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The Divorced Billionaire Heiress Boss Chapter 2101 Avenge Her

The sky was darkening.No one knew when the feud between Eric and Clayton started.

Occasionally when they met each other outside, Clayton would take the initiative to say hello to Eric.

However, Clayton’s attitude was nonchalant.

Every word that Clayton said could easily rile up Eric, but that made Clayton very happy.

Eric always coveted Nicole but was unwilling to do anything about it.

The real progression of the relationship between them was on the day that Chance found out that Angie was dead.

Several months had passed.

Angie died on her way back to Southeast Asia.

The cause of her death was related to the two teenage girls who were also among the stowaways at the border.

However, because of the limited space in the car, Angie gritted her teeth and stabbed the two girls with a knife, throwing them out before they were about to be discovered.

Due to this incident, everyone targeted Angie.

It was not because Angie was cruel.

It was more so because the people there were more worried about their own safety.

Before Eric’s subordinate did anything, Angie was secretly stabbed to death one night.

The person who killed her was the father of the two girls Angie murdered.He was also among the stowaways.

Naturally, Clayton’s subordinates did not need to do anything either.

Their men returned empty-handed, but they all felt relieved.It was particularly enjoyable to have something solved without getting one’s hands dirty.

Mitchell kept telling Chance that Angie had returned to Southeast Asia.

With the help of a psychiatrist, Chance also gradually came out of the previous incident.

However, he stil] could not speak.

The cry that day seemed like a dream.

Mitchell finally coaxed Chance to go back to school.

As always, Chance was obedient and quiet.

All the teachers took special care of him.

Levi was the happiest to see Chance.

Somehow, Levi had a natural sense of duty to protect Chance.It was probably because Chance was different from Chatty.

Chatty was not meek, nor did she listen to Levi.

Instead, she would even fight back sometimes.

Chance was different.He would think that whatever Levi said made sense.

Thus, Levi became Chance’s protector in school.

In school, Chance was still happily playing games with Levi when someone called him out.

“Chance, your aunt said she needs to tell you something.” Chance blinked.

Before he could react, a strange yet familiar- looking woman had already appeared in front of him.

“Thank you, teacher.My brother asked me to take him home ask for a few days off.My mother is very sick and doesn’t have many days left.She’s in the hospital and wants to see her grandson.”

“Okay, Ms.Ferguson.”

How could they not recognize Ingrid? The young lady of the Ferguson family had an infamous reputation.

Ingrid dragged Chance out and left.

Chance had no chance to resist at all.

After getting into the car, Ingrid glanced at him leisurely and laughed sarcastically.

“I see you’ve had a good life.You’ve gotten fatter since the time you were in Southeast Asia.It seems that my brother still cares about you!”

Chance could not speak and just kept staring at her.He tried to find a pen and paper but realized that he did not bring them with him.

They did not prepare a pen and paper for him in the car either.

Ingrid put on her lipstick in front of the mirror and sighed.

“Well, you’re his son after all.How can he not care about you? He likes Nicole, but that doesn’t stop him from loving you.His love for you also doesn’t stop him from killing your mommy.”

After Ingrid finished her sentence, Chance’s expression changed dramatically.His shocked face turned pale in an instant as he stared at Ingrid wide-eyed. Ingrid glanced at him.

“Why? You still don’t know that your mommy is dead? Your daddy, my brother, killed your mommy.It’s been a while since he wanted to kill her, and he finally found an opportunity.By the way, do you know how I found out? Your daddy has a villa in Imperial Gardens.The maid in Imperial Gardens told me this.If you don’t believe me, you can ask her.By the way, it was Clayton’s idea.They were all in on it.Chance, you have to avenge your mother!”

Ingrid looked at Chance’s innocent and shocked eyes with a sinister smile.She wanted to contaminate those pure eyes.

Thinking of Tyler’s death, Ingrid felt her heart ache.

The smile on her face was bitter and gradually became distorted.

Even her eyes turned ruthless. Chance’s body was stiff and dumbstruck.He seemed to revert to his original self before he saw a psychiatrist.He was overwhelmed by an indescribable sadness.

Chance did not like Angie in the past, but she was still his mommy.He also often remembered the moments that Angie was nice to him in the past.

Uncle Tyler said that Mommy was just sick.

That was why she beat him and scolded him.

Everything was exposed.

Uncle Mitchell lied to him.

Daddy really killed Mommy! Ingrid drove straight to the lobby of Ferguson Corporation and took out a pocket pistol from the compartment on the side.

She handed it to Chance and said in a soft voice, “Chance, you know how to shoot, right? I know you can.Your mom should’ve taught you how!”

Chance looked at the weapon on his legs and trembled.He raised his head in horror.

Ingrid touched his head and said with a smile, “This is a toy gun.There are no bullets inside, just bubbles.It’s just to scare people.Look…”

Ingrid took out an identical small pistol from her side and pulled the trigger lightly.

Many bubbles came out from the barrel.It was just a toy.

Chance’s tense body gradually relaxed, and the panic in his eyes settled a little.

The Divorced Billionaire Heiress Boss Chapter 2102 She’s Dead

Soon, the elevator arrived at Eric’s office floor.

Chance left the elevator and happened to see Mitchell coming toward him.

Mitchell frowned slightly and was surprised to see Chance here.

“Young Master, why did you come here?”

Chance did not know what to say and did not want to explain himself.He just kept walking in.

Mitchell frowned and stopped him.

“Young Master, are you here to look for your father? He’s not in the office right now.If you want to look for him, you’ll have to wait because he’s in a meeting in the conference room.” Chance raised his eyes to glance at Mitchell.

After a moment of silence, he changed his direction and went straight to the conference room.

Mitchell looked at Chance’s back and felt that something was wrong.

Mitchell wanted to catch up to Chance, but he suddenly remembered something and took out his phone.

“Teacher, how did Chance come out of school on his own? What aunt? Chance’s aunt?”

Mitchell hung up the phone.His expression changed dramatically.

At that moment, Chance had already pushed the door of the conference room open and walked in.The mood in the meeting room was solemn.

The executives were presenting their quarterly reports, so everyone was very serious and silent.

The door was suddenly pushed open.

Chance walked in stiffly.His fair and tender face was ashen, and there was no light in his eyes.He walked toward Eric.

Eric sat at the head of the table with a slight frown.

When he did not speak, he was exuding a strong chill like a glacier that could never be melted.

Seeing that Chance walked in unhindered, Eric instantly looked glum.

