chatty as he talked on the phone.

After a while, Chatty could not lift her little head up.It did not take much effort to coax Chatty to sleep, and Clayton regretted not being able to read her bedtime stories.

Nicole was dealing with some urgent emails in the study.

It was already late at night.

Clayton brought over a cup of warm milk, put it in her hand, and smiled.

“My darling wife, isn’t it time to rest?”

The Divorced Billionaire Heiress chapter 2048

Strange Thing

Nicole relaxed her neck. After a busy night, the weird feeling in her heart faded away.

She did not feel anything as if it was just like any other day.

Clayton went over and massaged the acupoints on her neck. He smiled and kissed the top of her head.

Afterward, he spoke in a low voice, “Did you have something to tell me just now?”

Nicole paused.

Her exhaustion was instantly swept away.

She only felt that she should not doubt Clayton. He had no reason to attack her.

Moreover, they had a steady relationship with no outside factors that could cause their relationship to deteriorate.

Nicole paused and looked up at him. Her heart was racing.

Clayton’s dark eyes reflected her face and a faint light. He smiled.

“If you have something to say, just say it. What can’t we tell each other about?”

Nicole took a deep breath and said what was in her heart.

“I drank wine today and felt fine when I came back. But when I woke up, I felt uncomfortable all over, as if… I was drugged. My body feels sore and painful, but there are no actual wounds, so…”

Nicole actually felt very sorry for suspecting Clayton, but Clayton was the person who would least likely hurt her.

After speaking, she silently raised her head and glanced at Clayton, feeling a little guilty.

“I’m sorry…”

She was about to say that she should not doubt him, but Clayton’s face was very solemn and cold. He folded his arms and sat down across from her.

The room was very quiet.

Finally, he asked her, “You’ve never felt this way before?”

Nicole shook her head. “You know that I used to drink with Yvette and Julie a lot, but I didn’t drink much today, so it shouldn’t be like this…”

“Where did you guys drink?”

Clayton was very serious, and his face was also very solemn.

His behavior reassured Nicole.

Instead of consoling Nicole that she was wrong, it was more reassuring to eliminate all her doubts.

“In a restaurant that we used to go to. We drank the wine that we kept there last time.”

Clayton pursed his lips and said, “Tell me the address, the people you met, C;_mK3WP anything that you’ve consumed. I’ll get someone to investigate this.”

Nicole pursed her lips.

“Isn’t it too much fanfare? Maybe I’m just being suspicious?”

Clayton chuckled. “There must be something wrong since it doesn’t feel right. If I don’t find anything else, shouldn’t you suspect me then?”

He looked at her and smiled playfully, but there was no hint of blame or coldness in his eyes, as if he was just joking.

Nicole was speechless for a while.

Although she had that thought, she did not say it.

She did not expect him to see through her thoughts.

Sure enough, a man’s heart was unfathomable.

She raised her head, laughed, stretched out her hand, and swore to God.

“I never suspected you. How could I? If I doubted you, would I tell you everything? Darling, I believe in you unconditionally!”

She would never admit that she had suspected him, just like a man would never admit that he cheated.

Otherwise, there would still be a rift no matter how much one admitted one’s mistake later.

Sure enough, Clayton looked glad. He looked at her with gentle eyes, reached out, and squeezed her face.

“Okay, I’ll believe whatever you say. I’ll check the surveillance first to see if there are any suspicious people.”

He stood up. “You should also rest early.”

Nicole nodded.

There were surveillance cameras from the apartment entrance to their home, including the living room.

Thus, checking the surveillance footage was the most direct way.

However, Nicole forgot about this.

Nicole was washing up and getting ready to sleep when Clayton walked in with a cold face.

He looked at her quietly.

Nicole was startled and lost her sleepiness.

“What’s wrong?”

The way Clayton looked made it seem like the matter was serious.

She paused. Did someone really break in and drug her?

Clayton’s face was solemn, and his tone was somewhat cold.

“The surveillance cameras suddenly broke after you entered the apartment. I took a look and found that someone had cut the wire.”

Nicole suddenly felt awake. The uncomfortable feeling all over her body came back again.

