Ch. 2601..2610

The Divorced Billionaire Heiress Chapter 2601 -After all, new and old grudges were not so easily erased.

Selena's face was as calm as ever.

She just frowned slightly when he heard Clayton's name.

Selena felt it was impossible that Nicole was involved.

Soon, Mitchell coughed.

"No, Mr. Sloan had a great time that night and drank in your stead. He was also busy taking care of Miss Liliana, so he didn't have a chance to do anything."

'Then maybe he arranged someone to do it."

Eric spoke decisively.

Mitchell paused. "But there are more people who came in the name of Stanton Corporation, Mr. Ferguson. Noah Stanton, the general manager of a branch of Stanton

Corporation, also came. Although he didn't come with Ms. Nicole, he came in the name of Stanton Corporation."

As soon as Mitchell finished speaking, Eric's expression turned cold.

His gaze was stern.

He had a slight impression of Noah. Noah's wife, Jade, had troubled Nicole back then, but she was quickly dismissed.

In recent years, Noah’s family was invisible and had no real power. They just had dividends every year.

Floyd was kind enough to give them that.

Noah had been invisible for so long, and he had always been in the background of the Stanton family.

Why did he suddenly attend Eric’s wedding?

Mitchell pursed his lips and felt very suspicious of Noah's motives.

"Mr. Ferguson, we strictly vetted the guests' background. Noah is actually quite successful in the industry because of his relationship with the Stanton family. However, when it comes to interests, everyone will be more cautious. Perhaps my speculation was wrong. The other guests' investigations are also in progress."

Selena sat on the sofa with her back straight and turned to look at Eric.

"I have a very direct solution."

"What?"

"Let's hold a party and invite all these people and the Nelson family. Then we'll know who it is, right?"

It was direct but also dangerous.

Alerting the enemy may only invite more violent revenge.

Eric was silent for a few seconds, then chuckled lightly.

"Okay."

Since Selena was not afraid, Eric would not back down.

Mitchell nodded and immediately went to prepare for this party.

However, the people they invited were not as many as those who attended the wedding.

Nicole and Julie still participated.

Clayton did not come because there was something wrong with his company in Liberty, so he had to rush over.

Julie's belly was bulging slightly. It was clear that she was almost three months pregnant.

However, Julie was wearing loose clothes, so it was not very obvious.

Julie handed the gift to Selena, smiled, and hugged her.

"Last time, I regretted not being able to attend the wedding. Kai is the one to blame! He took away my passport!"

Selena could not help but laugh. She was really happy for Julie.

'You shouldn't come. You should be more careful now. We can still meet here. You must watch out when you’re around more people. I'm very happy that you can come!"

Nicole and Julie were the ones who helped her during her most difficult times.

Selena took them to a quiet place, brought Julie a glass of milk, and handed Nicole a glass of cocktail.

Nicole froze for a moment.

Julie, who was next to her, could not help but chuckle. "Ms. Nelson, Mr. Sloan told me before he left that I absolutely can't let her drink."

"Why?"

Julie touched her belly, then glanced at Nicole's.

Nicole could not help but smile helplessly and touched her belly.

"Don't make a fuss."

Selena understood instantly. Her eyes widened in surprise.

"For real?"

Nicole nodded with a smile. "It hasn’t been announced yet. Clayton said to wait a little longer."

"Congratulations!"

Julie smiled and said, "I think yours might come soon too. Then, the three of us can hang out and have play dates!”

Selena smiled.

The three of them talked happily.

Eric was walking over with someone. When he saw Nicole, he was startled for a second, then he looked away calmly.

"Selena, come here. Let me introduce you to someone."

Selena put down the cup in her hand and looked over.

Nicole could not help but frown.

"Uncle Noah? Why are you here?"

Noah was mingling among a group of successful businessmen and greeted Eric.

He was taken aback when he saw Nicole. Then, he smiled naturally.

"I haven’t left Atlanta yet. Your father's birthday is coming up in a few days, so he asked me to take a few days off.

Coincidentally, Mr. Ferguson invited me to this party, so I thought I’d come over to join in the fun. I didn't expect you to come too."

Nicole nodded curtly but was not interested at all.

She was not very close to her second uncle in the first place. Not to mention, Jade and her daughter made life difficult for Nicole before, so it would be a lie if Nicole said she did not mind.

However, Noah was Floyd's younger brother after all, and Floyd still loved his younger brother.

At least, Noah kept his glory and wealth.

It was a pity that Noah did not have any biological children. Otherwise, he would not have been implicated by Jade's daughter.

Selena turned her head to look over. Her gaze carried a bit of scrutiny.

When Noah saw Selena, he smiled more politely.

"Mrs. Ferguson, you're really beautiful. You and Mr. Ferguson are a perfect match! When I was on the small island, I

thought you two looked good together, and now, I think you two get along well. You two are more good-looking than couples on TV!"

"Mr. Stanton, why do you keep praising Mrs. Ferguson? If Mr. Ferguson becomes jealous later, we can't afford the consequences!"

The people next to him could not help but laugh.

Noah sighed and smiled.

"Mr. Ferguson, don't blame me. My wife's daughter is around Mrs. Ferguson’s age, so I feel like I'm looking at her. But she was sent abroad. Although she made a mistake, I'll feel sad when she gets married."

Eric's dark eyes were full of scrutiny. The people next to him might know the inside story, so they did not say anything.