The next second, before anyone could speak, Eric rebuked coldly.

“Mitchell, does everyone outside want to lose their jobs?” Mitchell hurried in and happened to hear this.

His heart trembled immediately.

Mitchell walked in.

“I’m sorry, Mr.Ferguson.I’ll take the young master to the lounge now.”

As he said that, Mitchell wanted to hold Chance’s hand, but Chance flung Mitchell’s hand away.

Such a small body suddenly exerted such a great force.

Mitchell did not expect it.

Chance stepped forward with red -rimmed eyes stood in front of Eric.He looked increasingly stubborn and resentful.

Eric frowned and looked at the rude and out-of-character Chance.He tried hard to suppress his dissatisfaction.He looked down with deep and indifferent eyes and met Chance’s gaze.

“What do you want to do? Tell me.” Eric was concise.His voice was very restrained.

Chance opened his mouth but could not make a sound.

Chance felt anxious. The people around them were silent and dared not to make a sound.

Everyone looked at Chance pitifully and sympathetically.

Some people were also waiting to see Chance’s gaffe.

Chance opened his mouth several times but was unable to make a sound.He saw a pen and paper on the table and wanted to get it.

Unfortunately, he was not tall enough to reach it.

Chance jumped up but still could not reach it.

All this while, Eric, who was sitting there, just looked at Chance coldly without the intention to help him.

The man sitting on Eric’s left side subconsciously wanted to help Chance, but Eric glanced at him, and he dared not move again.

Everyone secretly understood the meaning of this.

Whether or not Chance was Eric’s son, it was unlikely that he would become the successor of Ferguson Corporation.

Initially, they thought Chance could be Eric’s successor because of Mitchell’s attentiveness to him.

Even Eric’s confidant, Mitchell, was so attentive to Chance.

Thus, everyone started to make their own plans.

However, it seemed that Chance might not be Eric’s successor.

Chance was really anxious.His face was red with anger.

Mitchell tentatively went over to get a pen and paper.

However, in the next second, Eric stood up abruptly.

Eric buttoned his suit jacket and walked out.

“This meeting will be postponed for half an hour.You guys should stay and think about the feasibility of the plan.Let Mr.Collins come over from the waiting room.”

Eric did not want to waste time on a child.

Since the meeting could not go on for the time being, he would proceed to the next agenda.

Initially, Eric did not want to meet Mr.Collins, who was in the waiting room.

However, Eric would rather meet with Mr.Collins than talk to Chance.

From the beginning, Eric felt that Chance looked not only like him, but also like Angie.

That woman was dead, but her son was still in his life.

Eric could only have peace of mind when Chance was out of sight.

Just as Eric was about to leave the office.

The child behind him suddenly let out a low, hoarse roar with all his strength.

“She’s dead, right?”

Chance almost exhausted all his strength.His face was flushed and agitated.He said those words so clearly in a childish tone of voice, but the gravity of his words was not to be taken lightly.

There was silence in the conference room.

Mitchell was stunned and found it strange.

Eric also stopped in his tracks.He turned around slowly and looked at Chance with piercing eyes.

Eric’s face was glum and stiff.

Chance put his hand in his pocket, which contained a small pocket pistol.

The pocket pistol was just the right size for his hand and fit perfectly.

At this time, Chance wanted to hold it up, point it at Eric, and ask Eric to tell him the truth about everything.

Chance wanted to know if Eric was lying to him.

Just when Chance felt for the weapon, Eric, who had already reached the door, suddenly turned back.

Eric sat back to his original position and glanced at everyone with an intimidating gaze.

“Meeting adjourned.”

No one dared to stay in the conference room any longer.

They did not even have time to pack their things from the table and walked out one after another.

Who would dare to listen in to the Ferguson family’s private affairs? Although everyone was very curious about who was actually dead, they were not eligible to listen in.

Eric waited until everyone was gone before he slowly turned his gaze to Chance’s face again.

Chance was fighting back his tears and emotions.

Unfortunately, Chance was too young.

The Divorced Billionaire Heiress Boss Chapter 2103 Heard It All

Eric chuckled lightly.His face looked cold.

“She’s your mother, but she’s not my wife.She and I are archenemies, so how could I marry her?”

Chance looked a little dazed, but he quickly calmed down.

“Is she dead? Auntie said you got her killed!”

His tiny body was filled with anger.

Eric looked at him with deep and pitch -black eyes.

“She sought her own death.I didn’t need to do anything.I haven’t settled the score with you yet.You knew that she disguised as Yasmin to stay close to me, right?”

Chance pursed his lips.He looked stubborn and guilty.

“Yes, Mommy said she wanted to live with us.”

Eric laughed lightly, mocking his whims.

Mitchell sighed from the side.

Sure enough, a child was easily deceived.

Eric’s attitude toward his son was so cold.

Did Chance and Angie not get his point? There was a chill in his eyes.

Staring at Chance’s little face, Eric said in a cold voice, “So, you two directed your own show when you were sick and hospitalized?”

Chance was a little flustered.He did not expect Eric to suddenly change the topic and settle an old account with him.

These accounts were also Chance’s nightmare.

That was because they were Angie’s trick to attract Eric’s attention.It was also an excuse for Angie to scold Chance for being incompetent.

For a while, Chance looked embarrassed.

Chance’s feelings for Angie were pure yet complicated.He was afraid of Angie because she always abused him, but he also loved her because she was his mother.So, he could forgive her.

If Angie did not like him, he wanted her to go far away and not come back to him, but he hoped that she would be fine.It was better than hearing about her death.

That feeling was a bolt from the blue.

Eric saw that Chance was silent and sneered.

Eric’s indifferent attitude showed a bit of impatience.

“Don’t think you can point fingers at me just because you’re my son.Whether you understand me or not, you’d better keep in mind that I’ve treated you and your mother well enough.You also don’t have the right to accuse me.I exercised a lot of restraint when I didn’t applaud her death.The reason why I didn’t tell you was not that I was afraid you’d find out.You should know that she should’ve been dead long ago.She doesn’t deserve to leave her name in the world because of what she’s done.Now that you’re aware of this, you can honor her leave my protection for all I care.You can also continue to stay here and not worry about your livelihood.I won’t force you to leave or stay, and I don’t have any expectations for you.That’s because I don’t owe you anything.”

Eric’s words were extremely apathetic.He did not know if Chance understood what he said.

Chance’s little face went from an angry red to miserably pale.