Her face changed a little, and there was a bit of panic and indifference in her eyes.

Clayton pursed his lips, reached out, and stroked her head to comfort her.

“Don’t sleep just yet. I just contacted the doctor. Didn’t you say that you’re uncomfortable? Go for an examination first to see if you’ve been drugged.”

Nicole was not stupid and knew what Clayton meant. He suspected that someone had drugged Nicole. However, their purpose was not her, but the things at home.

However, there were not many valuable things in the apartment, and their collection items were kept in a vault.

Who had the guts to break into their home to steal?

Clayton did not say much and turned around to get her slippers.

“Come…”

Nicole pursed her lips. “Why don’t we go back to the mansion? Or go somewhere else?”

After all, they had more than one property.

The reason they lived here was that it was meaningful to them since they lived on adjacent floors before they got married. It felt like fate.

Clayton smiled. “Okay, but I have to find out the truth before we leave. The security system in this apartment is already very advanced. If we live elsewhere, we’ll inevitably encounter the same thing. Why don’t you go back to the mansion first?”

Nicole immediately shook her head.

Clayton’s words sobered her up.

She could not hide even if she went elsewhere.

Going back to the mansion would only make Floyd and the others worry.

Forget it.

Nicole tugged at his arm.

“Forget it, I’m not going anywhere.”

Clayton stroked her hair.

“Don’t be scared. I’ll get more people to guard this place.”

Nicole nodded.

Time was urgent. Nicole put on her clothes and went straight to the hospital.

Clayton calmed her down, and Nicole gradually relaxed.

By now, she had dispelled her doubts about Clayton.

The doctor drew Nicole’s blood, and the test results came out after two hours.

Clayton felt really uneasy, so he got someone to send Chatty and Mrs. Zoe to the mansion that night.

He was on the phone, and Nicole was taking a nap in the ward. She could hear that he lowered his voice for fear of disturbing her.

The hospital was quiet. Only a man’s warm and calm voice could be heard.

Not long after, Clayton came in.

The doctor also followed him in.

“Mr. Sloan, Ms. Stanton, the situation doesn’t look good. Ms.

Stanton, you fainted from inhaling a large amount of ether. You didn’t notice because you drank a lot of alcohol. This isn’t pure ether, and it’s a processed drug for anesthesia. It has a very light smell, so if you don’t deliberately identify it when you’re conscious, it’ll be no different from the alcohol concentration in ordinary perfume…”

The doctor said solemnly. Nicole’s face turned pale and gloomy.

She looked at Clayton and frowned.

“But why didn’t I notice anything?”

This made her feel powerless.

Someone had broken into her house and drugged her, yet she was unaware of it.

The Divorced Billionaire Heiress chapter 2049

Personal Bodyguard

At this time, Clayton’s face was solemn and glum.

Clayton exuded a chill and was inexplicably frightening.

This was not just vigilance for someone trespassing their property. It was more likely to be a provocation.

The result was out.

Clayton and Nicole left the hospital.

Clayton did not drive them back to the apartment but went straight to a hotel.

Nicole was a little surprised.

Clayton smiled and comforted her. “The apartment isn’t safe anymore. This hotel has the highest security. I lived here when I just arrived in Mediania. You’ll have to put up with staying here for a few days, okay?”

Nicole pursed her lips. “What about you?”

“I’ll be with you.”

Clayton smiled and pulled her hand to lead her out of the car. He rubbed his palm against hers to softly comfort her.

“Don’t worry. I’ll get someone to protect you at all times.”

They let down their guard because Tyler was arrested, but what they have to worry about now were people who were more sinister than Tyler.

Clayton’s face remained calm, but his heart was as cold as ice.

It was already midnight.

Nicole fell asleep as soon as she touched the bed.

Clayton held her in his arms after he washed up and gently touched her head.

It was only through the dim yellow light that he suddenly saw something. His face instantly turned cold and stern.

Perhaps because of the angle, he did not notice it before, but there were two bruised finger marks on her neck, as if someone had strangled Nicole.

However, it was not noticeable if he did not look closely.

Clayton was more experienced with marks on people’s bodies. Thus, when he saw the bruise, he did not think that it was a shadow or dirt. It was finger marks!