After all, Nicole was still around. Sympathizing with Noah might mean offending Nicole.

They did not want to take sides.

Nicole could not help but roll her eyes.

"Uncle Noah, if you miss her so much, you can go abroad with her. No one is stopping you!"

After she finished speaking, she turned around and left with Julie.

Julie said speechlessly, "Why is your second uncle going crazy? Didn't he get divorced?"

Nicole snorted lightly. "He didn't divorce Jade. The agreement was signed at that time, but Jade said something to change his mind. Besides, he felt that he couldn't do without a partner. Jade is quite attentive, so he planned to make do with it. But it was impossible for Jade to join the company. Lydia was also sent away. During this period of time, they didn't cause any trouble."

As long as they did not create trouble, Nicole would not mind Floyd supporting this family of trash.

Now, it seemed that Noah's family was behaving themselves.

Noah just made frequent visits to such occasions probably because he wanted to regain control of the company through some cooperation.

This was understandable.

The Divorced Billionaire Heiress Chapter 2602 -As soon as Nicole left, the waiter at the side came over with a bouquet of flowers.

Selena was taken aback. Then, she turned her head and sneezed.

Eric quickly blocked Selena’s path and glanced at the waiter with cold eyes.

"Nobody ordered flowers. Who sent them?”

The waiter paused and said anxiously, "It's from a guest from CK Corporation. They said that they specially sent a bouquet of flowers to congratulate you and your wife on your wedding."

Eric frowned and said mercilessly.

"Take it away! My wife is allergic to pollen. Don't bring it in front of my wife again."

"Yes, sir."

The waiter quickly took the bouquet away.

Eric looked slightly relaxed and looked at the two people opposite him.

"Sorry, my wife hasn’t been in good health recently. If she drinks wine laced with pollen, she may suffocate to death, so she needs to be extra careful. There's no pollen in the whole venue."

The boss next to him nodded. 'You should be careful."

Noah frowned and was puzzled.

"But I remember there were a lot of fresh air-flown flowers at your wedding. Is Mrs. Ferguson allergic to a certain kind of pollen?"

Selena smiled and took Eric's arm.

"Of course, it's not a specific type of pollen. Those air-flown flowers were specially treated to ensure that there was no pollen. My husband spent a lot of thought and effort because of this. I told him not to bother and to use fake flowers, but he just refused."

Eric also laughed.

"How can we use fake flowers? I guarantee that all the flowers that come to you won't have pollen."

The couple looked at each other and smiled. They looked so warm and intimate like no one could get between them.

The two people next to him saw this, and one of them walked away embarrassedly.

Noah smiled. "Mr. Ferguson and Mrs. Ferguson, you're such a loving couple."

Selena raised her eyebrows, looked at Eric, and said, 'You guys can go about your way. I’ll go over there and say hello."

Eric nodded, looked at Noah, and said, "Mr. Stanton, you can be frank with me."

Noah smiled embarrassingly. The reason he did not leave was because he had something to say.

"Mr. Ferguson, can you consider Jericho City for the project you’re currently cooperating with Stanton Corporation?"

Eric looked at him with a playful smile.

"Are you trying to grab business right under Nicole's nose?"

Noah's expression changed, and he immediately denied it.

"Of course not. I just wanted to join your cooperation. Jericho City has been following the headquarters' path. In fact, there are many inconveniences. If we can participate in heavyweight projects, we can relax a little."

Noah smiled tactfully and looked really embarrassed.

Nicole's management style was both stern and relaxed. She seldom participated in the decision-making of Jericho City's branch recently, but Grant had a tight grip on it.

Grant took almost all the power from Noah.

Noah also wanted to win by chance.

If Eric did not marry Nicole, it would be easier to talk about business.

Eric immediately understood Noah's thoughts. He curled his lips and chuckled, then wore the usual indifferent mask that he used while talking business.

"Oh, what benefit do I have for offending the Stanton family because of you?"

Eric bluntly talked about the most realistic scenario.

Noah pursed his lips. "I'm willing to use all the shares in my hand as collateral."

Eric froze slightly. He was a little surprised.

Noah did not have many shares, but it was not a small amount either.

Floyd was still very generous to his younger brother and had never treated him badly in terms of money.

However, the overall composition of the Stanton Corporation was like an iron fist. Many people wanted to dilute their shares and get a piece of the pie, but they could not find a chance.

Noah even took the initiative to exchange shares with Eric.

Eric's eyes froze slightly, and he lowered his eyes to ponder about it.

"Mr. Ferguson, I came here with sincerity. It's best to keep this matter a secret. If other people find out, our cooperation will really fail. I know that you have always been a little wary of Stanton Corporation. This is a great opportunity. You're already married and have nothing to do with the Stantons, so you don't have to worry about anything anymore. Mr. Ferguson, I believe you’ll make the right consideration. I'll wait for your good news."

Noah raised his glass.

Eric touched it lightly.

After the two drank together, they left separately.

Selena’s wine was still on the table.

Eric forgot to take it.

Noah glanced at it, paused, and left as if nothing had happened.

Nicole did not stay for long and was remotely coaxed away by Clayton.

Now, Nicole was carrying Chatty’s younger brother or sister, who occupied Chatty's thoughts all day. Chatty would read stories to the baby every day before going to bed. After reading the story, Chatty would also lull herself to sleep.

It saved Nicole a lot of work.

Julie also left with Nicole.