Tears welled up in Chance’s eyes, and his tender face looked shocked.

Mitchell sighed and watched the confrontation between the father and son.

Eric was too cruel to a child.

However, if Mitchell looked from Eric’s point of view, what Eric did was not wrong.

These two became father and son over some twisted fate.

There was a moment of silence.

The temperature in the conference room dropped gradually.

Chance was trembling all over.He seemed to be on the verge of collapsing because he looked confused and dismal.He was more shocked and helpless.

At this time, Angie’s death no longer seemed so important to him.

That was because the weight of Eric’s words seemed to be the last straw that broke him.It turned out that his father did not love him.

Eric never expected anything from Chance.

That was why Eric never showed his concern even though Chance had a speech disability or when Chance was injured.

What Eric felt was a sense of duty out of his conscience.

Mitchell pursed his lips.

He could not help it anymore and gently persuaded Chance.

“Young Master, your aunt hates your father, so she wants to create a rift between you two.If you stay by Mr.Ferguson’s side, you’ll naturally get the best of everything.Don’t overthink this.It’s great that you can speak now.I’ll contact your doctor and let him check on you.”

Mitchell wanted to put this matter in the past.

Just as Chance turned his trembling body around, he suddenly bumped into the chair next to him.

“Bang! ”

The sound was not very loud.

In the next second, Chance staggered and fell to the ground.He fainted.

Mitchell walked over in shock, and Eric’s pupils tightened.

The two men looked at each other.

Mitchell went over and picked Chance up.

“Young Master! Young Master, what’s wrong?”

Chance did not move, and his eyes rolled back.

Eric looked stern as he said coldly, “Bring him to the hospital.”

“Yes, sir.”

Mitchell took two steps out when the weapon in Chance’s pocket fell to the ground.

Mitchell subconsciously looked back.

Eric saw it too.He lowered his head and picked it up.

Mitchell’s expression changed dramatically.

Of course, he knew what that was.

“Mr.Ferguson, the people around the young master don’t have a chance to come into contact with guns.The young master was brought out of school by Ms.Ferguson earlier, so she must’ve given him this.”

Eric’s eyes darkened.

There was a bit of gloom in his eyes.Eric raised his head and looked out the window.

“She must be still nearby.Get someone to find her and bring her here.”

There was a chill in Eric’s voice that could not be suppressed.It made people shudder.

Mitchell nodded solemnly.

“Yes, sir.”

This time, Ingrid really hit a brick wall.She actually tried to instigate Chance to kill Eric.

Ingrid really did not give up.

Eric’s death would only bring disaster to her.

Mitchell went out with Chance in his arms, got into the car, and immediately called the bodyguards nearby.

At the entrance of Ferguson Corporation, everyone looked worried.

For some reason, Mitchell rushed into the car, carrying someone in his arms.

After a while, another ambulance came.

The Divorced Billionaire Heiress Boss Chapter 2104 Imminent Disaster

Ingrid felt a chill in her heart.However, today was different from the past.

Ingrid no longer had to be afraid of Eric’s obstruction or bear the burden of being humiliated over and over again.

Ingrid thought, ‘If it were not for this damned Nicole, I wouldn’t have ended up like this! Eric was seduced by this vixen.That’s why he was so cruel to me!”

All of Ingrid’s hatred usually stemmed from Eric and Nicole.

To her, these two people deserved to die.

Just as Ingrid was about to walk up to Nicole to settle the score with her, she suddenly stopped in her footsteps when she saw the man opposite Nicole.

Clayton was actually there.

The warning and coldness in Clayton’s eyes made Ingrid shy away.

Ingrid dared not provoke him because she was clear who Tyler really lost to.

Eric only delivered the final blow, but Clayton was the one behind it all.

Ingrid settled her mind, turned around as if nothing had happened, and walked toward the door calmly.She had ample time to deal with Nicole.

When she pushed the door open, a few strangers immediately blocked the door and looked at her intensely.

“Ms.Ferguson, please come with us.” Ingrid’s expression changed.

“You know who I am, yet you still dare to touch me? Who asked you to come here?”

“Mr.Ferguson’s orders.Please come with us.” Ingrid was slightly startled: “My brother? Isn’t my brother…Injured?”

The bodyguards looked at her expressionlessly and waited for her solemnly.

“Ms.Ferguson, please.”

Ingrid panicked for a moment and immediately calmed down.If Eric was alright, why did another ambulance come? This must have been Eric’s orders before he died.

Thinking about it, Ingrid took a deep breath.

A smug look flashed in her eyes.

She thought, ‘Forget it.I’ll just go and have a look.Maybe I’ll be able to see the tragic situation before his death!’

Ingrid followed them out with her head held high.

On the second floor of the cafe, Nicole watched Ingrid leave in puzzlement.Her expression was indescribable.

Nicole looked at Clayton, but he was calm.He had nothing to say.

Nicole could not help but complain about what she saw earlier.

“What did she do? Why do I have a feeling that an imminent disaster is heading her way, but she seems happy about it?”

Clayton glanced at Nicole said with a smile, “Didn’t we hear her conversation earlier? I guess something happened to Mr.Ferguson…”

Nicole chuckled.

“How is it possible? There’s no way Eric could be killed by his idiot sister.He’s not a fool!”

Clayton raised his eyebrows.

“Since that’s the case, there’s nothing to worry about.Anyway, his sister is unlucky.This is their family affair, so let’s not worry about it.”

Clayton tentatively held Nicole’s hand.

Nicole could not help but laugh.

“I’m not worried! I’m just curious.Ingrid has always been courting death.I don’t know what she did this time.”

To be honest, Nicole was really curious.

However, she would never take the initiative to inquire about it.

Clayton smiled and said, “It’s easy to figure out what went on.Get Levi to ask Chance about it next time, then you’ll know everything.”

Nicole’s eyes lit up, and she nodded in agreement.

“You’re right!”

Levi was good friends with Nicole, so Levi would not be stingy with his information.Nicole took a sip of coffee and nodded with satisfaction.

“Your recommendation is pretty good.But the coffee here has a sour note.It would’ve been better if it was a little milder.” Clayton also nodded.

“When I had lunch with a customer, he introduced this cafe to me and said it was very good.That’s why I brought you here to have a taste.Not that you mention it, it seems that this customer may be involved with this cafe somehow?” Nicole smiled.

“It’s common to share recommendations between friends.Everyone has different preferences.Your customer was just being nice to introduce you to this place.You can also introduce your favorites to others.”