His eyes instantly turned gloomy.

Clayton turned over and got out of bed.

He went outside, took out a first-aid kit, and gently smeared ointment on the bruise.

Nicole slept soundly. She only frowned and did not wake up.

Clayton had no intention of sleeping until the latter part of the night.

Early in the morning, Nicole was still not awake.

He stood on the balcony of the living room A “Go and watch Angie’s movements carefully. Are you sure she hasn’t left?”

“Don’t let go of the slightest detail.”

The sunlight spilled through the curtains, and Nicole woke up with sleepy eyes.

She looked at the unfamiliar place and was stunned for a few seconds.

Then, she remembered what happened last night and immediately got up and ran out.

However, she bumped into someone when she ran to the door.

Nicole covered her nose and was about to cry. Her nose was so sore.

Clayton laughed. His voice was smooth and pleasant.

“What’s the hurry? Does it hurt?”

Nicole snorted lightly. She was in a daze. She took a breath and felt better.

“Why did you stand here?”

Clayton was messing around so early in the morning.

He smiled and said, “Should I hire a plastic surgeon for you?”

“Are you dissatisfied with my nose?”

Clayton laughed. “No way. I’m just afraid that it’s broken.”

Nicole let go of her nose, put her arms around his thin and strong waist, and sighed.

“I always have a feeling that something’s wrong…”

“Don’t think too much about it. Didn’t you want to go to the office today? I heard Big Brother say that Luke Youngblood has something new to show?”

Clayton’s words suddenly made Nicole feel as excited and energetic.

What was more important than making money?

Nicole let go of Clayton, touched her messy hair, and coquettishly said, “But my clothes aren’t here…”

Clayton sighed and pointed to the other room.

“I got people to deliver your things early in the morning. Go try it. By the way, the bodyguard I arranged for you will look for you today. He’ll protect you when I’m not around.”

Nicole nodded and asked casually, “Male or female?”

Clayton squinted his eyes. “Do you want it to be a man or a woman?”

“I hope that it’s you!”

Clayton’s expression softened, and he kissed her cheek.

“Dream on!”

Nicole was speechless.

Clayton was not as nice as he used to be.

Nicole slowly finished her breakfast. When she went downstairs, she saw that Luca was her driver.

She immediately felt a sense of security.

Stanton Corporation.

Nicole held meetings back-to-back, read documents, and met with clients until it was almost noon.

Logan mysteriously knocked on the door and entered.

“President, someone wants to see you?*

Nicole raised her head. “Who is it?”

Before Logan could answer, Nicole suddenly thought of the bodyguard Clayton had arranged for her.

She immediately understood.

Nicole nodded and said frankly, “Let her in! ”

Logan opened and closed his mouth. In the end, he brought the person in.

Nicole looked up after she signed a document.

The person was tall and dressed casually, with a mask and cap for fear of being recognized by others.

It was difficult not to attract attention with such a getup.

Nicole frowned slightly. Just as she was about to say something, the person took off his mask and cap, revealing a handsome and polite face.

“Madam…”

“Shane? Clayton made you come?” i

Nicole was shocked.

Her bodyguard was actually Shane Libb?

“Didn’t you become an actor?”

Shane lowered his eyes slightly. “I was ostracized because of Kirsi’s accident last time. Mr. Sloan said that I should lay low for a while and wait until the public forgets about the incident before I come out again.”

His tone was calm when he spoke, without the slightest grievance and discomfort.

It was like he was retelling what happened to someone else.

Nicole paused and frowned.

“Oh, was Kirsi’s accident that serious? I saw her some time ago, and she seemed fine!”

Nicole looked at Logan, who was beside Shane.

Logan nodded. He was more aware of gossip.

“Kirsi was initially on the sidelines, and Samuel Lindstrom didn’t plan to help her when he came back. Besides, her spine was injured, so she couldn’t continue filming. That’s why she became close to Mr. Gilbert. She rarely appeared in the public eye during this period.”

Nicole clicked her tongue and did not expect this.

She glanced at Shane and smiled.

“You saved me, so I should repay you. I’ll get Clayton to send someone else.”