Selena was chatting with the other guests. She quickly adapted to her new identity.

She did not need to curry favor with others and just needed to say some harmless nonsense when others came to her.

At the end of the party, Selena was so tired that she did not come out to send the guests off. Eric arranged for someone to send the guests off before he turned back.

The waiter checked the wine glasses one by one.

There were also countless cameras in various places and corners.

It took twenty minutes.

Selena stood on the balcony to feel the breeze. She thought about everyone she saw.

They all seemed to be smiling and wearing a mask that she could not see through.

That mask made it impossible for her to tell who her real father, who wanted to kill her, was.

Eric walked in, sat beside her with a calm expression, reached out, and touched her shoulder.

"Is your wound better?"

Selena smiled and nodded. "It’s much better, but it's a little itchy."

"It means it's recovering. It's okay. I'll ask someone to remove the scar later. It won't leave a mark."

Eric's voice was low and hoarse. As he stroked her wound, his eyes were extremely dark.

Every time he thought of that scene, he would tremble with fear.

He would never forget it.

Selena knew that he also had a lot of wounds, so she leaned her head gently on his shoulder.

"Are your wounds still painful?"

Eric paused, lowered his head, and kissed her forehead.

"It doesn’t hurt. I won’t be in pain as long as you're not hurt."

Eric wrapped his arms around her waist and held her in his arms.

Soon, Mitchell brought in the report.

"Mr. Ferguson, there is no pollen found in the wine."

"Did he not attend? Or did he not have a chance to do it?"

Selena was a little disappointed.

Mitchell paused. "We have given him a lot of opportunities. Maybe he noticed something, so he didn’t make a move."

Eric remained silent and did not speak.

After the bodyguards finished watching the surveillance footage, he came in.

"Mr. Ferguson, I didn’t find anyone tampering with anything."

Eric opened his eyes slightly and touched Selena's hair. He looked unfazed.

"Then let's be frank and ask people to approach them and do a paternity test."

The Divorced Billionaire Heiress Chapter 2603 -Selena pursed her lips and said nothing.

Compared with her repeated probing, Eric's direct method worked.

It also saved the most time.

Physiologically, kinship was not a choice.

Selena never wanted to change her lifestyle because of this relationship.

However, she had to rely on this relationship, find that person, and ask him why he did this.

A paternity test would take time.

Eric once again cast his gaze on Jennifer.

Jennifer was sent to a psychiatric hospital, which was more suitable for Jennifer to recuperate than ordinary hospitals.

"I’m not sick! I'm not sick! Let me out!"

Jennifer slapped on the metal window at the door.

The doctor said, "Everyone who is sick will say that they're not sick. That just means you have a serious illness."

"Nonsense! Let me out! I don’t have any mental problems at all!"

Jennifer trembled with anger. She even stretched out her hand to grab the doctor, threatening him to let her go.

She was going crazy in here.

Everyone around her was crazy, and the crazy woman who lived with her liked to self-harm.

When Jennifer opened her eyes at night, she saw that lunatic standing in front of her, slapping herself frantically.

Jennifer was so scared that she could not sleep well and screamed in the middle of the night.

The doctor shook his head. "It seems that she's very ill. Let's tranquilize her first!"

The doctor at the back went over and restrained Jennifer on the bed.

Jennifer's reaction was violent. She desperately wanted to struggle and resist, but it was of no use at all.

Since she came here, she had been facing the same scenario repeatedly.

Her energy to resist did not abate in the slightest.

She was either awake or unconscious.

Eric led the people in.

When the doctor moved to the side, Eric looked at the woman indifferently. The effect of the sedative took effect quickly, so Jennifer had no strength to continue cursing at all.

Jennifer was in a trance. When she saw Eric in front of her, she seemed very excited.

Eric looked at her condescendingly.

"Ms. Nelson, I will give you one last chance. If you still refuse to say it, you can spend the rest of your life here. I will pay the hospitalization fee for you."

Jennifer was stunned. She wanted to struggle to get up, but she did not have the slightest strength.

Finally, she fell on the bed and cried in embarrassment.

"I'll tell you..."

Her expression became more dazed. Her pupils began to dilate, and her voice became weaker.

"It’s... Floyd Stanton."

Eric's face turned cold in an instant, and he exuded a terrifying chill.

He heard her words very clearly.

There was no need to continue to stay.

He turned around and left.

Jennifer could no longer bear the effects of the medicine, so she closed her eyes and fell asleep.

Eric's face was serious.

He was no longer so calm because it involved Nicole's father.

In his impression, Floyd was not a cruel person.

However, those who could push Stanton Corporation to the top of the industry should not be underestimated.

Eric returned to the car and told the people in front.

"Find someone to approach Floyd and do a paternity test."

"Yes, sir."

Floyd usually did not go out to socialize because he was already retired.

The staff in the Stanton Mansion had been working there for more than ten years, so they would not betray the Stanton family for a little profit.

Floyd was also accompanied by bodyguards and his butler wherever he went.

It was really not that easy to find the opportunity to take a sample.

The people Eric sent could only pretend to be the staff of the fishing department.

When that person approached Floyd, he accidentally knocked Floyd down.

Just as he was about to get Floyd’s hair sample, that person was thrown to the ground by Floyd's bodyguard.

They were caught.

Nicole called Eric directly.

Selena was there when the phone rang.

Eric hesitated whether to answer the phone.