She always felt guilty because Clayton did not have a large circle of friends.

Clayton settled in this unfamiliar place and started his career all over again because of her.

Thus, it would be great if Clayton could make a few more friends.

Clayton thought about it for a moment and shook his head.

“I only want to share my favorites with you.Others can’t find out.” Nicole was speechless.

She suddenly did not know what to say.

Fine.

Ferguson Corporation.

Ingrid got on the elevator and immediately sensed something was wrong.

“Shouldn’t we go to the hospital?”

The people next to her did not speak at all.

When they arrived at the floor, a few bodyguards brought Ingrid out.

The staff on this floor were still busy.

No matter what, the president’s administrative staff would always focus on their work regardless of the president’s presence.

Therefore, they turned a blind eye to Ingrid.

These bodyguards pushed Ingrid into Eric’s office.

The office was empty.It was silent without a trace of sound.

Ingrid felt strange and started to worry, but she soon put that worry behind her.

If Eric was still alive, he would have had someone arrest and confront her long ago.

Ingrid was alive and well in the President’s Office.

Under everyone’s watchful eyes, how could Eric do anything to her? Ingrid snorted coldly and walked a few steps into the office.She could only hear the clicking of her own high heels.

Ingrid paused.

Chapter 2105 Never Learn Your Lesson

After Ingrid yelled at Mitchell, her face was red and distorted with anger.

Unrepressed hatred was spewing out of her eyes.

The grudges that she kept hidden accumulated and gushed out at this moment.

Mitchell heard this and was slightly startled.

However, he soon looked at her with pity and helplessness.

Mitchell looked disappointed and could not help but say, “Ms.Ferguson, you hate Mr.Ferguson so much and brood about these things for so long.Why didn’t you think about how you would be able to live such a lavish life without Mr.Ferguson? None of the girls your age who work here stay idle.Mr.Ferguson was harsh on you because he wanted you to be better, but you held a grudge against him? Also, your miscarriage was not because of Mr.Ferguson.Not to mention, if you give birth to the child of your family’s enemy, how would you deal with the child? How do you want your family to treat that child? Don’t you want to marry someone you love and have children? What’s more, Old Master Ferguson was killed by Tyler.Have you forgotten how much your grandfather loved you?”

After Mitchell finished speaking, Ingrid could not help but yell back, “That’s enough! My grandfather was killed by Falcon! What does it have to do with Tyler?”

“At that time, Falcon colluded with Tyler…”

Mitchell’s tone was cold.

At the mention of the past, Ingrid’s face turned pale.She did not want to believe those horrible lies.She only believed everything Tyler told her.

“So what? My child is innocent! My brother can even accept Angie’s child, so who gave him the right to abort my child? He just hates me!” Ingrid said fiercely.

She walked to the window of the office in a few steps.

The cool wind from the outside blew in, which soothed her turbulent emotions.

Ingrid took a deep breath, calmed herself down, looked out the window, and said to Mitchell, who was behind her, “Mitchell, you don’t need to say these useless things.My brother won’t survive this.Now, you only have two choices.You can either get lost with my brother leave Ferguson Corporation, or you can help me to sit in Eric’s position.I’m also an heir of the Ferguson family.If he dies, I’m qualified to inherit the Ferguson family’s assets.By then, you can keep your position as President and take care of my brother’s overseas assets.You only need to ask the lawyer to favor me in the inheritance agreement.”

“Mitchell” gradually approached with heavy steps and walked behind her.

The barrel of the pocket gun suddenly pressed against Ingrid’s waist.

Before she could react, a cold hand suddenly held her neck.

Ingrid was instantly shocked.She subconsciously looked sideways and saw that it was Eric! Her face turned pale in an instant.She panicked.

“Brother…How are you here? Aren’t you…”

Was Eric not dead? Eric’s hand slowly tightened around her neck.His face was expressionless without the slightest warmth or pity.

“I didn’t even know that my sister wanted me dead.

So, you brought Chance here just to kill me? Oh, you also want to kill Chance in the meantime so that you can keep all my assets by yourself?”

Eric’s voice was deep and cold, like a poisonous snake in a primeval forest.

Every word he spat out was like poison.It made Ingrid shudder in fear.It was a fatal blow for Ingrid to see Eric standing here, well and alive.

Ingrid’s face was glum.It turned from ashen to blue as she had difficulties breathing.

However, struggling was no use, and she dared not struggle.

That was because the cold weapon on the waist was even more dangerous.She could die with a slight misstep.

Ingrid was so frightened that her body trembled.

Tears flowed out instantly.She shook her head and spoke every word with difficulty.

“No, Brother! I was just talking nonsense!”

Ingrid had never seen Eric like this after living with him for so many years.

Eric was like a cold-hearted stranger with a ruthless weapon.He could kill her at any time.

She was frightened.

The blood in her body turned cold and stagnant.

Eric’s attitude showed no mercy.

The hand that was holding her neck exerted more force.

Ingrid’s face turned blue and red, and her expression was amusing.

She was horrified.She could feel that Eric really wanted to kill her.

At that moment, she exhausted all her strength to struggle.

However, she dared not move anymore when the barrel of the gun slowly moved up her back and landed at the back of her neck.It felt like a poisonous snake that could bite her at any time.

The fear made her break out into a cold sweat.

Her heart’s defenses suddenly collapsed.

Ingrid had never witnessed a real murder before.She could not hold it in any longer and burst into tears.Her legs were weak as she shivered.She could not stand up and suddenly fell to the ground.Her face was pale, and her whole body was trembling.She could not even control her body and urinated.

It was like she had an illness.

Eric glanced at Ingrid with disgust and did not touch her again.

The murderous air that shrouded his body faded away.He mocked her in a cold and aloof tone.

“Ingrid, I thought you learned a lot from Tyler that you dared to kill me.You can’t even handle this, yet you tried to instigate a child to kill me so that you could take my place?”

Seeing that Eric knew everything, Ingrid looked shocked and flustered.

In the end, her eyes dimmed.She looked defeated.

Chapter 2106 Change Her Last Name

Eric stood up straight and looked at the sky outside the window.

The sky was blue and dotted with fluffy white clouds.

At this time, there was no emotion in Eric’s eyes.

Ingrid was really scared.

Eric turned around, nodded at Mitchell, and walked out of the office on his own.

Mitchell stepped forward and looked at Ingrid with cold eyes, “Ms.Ferguson, please come with me.”