Nicole could not bring herself to boss around someone who saved her life.

Shane was calm and stopped her.

“Madam, I just did what I was supposed to do. Mr. Sloan also intends to protect you better by having me accompany you. This way, you’ll most likely be exposed in front of the camera, which is equivalent to countless people watching you. You’11 be much safer then.”

Nicole’s hand paused. She suddenly understood Clayton’s intentions.

“Okay, then sorry to trouble you.”

She put away her phone and looked at Logan. “Shane will be my bodyguard in the future, so he can come and go freely.”

“Yes, President.”

Nicole was busy for a while, then she received a call from Luke.

There was an aviation exhibition that was closed to the public.

He got the admission ticket. Thus, he wanted to take Nicole with him.

After all, investors were the king.

Nicole also wanted to go and check it out. Thus, she postponed her schedule, got into the car, and went to the Aviation Building.

Luke stood at the entrance and waited for a while. He was well- dressed, which was a plus.

However, seeing the woman beside him, Nicole instantly stopped in her tracks.

Tina took Luke’s arm and greeted Nicole with a smile.

“Nicole, long time no see! Come here! We’re all waiting for you! ”

The corners of Nicole’s mouth twitched. She squinted and sized them up for a long time. Her smile slowly faded when she saw Luke’s awkward smile.

The Divorced Billionaire Heiress chapter 2050

Don’t Be So Shameless

Nicole walked over, expressionless.

“Why are you two…”

Before Luke could speak, Tina said with a smile, “You know that I have so much free time now, so I came here to participate in the exhibition. Coincidentally, I met Mr. Youngblood here, and he promised to be my male companion.”

Luke frowned and wanted to shrug Tina’s hand away, but he held back.

Tina probably had many acquaintances in this event, so it was not good for Luke to offend her at this time.

Nicole raised her eyebrows and glanced at Shane.

“This is Shane Libb, you guys have probably heard of him. This is Mr. Youngblood from Z Technologies, and this is… Still Mrs.

Gilbert.”

Luke Youngblood breathed a sigh of relief upon Nicole’s introduction.

However, Tina felt embarrassed.

Tina glanced at Nicole disapprovingly and reluctantly let go of Luke’s arm.

Then, she looked at Shane playfully.

“Shane almost became a famous actor. Nicole, you have quite a broad range of preferences. Why didn’t you bring Mr. Sloan here?”

Nicole smiled. “My husband is a busy man. If he doesn’t make money every day, how will I be able to squander it?” 1

She glanced at Shane and Luke casually.

“You guys should go in first.”

Shane nodded slightly and did not refute Nicole’s words.

Luke also breathed a sigh of relief and tidied up his clothes.

Soon, Nicole and Tina were the only ones left.

Tina’s face sank.

“Nicole, what were you doing? I didn’t meddle in your affairs, so why are you meddling in mine?”

Nicole paused. Her face was calm.

“Luke Youngblood is my subordinate, so if he has a messy private life, it’ll affect the company’s image. I’m not meddling in your affairs.”

Tina was on the verge of refuting, but Nicole did not give her a chance to speak.

“Besides, Luke has a fiancee who is also his high school sweetheart for more than ten years. They’re about to get married, so what are you trying to do? Is it necessary for you to do this? I don’t think that you fell in love at first sight with a man you’ve only met twice. Don’t forget that you’re not officially divorced yet!”

Tina’s face turned red from embarrassment.

She took a deep breath, held back her emotions, A>_sK3UR pursed her lips.

“I’ve thought it through. Since Zach is keeping a mistress, why can’t I do the same?”

“So, you want to be a homewrecker?”

Nicole looked at Tina in ridicule and thought that Tina was really pitiful and hateful.

That little sympathy she had for Tina disappeared because of Tina’s actions.

Tina pursed her lips, and her eyes flickered slightly.

“Screwbeing high school sweethearts! Once he’s successful, he’ll still abandon that girl. Am I not a living example? I’m just pre­empting that girl. Moreover, men always forgo their old partners when they’re successful.”

Nicole was exasperated and speechless.