Selena chuckled lightly. "Answer it. Do I still need to avoid you?"

When she asked, Eric paused and immediately answered the call in front of Selena.

He even pressed the loudspeaker.

Nicole’s exasperated voice came through.

"Eric, are you out of your mind?! How dare you get someone to attack my father? Are you living too good of a life that you want to find excitement for yourself? You'd better come and take away your people! Otherwise, I can't guarantee what will happen to your father!"

After she finished speaking, she hung up the phone.

Eric immediately understood that his plan had failed.

What a bunch of idiots!

How could they fail?

Selena looked at him in shock. "What do you mean? You attacked Nicole's father?"

Eric hesitated to speak and finally told the truth.

"Jennifer said that Floyd Stanton was the mastermind."

Selena was shocked at first. Then, she pursed her lips solemnly.

There was some doubt on her face. "But he didn't go to our wedding!"

Eric paused. This was also his negligence.

As soon as Jennifer said it, he targeted Floyd.

He did not even think rationally about distinguishing the truth.

The anger in his chest found a breakthrough, and he felt like exploding.

He almost went out of control and forgot that Floyd did not go to the wedding at all.

Selena pursed her lips. "Forget it. Let’s go and apologize to Nicole's father."

"What if it's true?"

Eric spoke.

If it was true, Floyd obviously had two daughters. One was regarded as the apple of his eye and had been doted on, while the other had to fend for herself.

How unfair!

Selena looked at him with determination and indifference in her eyes.

"If he is my biological father, then I will expose his true colors in front of his beloved children. This is my revenge. If not, we will apologize and explain the situation clearly. This isn't some secret."

Her mind was also tense and disorganized.

Selena and Nicole seemed to be inextricably connected in some unknown way. What if it was true?

She did not even dare to think about it.

Eric sighed and nodded.

The two of them simply cleaned up and headed to Stanton Mansion.

Nicole was already being polite by not marching over to their door to settle the score.

Thus, Eric knew that he had to make this trip.

All those clues were inseparable from the Stanton family.

Eric was very confused.

He did not want to hurt Nicole, but if Floyd really hurt Selena, he could only hope that Nicole would understand.

Eric has no choice.

Selena and Eric went to Stanton Mansion.

When the Stanton family’s butler saw Eric's car, he seemed to have expected Eric and asked someone to open the door.

Mr. Anderson had a glum face and ignored Eric.

Eric stood in the Stanton Mansion and looked like he was in a trance for a moment.

Once upon a time, he also came here for another woman.

Back then, he wanted to save his lost marriage.

However, at this moment, he came for Selena, who was beside him.

After all the twists and turns, Eric and Nicole were still not fated to be together.

Selena saw that Eric was in a daze and thought that he was thinking of his past. She walked over quietly and said, "Let's go in?"

The Divorced Billionaire Heiress Chapter 2604 -Eric knew what to do.

Even if he could not erase that person from his heart for a while, he would not embarrass the two families on this occasion.

Selena was holding Eric's arm, but Eric smiled and squeezed her hand tightly.

Selena lowered her head and smiled, seemingly relieved.

She could not force Eric to wipe away his past.

Her own past was also tainted.

Not surprisingly, all of the Stantons, except Maverick who was away for research, were at home.

Aida was originally doing postpartum rehabilitation, but when she heard about Floyd's accident, she immediately brought Kenji, who was less than one year old, over.

Grant and Kai sat on the sofa with glum expressions. They could not conceal their anger.

Nicole was next to Floyd, gently massaging his shoulders. Her eyes were red.

Floyd’s arm was dislocated, so he had a plaster and bandage on it. He was still smiling and playing with Levi and Chatty.

Chatty stuck to Floyd's knee like a piece of bubble gum and kept blowing on his arm.

"Grandpa, does it hurt?"

Floyd's heart was about to melt. He pinched Chatty's face.

"It doesn't hurt anymore! You’re amazing!"

Levi stood aside and frowned. "Chatty, you’re blowing the wrong arm!"

Floyd laughed out loud.

"Chairman, Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson are here."

Mr. Anderson announced.

There was a moment of silence in the living room.

Kai stood up and snorted coldly.

'They're just crying crocodile tears. I knew that Eric is a hypocrite although he looks honest and upright on the surface. He sent his people to scout for something and rushed over to apologize when his plans failed. Bah! He should just stick to being bad and go against us. What is this?! Luckily, Nicole didn't get back together with him. It's true that one can only see the other's true colors after a long time. How can such a person be worthy of my sister? Not to mention, he can't even compare to my awesome brother-in- law!”

Eric and Selena, who were coming in, heard what Kai said.

Both of them were stunned.

Eric had seen many kinds of situations, so he could handle everything.

Grant stopped Kai without any emotion.

"K, don't slap someone in the face and say it in front of them."

Grant was not someone who would show his emotions, but Eric touched his bottom line.

Eric looked stern. When he saw Floyd, he paused and nodded slightly.

"Chairman Stanton."

Floyd’s eyes moved to Eric's face without any fluctuation. He also asked his daughter to stop what she was doing.

'Take a rest for a while."

As soon as Nicole stopped, Chatty and Levi could not wait to climb onto the sofa, rolled up their sleeves, and massaged Floyd on each shoulder.

"We'll do it!"

Nicole's bad mood improved a lot when she saw the kids being so attentive.

Nicole walked to the other side, looked at Selena, and smiled.