The moment Eric gave up on his sister, Mitchell no longer needed to be polite to her.

After all, Ingrid was an idiot who offended everyone and looked down on Eric’s sidekick, Mitchell.

Mitchell was clear about what Ingrid did and would not plead for her.

Ingrid trembled all over.She also felt ashamed of herself.She tugged on her skirt, but she could not hide the soiled parts.

Ingrid had never been so embarrassed all her life.She had a lot of tears and snot on her face that she could not control.

Seeing Mitchell’s icy expression as if he did not want to help her up, Ingrid felt even more frustrated.

In just a few minutes, all her plans fell through.Her face was gloomy.

Even after Eric left, her body was still trembling slightly.

Ingrid stood up with all her strength and held onto the chair beside her.

Mitchell looked at her and frowned slightly like he was very disgusted by Ingrid.

However, he thought of something and held back his expression.

“If you want to change your clothes, I’ll get someone to take you out to change.” Mitchell implied that Ingrid could not change in Eric’s office.

Eric was a germaphobe.Not to mention Eric, even Mitchell could not stand the sight of Ingrid.Ingrid’s voice trembled as she said, “What is my brother going to do to me?”

Mitchell hooked his lips.

“He’s no longer your brother.You lost your brother the moment you planned to kill him.”

Ingrid’s heart sank.She spoke in a panic.

“I was blinded by hatred for a while.I know I was wrong.We’re siblings, so he won’t hate me forever.”

Mitchell’s tone was cold: “If your plan hadn’t failed, Mr.Ferguson and Young Master Chance would’ve been dead.Why didn’t you think of forever then?”

Ingrid gasped.She could see the change in Mitchell’s attitude.She broke out in a cold sweat.

Ingrid stood there, motionless.

Mitchell did not have much patience left.He looked at the time.

“You don’t want me to get someone to carry you away, right? If so, everyone will see your wretchedness…” Ingrid’s expression changed dramatically.

The corners of her lips turned white.

“May I ask why Chance went to the hospital when Eric didn’t die?”

Eric would not have been wary of a child, so Chance would definitely get to shoot him at close range.

What was more likely was that Eric would not even think the gun was real.

Therefore, in Ingrid’s plan, there was 100% fatality in Chance’s shot.

However, Ingrid just saw that Eric was well alive.

Eric did not look injured, let alone shot.How did her plan fail? Mitchell hooked his lips and looked at Ingrid pitifully.

However, Mitchell did not pity Ingrid much.

“Young Master Chance is different from his mother.He’s kind- hearted and loves his father.Even though Mr.Ferguson isn’t as affectionate to him as a typical father would, Young Master Chance knows how to be grateful, unlike you.No matter what, Young Master Chance won’t do anything heinous.But the silver lining in this is that Young Master Chance can finally talk when he questioned Mr.Ferguson earlier.That’s why Mr.Ferguson sent him to the hospital.”

Mitchell’s every word was like a thin thread tightening around Ingrid’s neck, inch by inch.It made her breathless.

Ingrid bit her lower lip until blood was oozing out.She looked at Mitchell and suddenly pushed down the chair she was holding.It created a loud noise.

Mitchell’s eyes sank.

Ingrid started to go rogue again and fell to the ground.

“I’m not leaving! I want to see my brother! I’m a Ferguson, soI won’t just do whatever he says.My parents are still alive, so I’ll wait for them to come back!”

Ingrid hung onto her last hope.

Mitchell’s face turned completely frigid.He did not say anything, turned around, and left.He took out his phone and instructed, “Come up.”

In less than a minute, many strong bodyguards filed into the office.

Ingrid looked at them in shock.

Those people were not polite at all because bodyguards would only follow orders and would not care if the other party was a man or a woman.

They would not go soft on a woman.

Thus, four bodyguards went forward and grabbed Ingrid by the limbs.

No matter how much Ingrid screamed and cursed in horror, they remained unmoved.

Just like this, Ingrid was carried out in public.

On the way out, Mitchell coldly instructed the staff, “Replace all the chairs in Mr.Ferguson’s office with new ones and get someone to clean the room.Make sure every corner is spotless.Oh, please ventilate the office as well…”

This was like a slap on Ingrid’s face.

Even if the people outside did not know what happened, they would inevitably speculate about it when they saw such a scene.Ms.Ferguson must have caused huge trouble.

Otherwise, why would Eric be so harsh on his sister? Ingrid was thrown out of the building and immediately dragged into the car.

The person in the car was on a call.

“Yes, Mr.Crawford.Don’t worry.Mr.Ferguson can rest assured that we’ll take good care of Ms.Ferguson.”

At that moment, Ingrid figured out who this was.

“Did my brother ask you to come here? What is he going to do?”

The other party threw Ingrid a brand new ID card and said bluntly, “In the future, he’s no longer your brother because you’re no longer a Ferguson.Your last name is Quigley now, Ms.Ingrid Quigley.”

Ingrid raised her head in shock.Her eyes widened instantly.

The next second, someone put a hood on her head from behind and knocked her unconscious.

The car engine started, and they quickly drove out of the city.

Mitchell returned to the conference room.

Eric was presiding over the meeting in the conference room, as if everything that just happened did not affect him at all.

Chapter 2107 Let’s Be Realistic

Everyone surrounded Mitchell and bombarded him with questions.Mitchell smiled and shook his head.

“Are you all that curious?” Everyone nodded.

How could they not be curious? 1 Mitchell paused.

“If you’re curious, ask Mr. Ferguson yourselves!” He looked serious as he stared at them.

“All of you discussed gossip during work hours, so you’d better work two hours of overtime to make up for it!” Everyone was stunned like they were struck by lightning.

“Mr.Crawford is more like a boss than Mr.Ferguson!”

Stanton Mansion.

Although Jay Malone entrusted his company to professionals, he was not completely assured because they were not his confidants.

Thus, Jay regularly took time out every month to check on his company.Jay’s grandson, Fischer, was left to Floyd.

Chatty had an obsession with Ultraman recently.

Fischer dressed up as Ultraman to make her happy, but that could no longer satisfy her.

That was because Chatty could push Fischer down easily, and Fischer would cry with one punch.

After crying, Fischer would even go to Chatty meekly and apologize to her.

Chatty did not like this weak Ultraman.

Fischer was also not qualified to be a monster.

Nicole wore high heels all day and was exhausted when she came back.She kicked her heels to the side and walked in.