She rolled her eyes. “Don’t generalize all men because of Zach, and don’t project your own pain onto others. What did that girl do wrong to suffer your fate?”

Tina was angry. “Who are you to lecture me? Leave me alone! ”

Nicole sneered. “I’m not bothered about you, but don’t touch my people.”

She took two steps out, suddenly remembered something, and turned to look at Tina.

“You were just screaming about divorce a few days ago, yet now, all you want is to get revenge. Are you planning not to get divorced and watch as they grow their little family of three? Are you crazy to put up with that?”

Tina faintly glanced at Nicole and said nothing.

She paused for a few seconds and said frankly, “No, I won’t put up with it anymore. After she gives birth to their child, I can completely kick him out without giving him a penny. I’ll just let him live in his beautiful dream of having a wife and a mistress for a while.”

Nicole frowned slightly and wanted to say something, but she kept her mouth shut.

Forget it. Since Tina had already made up her mind, Nicole could not persuade Tina.

Nicole pursed her lips speechlessly. After all, Tina was also a victim, so there was no reason to keep lecturing her.

“Forget it. Look for someone else if you want to take revenge. Don’t Before Nicole could finish her sentence, she saw that Tina’s expression had changed slightly.

Nicole followed Tina’s line of sight.

Her expression also changed.

Coincidentally, the people standing opposite them were Zach and his new lover, Kirsi.

Kirsi was dressed extravagantly in branded clothes from top to bottom. It was obvious that Zach was very fond of her.

She was carrying an expensive bag. Zach smiled, held Kirsi’s shoulders, and said something softly.

In the next second, Zach and Kirsi saw Tina and Nicole.

Immediately, Zach’s expression changed dramatically, and his eyelids twitched.

Zach thought that Tina was still unaware of Kirsi’s pregnancy.

He was about to leave Kirsi and walk over to Tina, but Kirsi grabbed Zach’s arm tightly and looked at him aggrievedly as if she was about to cry.

She looked so pitiful.

Zach could not bear to see Kirsi sad, so he was conflicted.

Tina’s face instantly turned glum.

Nicole could feel Tina’s coldness and stiffness. She whispered, “ Why? Do you want to hit them?”

Tina took a deep look at the couple in the distance and gritted her teeth.

“No need. I’m the best at putting up with his sh*t for so long.”

Then, she looked at the couple and said in a cold voice, “Zach, get over here!”

Even when Tina already knew about their affair, Tina still had to defend her dignity in front of that mistress.

As long as Tina and Zach did not get a divorce, Tina would still be Mrs. Gilbert.

Tina would not put up with Zach pampering another woman right in front of her.

When Zach heard Tina’s words, his expression changed immediately. He looked at Kirsi and coaxed her.

“Kirsi, she and I aren’t divorced yet. Right now, the lawyer has frozen the company’s accounts. If they investigate further, they’ll find out about the transfer of property sooner or later.”

Kirsi was a little upset. “So what if they find out? We have enough money anyway! ”

Zach whispered, “Nonsense! I want the best for you and our child. How is that bit of money enough? As long as she lets down her guard and doesn’t mention divorce, I’ll continue to transfer all the property to your name. That way, I can divorce her with confidence!”

Kirsi snorted coldly, turned around, and went to the entrance by herself.

Zach ran up to Tina.

“Wifey, don’t get me wrong. I broke up with her, but she said that she wanted me to accompany her outside for one last time. That’s why I came out. I’ll never have anything to do with her again! ”

Zach raised his hand in a swearing gesture.

Tina looked at Kirsi’s departing back with a glum face, let out a deep breath to hold back her anger, and looked at Zach.

However, Zach looked at Nicole, who was next to Tina, and asked Tina meaningfully, “Wifey, you’ve been very close to Ms. Stanton recently, huh?”

Nicole was not bothered to respond to such a person, so she turned around to leave without so much as a glance at him.

Tina immediately followed Nicole.

Zach hesitated for a moment and chased after them.

“Wifey, Stanton Corporation has a project that I’m interested in. Since you have a good relationship with Ms. Stanton, can you help out?”

Tina looked at Zach with cold eyes.

“Don’t be so shameless!”