"Ms. Nelson, please take a seat.”

Selena looked at Nicole with complicated and hesitant eyes.

Eric asked her to go and sit down while he stood there by himself.

"Chairman Stanton, I'm hereto apologize. I'm sorry. I didn't think about this matter clearly. It's my fault that you were accidentally injured.”

Eric might not have been so humble before, but Selena was right. If he made a mistake, he should admit it.

Floyd paused and turned his gaze to Selena.

"Is this your wife? She's beautiful. She looks very sensible, and she's a perfect match for you. It's a pity that I couldn’t attend your wedding. I asked Nicole to bring a gift. Do you like it, Ms. Nelson?"

Selena was taken aback for a moment. She subconsciously raised her head to look at the elderly man in front of her, who was smiling kindly but seemed somewhat distant from her.

Her mind was a mess, but she still nodded.

'Thanks for the gift. Nicole has given it to us."

Floyd nodded, then changed his voice to Eric.

'Then Mr. Ferguson, shouldn't you give me a reasonable explanation?"

After all, Floyd was a veteran in the business world. Floyd's eyes were complicated and deep. Although he was smiling and talking, there was no warmth in his eyes.

Eric looked stern and solemn.

Before Eric could say anything, Selena stood up and walked to Eric's side.

"Chairman Stanton, we're sorry to hurt you. It's actually because of me."

Nicole looked at her in shock.

Of course, Eric would not let his wife take the bullet for him. He held Selena's hand, paused, and said in a deep and cold voice, "My wife was kidnapped after our wedding. The kidnapper said that her biological father ordered her to do so and identified her biological father as you, Chairman Stanton."

Eric's deep eyes looked over and met Floyd's deep gaze.

The flash of surprise in Floyd’s eyes made Eric's heart sink slightly.

"Me?!"

Floyd chuckled lightly and felt that Eric was being a little unreasonable.

"Should I come forward and respond to all rumors of my illegitimate children? Mr. Ferguson, this is really ridiculous! How can you use this method to verify the claim? You sent someone to take my DNA sample. Eric, if someone kidnapped your wife, there's nothing wrong with you wanting revenge. You should’ve just called the police and let the police verify this. What do you mean by doing this?"

Floyd's face instantly turned glum and cold, and he was exuding a frightening chill.

Kai laughed lightly, stood up, and unabashedly looked at the two people in front of him.

"So, these two people want to take advantage of us? You two really made a mistake. You should find the right person if you want to blackmail someone. My parents were deeply in love with each other, so how can my father have an illegitimate child?"

Eric's eyes fell on Floyd.

"But a man's nature can't withstand temptation. Didn’t you make any mistakes when you were young, Chairman Stanton? It could be a one-night stand?"

Floyd's face was livid, and he stood up abruptly.

"Eric, how dare you accuse me of something like that?!”

Grant immediately stood upto support Floyd and looked at Eric with a solemn expression.

"Mr. Ferguson, if you want to stand here and slander my father, I hope you can come with some evidence instead of blindly accusing him!"

Eric pursed his lips. His face was tense and serious.

"I didn't intend to offend Chairman Stanton, but I have many doubts. A paternity test is the simplest and most direct method, so I sent someone to approach Chairman Stanton. I didn't consider this properly."

Nicole sneered.

"You want to brush this off with that excuse? Eric, you've made so many mistakes, and you're questioning if others

will make the same mistakes as you. Do you think too highly of yourself or are you underestimating others? How can you doubt my father just based on other people's words? This shows that you don't even have the most basic common sense and ability to judge. You are just eager to find a scapegoat for Selena's accident to make up for your incompetence!"

Eric suddenly raised his eyes to look at her. His face was a little grim and gloomy, and he looked hurt.

Nicole, I didn't..."

The Divorced Billionaire Heiress Chapter 2605-Aggressive'You did. I guessed it right, huh? You wished that Selena was really my father's illegitimate daughter so that you would have a target to vent your anger instead of looking aimlessly for someone. You can also take this opportunity to blackmail our family and invade Stanton Corporation by using Selena as an excuse. Am I right?"

Nicole sneered, and that contemptuous gaze on her gorgeous face stung Eric.

His heart throbbed involuntarily.

He could not control it.

This was not Eric’s intention. He just wanted to find out the facts.

However, he could not utter a word of explanation.

Kai said coldly, "Nicole, why are you still talking nonsense to him? Now that you've figured it out, just kick him out. Must we respond to anyone who accuses us?"

There was a bit of chill on Eric’s face.

"Chairman Stanton, since you're confident that Selena isn’t your daughter, why not take a paternity test with her? If the result is as you said, I will stop my investigation and offer you a generous gift of apology."

Floyd’s face was gloomy as he took a deep look at Eric.

"I won't do as you say, but I can also tell you that your wife has no relations to me. I have only fathered four children in my life, no others. You can believe what you will, Mr.

Ferguson.”

Eric frowned and wanted to say something, but Selena tugged at his sleeve and said softly, "Forget it, we're too presumptuous. Let's think of other ways."

Eric’s eyes were cold. He hesitated to speak.

"But..."

Nicole yelled in a cold voice, "Get out! You're not welcome here, Eric. Don't be so self-righteous. If you're so capable, you can show some evidence or send your bodyguards to try something again. Let's see which is faster, your father getting into an accident or your bodyguard taking a DNA sample.”

Eric’s eyes darkened, and he looked at her without speaking.