Clayton, who was behind Nicole, came in after her.

Although he looked a little tired, he could not hide his joy.Floyd looked at the couple coming in one after the other and was a little surprised.

“Didn’t you guys go out on a date?”

Clayton replied, “Yes, but I met an acquaintance there and started to talk business.Nicole was upset and ended it early.”

Anyway, their romantic lives had been very fulfilling and satisfying, so dates were not so important anymore.

Clayton carried a lot of bags and put them aside.

Nicole was so exhausted that she slumped on the sofa, unable to sit upright.

Chatty happily ran over to hug and kiss Nicole’s face.

“Mommy, I really miss you!” Nicole’s heart melted.She hugged her precious daughter kissed her repeatedly.

“Baby, Mommy missed you too!”

In fact, Nicole said that with a guilty conscience.

With Clayton by her side, she did not think about anyone else, not even Floyd.

Chatty held an Ultraman toy and made a gesture on Nicole’s belly with a thoughtful look on her face.

Nicole was stunned and put the ugly Ultraman away.She had absolutely no idea why her daughter’s taste was completely opposite from hers.

At least, Nicole liked princesses when she was a child.

Chatty was untroubled and put the toy on Nicole’s stomach again.

Clayton was a little jealous that his baby daughter did not greet him.He walked over and stretched out his hand.

“Let Daddy hug you…”

Chatty rejected him and said seriously, “No! I’m going to put Ultraman in Mommy’s belly so that I can have a big Ultraman brother!”

Clayton’s expression changed dramatically.

Finally, he looked at Nicole, who was equally shocked.

The couple looked at each other.

Floyd coughed from the side.

“It’s a little brother or sister…”

Nicole gave Floyd a strange look.

Floyd immediately cleared his name.

“This has nothing to do with me! I didn’t tell her anything or mention anything.How could I let my daughter suffer through pregnancy again?” Nicole snorted.

“Dad, if you have the time, why don’t you urge Mav and Kai?” Floyd clicked his tongue.

“Your second brother and Molly are devoted to research and aren’t interested in children, so they’re hopeless.Your third brother is equally hopeless.Julie is the only one who can call the shots, so he doesn’t have the right to speak!”

Nicole could not help but laugh.

Even Clayton pursed his lips and stifled a laugh.

“Dad, Third Brother has his own plans.Julie likes Levi and Chatty so much, so she’ll definitely have one of her own someday.” Nicole nodded.

“Yeah, Dad.Don’t interfere.”

Floyd said, “I know, I know!”

Everyone changed the topic.

Only Chatty was still wondering whether her mother’s belly could hold an Ultraman.

Nicole did not take it to heart at all.She had no plans to have a second child.

The end of the year was approaching, and Stanton Corporation was getting busier.

To cooperate with Nicole’s work schedule, Clayton put down a lot of things at hand.

Floyd was not in the best of health recently.

Thus, when Clayton had the chance, he would take his precious daughter to various gatherings.

Chatty had a natural sense of enthusiasm toward crowded occasions.She was not shy or timid.

On the contrary, she was so comfortable and felt right at home.

With Chatty around, the environment would be cleaner, and the topics everyone talked about were healthy and positive.

Clayton was very satisfied with this.

There were all kinds of people in these gatherings, but no one brought along such a small child.

Thus, Chatty became everyone’s focus and was treated like an emperor.

Clayton drew some cards on the poker table.

Naturally, someone crouched down to play with Chatty.

If Clayton had to take care of his daughter, how could they talk business with Clayton? Chatty was two years old and could express her thoughts clearly.

From time to time, she would get something to eat or play with.

The person who took care of her saw that she was very well- behaved as she sat on the sofa and ate the egg tart in tiny bites.

That person suddenly felt that Clayton was very successful in educating his child.He looked over in Clayton’s direction and wanted to join in the fun.

Chatty glanced at the man and fell asleep on the sofa in a daze.

The man called out to her a few times, but she did not respond.

Chatty seemed to be asleep.

Chapter 2108 Little Brother or Sister

The child’s forehead was red from bumping into Eric’s legs.

Although the little girl] bumped into him first, he could not possibly blame a child for not watching where she was going.

After some thought, Eric thought of telling the child’s father to teach the child how to walk.

Of course, Eric did not mind offering some money to express his apology.

“Who is your daddy? What’s his name?” Chatty raised her chin proudly and snorted.

“My daddy is the father of Ultraman, the King of the Land of the Light in Nebula M78!”

Eric was speechless as he thought, ‘Is this kid sick in the head?’ However, Eric felt that the child’s arrogant expression when she spoke was a little familiar.

His heart skipped a beat.

The next second, someone came out of the next room.

Mitchell was stunned when he saw Eric carrying a little girl.

“Mr.Ferguson, you’re here…Ms.Sloan?!”

Mitchell looked at the two in shock.

Eric could not hold his expression anymore.He frowned slightly and asked, “You know her?”

In this circle, people with Sloan as their last name were quite rare.Ms.Sloan? Was she Nicole’s and Clayton’s daughter? Eric’s lips were pressed into a straight line as he looked at the child in his arms with a complicated gaze.He finally recalled why this girl looked so familiar.

That was because this child’s expression was identical to Nicole’s.

Mitchell nodded and gave him a complicated look.

Eric had not been able to forget about Nicole, so he did not want to hear any news about the people around her.

Thus, Eric had not seen Chatty before, so he did not recognize her.

“Ms.Sloan might have sneaked out of the room.Mr.Ferguson, shall I send her back?”

Mitchell stretched out his hand.Eric did not let go of Chatty and looked straight at the little girl.

“You should call me…”

Eric hesitated for a few seconds.His heart was bitter and uncomfortable.If everything went smoothly back then, Chatty would have been Eric’s daughter, and Eric would love her more than Clayton did.

Eric would not be stingy even if she wanted the whole world.

What a pity…

Chatty did not give Eric a chance.She frowned at him and put her arms on her chubby waist like a little adult.

“Monster, let me down!” Eric looked at her helplessly.

He tried his best to soften his voice as he said, “Is your mommy here too?”

Eric tried his best to put on a friendly smile on his face.

Aside from her father, Eric really liked this beautiful, smart, bubbly, and cute kid.He could not help but love her perhaps because it was his extension of love for Nicole.

Eric looked at Chatty and felt that she was more pleasing to the eye.

The dissatisfaction he felt earlier was completely swept away.