Even Kai was surprised by Nicole’s blatant threat.

Grant was very calm because he knew that Eric crossed Nicole's bottom line, which was her family.

Eric dared to touch her family, so she would go all out to fight him.

Selena's face turned pale in shock. "Nicole, I’m sorry. This matter..."

"Selena, I regard you as a friend. But to me, family comes first. I'm sorry. If I must choose between two sides of the conflict, I will definitely stand on my family's side. You don't have to apologize because I won't accept it. That's because my father was hurt in this incident. I know that you're also a victim, but it's not our place to understand your situation, nor can this be a reason to hurt us. I hope you can find out the truth as soon as possible. But my family will not cooperate with you."

Nicole glanced at Mr. Anderson.

"Please send off the guests."

The butler understood and stepped forward.

"Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson, this way please."

Eric took a deep breath, turned around, and left.

Selena followed.

She walked out in a daze. Judging by the Stanton family's attitude, Selena seemed to feel that their investigation was going in the wrong direction.

Floyd could cooperate and do the paternity test, but he refused because it would be an insult to the Stanton family.

Nicole’s determination and indifference made Selena feel disheartened. However, Selena also felt guilty for indirectly hurting Nicole.

The Stanton family did not accept the gift that Eric brought.

After the couple got into the car, they were silent.

Selena looked at Eric to the side.

"Aren't you upset that Nicole misunderstood you like that?"

Eric frowned slightly, then he squeezed her hand. His throat moved slightly.

"Selena, I..."

'You don't need to explain. I understand that you did this for me, and I won’t be jealous."

Selena took a deep breath and smiled. "I just feel bad for offending Nicole."

She knew that Nicole's words made Eric very sad.

It was all because of her.

Selena would not blame Eric for his reaction either.

No one was wrong.

Eric lowered his dark eyes.

"She will understand us when the truth is revealed."

"I hope so!"

Selena smiled, but she knew that she and Nicole could never go back to how they were in the past.

Nicole was even more decisive and distinctive than Selena.

Selena felt that she was really far behind Nicole.

If she was in Nicole's shoes, she would not have been so calm and rational.

At the Stanton Mansion, both Nicole and Kai looked at Floyd.

Floyd had goosebumps from their stares.

"Are you guys doubting me?! Little b*stards!"

Kai paused. "Well, it may be true. Did you make any mistakes?"

Floyd became even more furious. He stood up angrily and wanted to throw an antique teacup in front of him at Kai, the ingrate.

"Bullsh*t! I swear that I have never wronged your mother. If I made a mistake, how could you guys grow up in peace? You guys would have been tortured by your stepmother a long time ago! Did you think I didn't remarry because of you kids?

I didn't remarry because I still love your mother. She asked me to take good care of you all, so I had to do as she said and couldn’t let you guys suffer any grievances. You bunch of heartless b*stards! How dare you doubt me?!"

Floyd’s face and neck were red from yelling.

Aida quickly stood up to comfort Floyd.

"Dad, Kai didn't mean it like that. What he meant was that even if it was true, we could find ways to deal with it in time. But we believe in you. It’s just that Eric came here so aggressively, and it looks like he won't give up until he achieves his goal. To prevent him from making a move again, I think it's better if more of us can stay at home with Dad."

Grant looked at Floyd and said in a deep tone, "I also think that it's disgustingly humiliating to cooperate with his

request."

Nicole came back from taking a call outside. Her face was indifferent, and her eyebrows raised slightly.

"I have already had someone find Charles Ferguson's whereabouts. From now on, he's under our watch. As long as Eric dares to do anything, we will return it tenfold. Dad, don't worry. Clayton will be back soon, and I won't let anyone get close to you."

Floyd sighed helplessly.

"You don't need to make such a fuss. You're pregnant, so don't get angry. It's more important for you to take care of yourself. Don’t worry about me. Even if he succeeds in his plan, I will be innocent. If he wants to do the test, he'll find ways to do it, but I have a right to refuse to cooperate."

Even if Eric really did the paternity test, Floyd was not afraid of the results.

Nicole smiled. "I think so too. Otherwise, people will think that our family is easy to bully!"

Kai nodded and patted his thigh.

'That’s right! From now on, Jules and I will live here and stay with you every step of the way."

Floyd rolled his eyes at Kai. "You only want Julie to live here so that you can relax a bit, huh?"

After all, since Julie was pregnant, she became more hot- tempered and picky in eating.

Kai leaned forward with a smile and hugged Floyd’s arm.

"Daddy, you're so smart!"

"Get lost! How could I have such a worthless son like you?!" Floyd scolded with a smile.

The Divorced Billionaire Heiress Chapter 2606 -Desperate Aida smiled. Seeing that Floyd's mood improved, she stood up and went to the kitchen.

"I'm going to see what we should have for dinner. Is Julie coming back tonight?”

Kai responded with a smile. "Aida, don't worry about her. She's very watchful of what she eats after she gets pregnant because she was worried about getting fat."

The atmosphere gradually improved.

In the car, Eric received a call from Mitchell.

"Did the results come out?”

They did not get Floyd's DNA sample, but they managed to get samples from other suspects.

'Yes. None of them is a match."

With Mitchell's words, the air in the car cooled down.

Selena's eyes dimmed slightly.

She was a little disappointed.

This way, their hope still fell on Floyd.

Eric grabbed Selena’s hand.

"Don't worry. We'll find a way.”

Selena nodded. "I don't think Chairman Stanton is that kind of person."

Floyd always talked about his late wife and raised his children to be harmonious.

It was rare among the rich.

This matter was on hold for two days.

Selena recovered quickly.

With the scar removal products sent from abroad, Selena's scars were fading. The light pink color meant that she was recovering.

Jennifer disappeared.

Jennifer’s parents finally sensed something was wrong and came to Selena.

Selena could not sit still. After she recovered, she could only follow up with Chaz about the bar since there were no clues about her biological father.

Jennifer’s mother found the location of the new bar.

Selena was checking the wine list with Chaz.

Her aunt was not as domineering as before and approached Selena with caution.

She probably also knew that the situation was different from the past because Selena was not one to mess with, especially with Eric baking her.

"Selena, I came here to visit you. Jennifer hasn’t been home for a long time. Ever since she came back from your

wedding, we haven’t been able to contact her. She hasn't been responding to our calls or messages either. I’m a little worried about her. Do you know where she went?"

Chaz came over with a glass of water. He noticed the impatience on Selena's face and did not say anything.

They would not reject customers. It was their professional habit.

Selena twitched the corner of her mouth.

"Auntie, how would I know? I was still on the island at the time and didn't see Jennifer at all. It's really strange. If she came back with you, and you couldn't find her, why would you come to ask me?"

The aunt looked embarrassed. "I was just asking casually. Maybe she went back to the island again."

Selena looked at her aunt with cold eyes.

"So, you know she went back to the wedding?"

The aunt paused, as if realizing that she had let it slip. She covered her mouth in a panic.

"I... I was just wondering..."

"I don’t know her whereabouts, but I do have a question for you."

"What is it?"

"Do you know who my biological father is?"

The aunt was taken aback for a moment. Her expression changed.

"How would I know who your biological father is? The old man kept your identity well hidden. We only started to suspect it after you returned from abroad. Later, we accidentally heard the old man talking about it, and he didn't deny it. That's why we were sure."

Selena lowered her eyes and thought about something.

She twitched the corners of her mouth. "I don't know where Jennifer is. You're asking the wrong person. I still have things to do, so please leave!”

The aunt was anxious. "Selena, I really don't know.

Otherwise, I wouldn't have allowed your grandfather to pamper you so much. But... I heard the old man mention before that your biological father is a powerful person. He seems to be a senior executive of a large corporation.

Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to deceive your mother!"

Selena raised her eyelids. Her face was indifferent.

"I want to see my mother’s stuff. Do you know where it is?"

"I know. The old man left all your parents' belongings in the villa when they got married. That villa has long been unoccupied, and it can't be sold at a good price. It's a waste of money to renovate it. I intended to sell it at a low price, but someone reported that there was a murder case there, so no one dared to buy it. I've been worrying about this for a long time because I can’t get rid of it. Just go if you want to see it."

The aunt quickly added, "It's best if you can take away all

your parents’ belongings. The villa has been given to us according to the old man's will, so you can't take it."

Seeing Selena's glum face, she added with a smile, 'You’re Mrs. Ferguson now, so you can have anything you want. You won't like that crappy house anymore, right?"

Selena stood up with her bag in her hand. "Chaz, I'll go there. You can stay here."

"Alright. Are you going alone? Why don't you ask someone to go with you?"

Chaz glanced at Selena's aunt and felt uneasy.

Selena glanced at her aunt, smiled, and said, "Don't worry, I've already told Eric to pick me up there."

The aunt's face froze slightly, then she smiled again.

"Don't worry. What can I do to you? Can you ask Mr. Ferguson to help me find out where Jennifer is? Mr. Ferguson should be able to find out easily, right?"

Selena smiled. "Okay."

The aunt let out a sigh of relief. "Great! Let's go to the villa first."

As soon as Selena got into the car, she sent a message to Eric.

She would not disregard her own safety, and it was better to be more cautious.

Selena had no memory of the villa where her parents lived before.

She was raised by her grandfather, and he provided everything for her.

As soon as she stood at the entrance, the overgrown and unattended courtyard made her feel as if she had returned to the past for a moment.

Those emotions that had been repressed deep in her memory surfaced.

The mottled walls of the villa were covered with vines and lush greenery.

The moss-covered bricks and painted windows sealed the past inside the villa.

The gate was locked.

The eldest aunt anxiously unlocked the door.

"It's rusty. What's going on?"

Selena stood there and looked at the swing in the yard. She could see her younger self sitting on it for a moment while a gentle and intellectual woman bent over to hold her with a smile on her face.

The sun was setting behind the mountains. Selena glowed in the sunlight, and the image in her memory was frozen.

Selena was not sure whether it was real.

She did not know when her tears streamed down her face. She felt inexplicably sad for a while.

The indescribable and sudden sadness made her feel very uncomfortable.

It was as if her chest was pounding heavily because of those long-forgotten memories.

The aunt breathed a sigh of relief in front of her. "Finally, it’s open. I’ll ask someone to change the lock later."

She turned her head to look at Selena. Selena lowered her eyes to hide her emotions, then walked in with her head down.

The Divorced Billionaire Heiress Chapter 2607-The inside of the villa seemed to be the same as before, but the dust that fell on it formed a solid memory.

Selena and her aunt stepped in one step at a time, destroying the integrity of the place.

The aunt covered her mouth and nose, not wanting to smell the rotten and unpleasant smell inside.