Mitchell wanted to say something, but Eric obviously did not want him to speak.

“Go back.I’ll send her home.”

Mitchell opened his mouth.It was too late to stop him.

Chatty said in good spirits, “My mommy didn’t come because she’s at home having a baby.I’m getting a big brother! Oh, it’s a little brother or sister…Daddy won’t let me disturb Mommy.”

At that moment, Eric’s body turned completely stiff and cold.

The warmth in his eyes gradually disappeared.

Eric’s heart felt like it was stabbed when he saw Chatty’s happy expression.It felt like his world was collapsing again.

Mitchell did not know what happened, but he saw that Eric suddenly stopped walking.

In the next second, Eric suddenly turned around and handed over the little girl in his arms to Mitchell.

Then, under Mitchell’s shocked gaze, Eric walked out with a livid face and an intimidating aura.

Eric looked like he did not want to stay here a second longer.

“Mr.Ferguson, those people inside have been waiting for you for a long time…”

However, Eric did not hear Mitchell and only wanted to leave that place quickly.

Mitchell stood there, dumbfounded.He held the child in his arms and felt a little overwhelmed.

“Ms.Sloan, what did you just say? Why did Mr.Ferguson suddenly leave?”

Chatty did not want to repeat herself.She touched her bruised forehead and snorted.

“I want to tell Daddy that he didn’t say sorry for bumping into me!”

Mitchell heard this and immediately became anxious.

If Clayton found out, it would be more troublesome.

Mitchell immediately coaxed Chatty and went out to ask where Clayton’s private room was.

“Ms.Sloan, aren’t you and Chance good friends? You just bumped into Chance’s daddy.Since we’re all friends, you don’t need to tell your daddy about this, right? I can ask Chance to play with you…”

Chatty frowned in puzzlement.She had not been to Levi’s school in a long time and had long forgotten who Chance was.

How could she possibly listen to Mitchell? Chatty blinked her eyes, swung her two short legs, and rolled her beautiful big eyes.

“No! I have Lil Fish!”

Mitchell was speechless Under the guidance of the waiter, they soon walked back to the original path and saw that Clayton brought a lot of people out to look for his daughter.

Clayton looked extremely anxious.

Clayton’s tense face instantly relaxed when he saw that Mitchell was carrying Chatty.

Clayton took a few steps forward and carried his baby girl.He felt very relieved.

The piece of trash in the private room could not even babysit a child, so he would never be able to enter Clayton’s circle.

Chatty was very excited to see Clayton.She hugged Clayton’s neck and kissed him happily.

“Daddy!”

Clayton’s originally stern face suddenly eased up.He sighed helplessly and gently pinched Chatty’s cheek.

“Why did you run around? Daddy was so worried!”

“I’m sorry…”

Chatty imitated Nicole’s coquettish tone, which made Clayton wonder whether he should laugh or cry.The situation finally eased up, and Clayton calmed down.

Clayton looked like he wanted to kill someone when he found out that his daughter was missing earlier.

A group of well-dressed businessmen suddenly changed their expressions.

“It’s great that Ms.Sloan is found.She’s really cute.”

“Yes, thank you, Mr.Crawford

Chapter 2109 Hug Your Father First

Jay Malone bought a mansion at a high price near the Stanton Mansion.

The environment was suitable, so he planned to be neighbors with the Stanton family forever.

Fischer lived there for a long time and started to go to school.

That was why Chatty was left alone at home.

Thus, Nicole started to contact schools for Chatty.

Clayton and Nicole tacitly avoided Levi’s school because it was not suitable for Chatty.

Finally, they found a suitable school that was less than 500 meters away from Levi’s school.

That was the best they could find, but they did not plan to send Chatty to school right away.

They wanted to wait until after the New Year.

The end of the year was approaching.

Levi was on vacation, so he could accompany Fischer and Chatty.

Clayton took time off to accompany Nicole so that Nicole could take more time to deal with work at the office.

The two got off work at almost the same time, so Clayton went to pick her up first before they went home for dinner together.

That day, Nicole was still in the office waiting for Clayton to pick her up.

Suddenly, she received a call from the receptionist.

“President, you have a parcel that’s just been delivered.Should I send it upstairs?”Nicole frowned.She did not remember having bought anything online.She paused.

“I’ll get someone to go down and get it.” Nicole told Logan about it.

Five minutes later, Logan struggled to carry the briefcase and gasped for breath from exhaustion.

“President, why is this so heavy?” Nicole frowned slightly.

“I don’t know.What is this?”

Logan put it in front of her: “It’s been scanned.There are no dangerous substances, but there’s metal inside.Did you buy jewelry?”

Nicole was even more puzzled.If it was jewelry, she would not have it delivered so simply.

“Alright, put it here.Maybe Clayton bought it.”

Logan nodded before he turned around and went out.

Nicole looked at the silver briefcase that looked a bit like a bank’s safe.It even required a password or a fingerprint to unlock.

Nicole did not know the password, so she pressed her finger on the lock.

“Click!”

The box opened.

How simple and easy! Nicole opened it in shock and was almost blinded by the neatly stacked gold bars.It was such a weighty gift! Clayton would never send something so straightforward.

Nicole frowned and immediately thought of someone.She picked up the phone and called Clayton.

“Is Michael back?”

Clayton was stunned and kept silent for a few seconds.

“He still has two weeks before his school break.What’s wrong?”

Nicole calmly took a deep breath.

“Someone just sent a case of gold bars.I can’t think of anyone other than Michael who would do such a thing!”

Clayton nodded in agreement, “Yes, only he’s capable of doing this.”

Thus, Clayton immediately contacted the nanny and bodyguard abroad.The bodyguard reported excitedly, “Yes, Mr.Sloan! We have already arrived in Mediania.The young master? He’s at home!”

Clayton never questioned this bodyguard’s professionalism.

However, this bodyguard’s emotional intelligence was not very high.It was pure luck that he could stay by Michael’s side.

Clayton did not get anything useful from the conversation and hung up the phone angrily.He took his coat and went straight to Stanton Corporation.

Nicole came out with the case of gold bars.

When Clayton saw this, he immediately took it over.It was really quite heavy.

“He’s a very thoughtful spendthrift.I’m really worried that he won’t get a girlfriend in the future!”

Nicole could not help but laugh.

“You think too much.So many people will be happy to be drowned in gold.Michael is a pragmatic kid!”

“Where will he be?”

Clayton opened the car door for Nicole.

Nicole got in and said, “My dad’s place, of course.He has always lived there!”

Clayton frowned and could not believe it.

However, he knew without a doubt that Michael would not go back to the hotel’s presidential suite where they stayed before.

The couple returned to the Stanton Mansion with some doubts.

Sure enough, Mr.Anderson was excitedly going around the house.

Chatty was ecstatic, while Fischer followed Chatty blindly.

Although Michael’s stature and appearance changed slightly, he still looked the same.

The tall and thin Michael sat beside Floyd and smiled as he offered Floyd a gift.

It was a pair of gold-rimmed glasses that was very extravagant.

Floyd had always been very frugal but generous to others.He did not spend much money on himself.

When Floyd saw these glasses, he kept touching them.He liked them very much.

“Little punk, you still know your way back, huh? Why can’t you just study here? Why do you have to suffer abroad? Look at how thin you are!” Floyd touched Michael’s face in distress.

Michael was so fair and chubby when he was by Floyd’s side back then.

Michael did not come back in a long time, but he felt right at home.He would touch everything in sight like he owned the place.

Chatty and Lil Fish held up a fruit platter and snack platter respectively, waiting for Michael to enjoy them.

These two young children had a natural affinity for their older brother.

For Chatty, she felt that her Ultraman big brother had returned.

Thus, Chatty was very excited.

Levi was the calmest of them all.

However, he still took a glass of milk and waited in line for Michael to summon him.

Levi looked somewhat shy.

Michael held Floyd’s arm in one hand and Tigger in the other.

Seeing those eyes of admiration from his younger siblings, Michael grinned proudly.It was great to be back! Soon, there was a commotion at the door.

Chapter 2110 He’s Very Stingy

In the end, Michael did not get to hug his pretty lady as he wished.

However, his pretty lady changed.

That was obvious.

Back then, Nicole was an aloof and stubborn career woman.She was so beautiful that people could not take their eyes off her.

Nicole was still bold and beautiful, but she was more gentle, radiant, and charming now.It seemed that Clayton took good care of her.

Michael hugged Clayton reluctantly, looking listless.

To the side, Nicole laughed so hard that she clutched her belly.

Chatty and Fischer nervously and expectantly came over and looked up.

“Daddy, I want a hug…” She opened her arms.

Clayton’s heart softened as he thought, ‘My daughter is definitely better than my son..”

He immediately let go of Michael and was about to squat down to hug Chatty when Chatty twisted her body and threw herself onto Michael.

“Big Brother! Hugsies…” Michael picked up Chatty with ease.

Chatty grinned happily.She looked so sweet like candy.

Clayton’s arms were empty, and he looked at his precious daughter speechlessly.

Nicole laughed even louder.

Next to them, Fischer opened his arms and followed Chatty.

“Big Brother! Hugsies…”

Michael looked at Fischer with a frown.

Nicole explained, “This is Fischer Malone.You can call him Lil Fish.He’s living here temporarily and is six years younger than you.”

Fischer was two years older than Chatty, but he was as weak as little Chatty.Michael nodded and patted Fischer’s head.

“Boys don’t need hugs.” Fischer put down his arms in despair.

When Michael put Chatty down, Fischer hugged Chatty and refused to let go.He also looked so depressed.

Even Clayton could not stand it any longer.

Michael did not hug Fischer, but Fischer went to hug his daughter.

What a guy! Chatty was very protective of Fischer, her little follower.She held Fischer’s hand and insisted that Michael hugged him as well.

Michael was helpless.

Under Clayton’s oppressive gaze, Michael had no choice but to hug Fischer briefly.

However, to Fischer, it felt like an honor to be touched by his idol.

Fischer jumped up and down excitedly.

Michael hugged Fischer, so he naturally could not leave Levi behind.

Michael was very helpless.

The three young children jumped up and chattered on.

Clayton forgot something and took the silver case in from the car.

When Nicole saw it, she turned to ask Michael, “Is this yours?”

Michael raised his chin.

“No, it’s yours!” He smiled and looked at his pretty lady.

“Gold in Europe has risen in value and is the most valuable commodity now.Daddy has always been stingy and certainly won’t be so generous!”

Nicole paused and could not help but nod.

Michael was right.

Clayton had never been so “generous”.

The two looked at each other and smiled.

Nicole touched Michael’s face and sighed a little.

“Our Lil Michael is all grown up now, but you have to change your taste.” Michael looked at her with a hurt and plaintive gaze.

Nicole smiled.She said this more than once, but Michael never changed his habits.

If someone targeted him, he might be in a lot of danger.

Michael had his own room in the Stanton Mansion, and the furnishings inside remained untouched.

Everyone happily ate dinner together while Clayton and Floyd talked in a low voice.

The children also played happily.

Nicole packed up her things before she went downstairs.The children were gathered together.

Chatty ingratiatingly moved a stool for Michael.

Nicole glanced at Fischer and saw Fischer ingratiatingly moving a stool for Chatty.

Levi looked at the three of them and sighed helplessly.He just sat on the floor because he did not want to get a stool.It was getting late.

They were supposed to go back to their apartment, but Nicole thought that Clayton would be happy to see Michael, so she proposed to stay over at the mansion that night.

Clayton did not object.It was not too late.

Chatty and Fischer played too much during the day, so they felt sleepy.

Fischer went to bed earlier than Chatty and lay down right beside her.

When Clayton saw this, he went to pick Fischer up.

“Daddy will send him back to his room.He won’t sleep well like this.”

“I want to sleep in his room too! He has an Ultraman pillow in his room.”

Chatty was so sleepy that she could hardly keep her eyes open.

Clayton was silent for a few seconds.

“Chatty, sleep in your own room.Daddy will bring you his pillow.”

“Okay.”

Clayton really came out with the pillow that Fischer normally used to sleep on.Nicole was very puzzled when she saw Clayton’s sneaky look.

“Fischer will be upset if wakes up and doesn’t see this pillow…”

Clayton said, “Chatty wants it.”

Nicole was speechless.She really felt bad for Fischer.

Clayton tucked his daughter to bed and went to Michael’s room.

The father and son talked for a long time.

Nicole fell asleep in the room.

Clayton only came back in the middle of the night.He even smelled faintly like smoke.

The smell of smoke drifted into Nicole’s nostrils, waking her up.

They looked at each other in the silent night.

“What’s wrong?” Clayton patted Nicole on the shoulder.

“Nothing.I’ll take a shower first.”

Nicole felt that something was wrong.