"I won't go upstairs. You can go by yourself and take whatever you want."

If it was not for Jennifer, she would not have come here at all.

She was not worried that Selena would find any bank cards here.

That was because when Selena's mother passed away, the old man had already searched and taken away all the valuables.

The rest were irrelevant things.

Selena looked at the surrounding furnishings.

The living room was decorated in a warm beige color scheme, and the light was supposed to shine through the windows.

However, the floor-to-ceiling window was covered in greenery that blocked all the light, making it airtight and bringing about unbearable stuffiness.

Selena could vaguely see the traces of the room being carefully decorated.

It also showed that the owner of this room was once full of anticipation for life.

How did it come to this point?

Selena gathered her emotions and went upstairs. The further up she went, the dimmer the light became.

The rooms upstairs were half-covered. It looked as if the person had not bothered to clean up the place after taking away the valuables.

The Nelsons were like a gang of robbers.

When Selena entered the largest master bedroom, the light was still dim, but she could see the layout inside through the gaps.

Ashtrays and drawers had been left on the floor, and there were old things strewn about everywhere.

Glancing around, there were no valuable clues.

There was not even a single photo.

It seemed that Selena's grandfather really got someone to clear the place.

Selena went around and walked to the study.

The contents inside were almost gone, and the few remaining books were scattered on the ground.

However, she saw a picture on the cover of a book on the floor.

It was a group photo.

Selena recognized that they were her parents - a goodlooking couple who had smiles on their faces and sparkles in their eyes.

However, Selena's grandfather hated her mother so much back then that he only showed her what her father looked like.

Even so, Selena recognized her mother because they looked very similar.

Selena's mother had a small mole on her eyebrow.

That sense of familiarity rushed over her.

Her eyes suddenly became sore.

If her parents had not died, and if she was their biological daughter, would Selena have had a better life?

Holding the photo in her hand, Selena turned and left the study.

The innermost room was pink. The curtains had faded, but she could still feel the warmth and cleanliness from the past.

A stroller was inside, and it was a little messy.

A milk bottle was on the floor.

As soon as Selena came in, she felt an indescribable sense of familiarity.

Selena gently sat on the small bed. Her feet accidentally touched the stroller. The fairytale book on the stroller fell to the ground.

She bent down to pick it up and saw a notebook with only a corner exposed under the bed.

Selena subconsciously changed her mind and picked up the notebook.

When she opened it, she found that it was a diary.

The diary was written more than twenty years ago by her biological mother.

[February 24th: Joel Nelson and I got married. Our four-yearlong relationship is finally on the right track. We'll be together forever and live happily ever after.]

[March 10th: Joel asked me to have a drink with Mr. Stanton at a banquet. I was reluctant because I was allergic to alcohol. Joel said that he had an important cooperation with Mr. Stanton and that I shouldn’t offend him, so I had no choice but to agree. After I came back, I developed a rash. Joel promised me that it wouldn't happen again. Mr. Stanton isn't a good person. I must stay away from him.]

The previous entries were serious, with expectations for a new life and love for Joel Nelson between the lines.

[April 12th: I felt dizzy after drinking milk last night. Mr. Stanton drugged me. When I woke up early in the morning, I was next to him. I was going to have a mental breakdown.

Does Joel know about this?]

[April 13th: Joel said that this will be the last and only time. He said that the family business was about to fail, and that Mr. Stanton would only hand over the project to the Nelson family if this horrendous request was fulfilled. I became a tool for their transaction. Is he really the man I love? Have I made the right choice for marrying Joel?]

[April 20th: They came to me again and asked me to compromise. Joel actually agreed. He left home early to give Mr. Stanton time. I resisted, but it was useless. I felt like I was in hell. When will this end?]

[May 1st: I feel sick. Joel took me to see a psychiatrist. He might have felt guilty and promised me that he wouldn't let Mr. Stanton come again. I want to trust him this once.]

[May 2nd: Joel was in a car accident and died on the spot. My life is completely over. Joel was the person I loved the most, but he was also the person I hated the most. Why did he push me into such despair at the beginning of our marriage?]

[May 15th: That devil came again. He actually found a basement in my house and tied me there to humiliate me. After he left, I called the police. The police left when they saw him. I swear, I will kill him.)

[May 20th: I want to die. These days are dark and hopeless, but I'm pregnant. I don't know whose child it is, but I hope it's Joel's. I want to give birth to the baby. If it's not Joel’s, I'll strangle the baby and kill myself.]

[May 21st: That devil came again. While he wasn’t paying attention, I stabbed him in the lower body with a knife. He finally left. It's a pity that I didn't get to kill him!]

Time seemed to stop.

Selena's vision blurred when she looked at her mother's diary, and her fingertips trembled slightly.

The stuffiness in her heart became more intense.

In just a few months, her mother changed from a happy bride to a depressed woman.

Her anticipation turned into sadness, anger, and despair.

It seemed that her mother had gone through the worst year of her life.

Her husband and lover used and betrayed her. Then, he died on the day that he wanted to repent, taking away her last hope.

In the face of such monstrous power, the most resistance she could show was to call the police.

However, that did not solve anything. Instead, it was the last straw that broke the camel's back.

She became a plaything of the rich and powerful and a victim of profit.

Her future and lover were gone, and her life had become so miserable that she fell into the darkness and could not see any hope at all.

Selena looked at the diary, which stopped at this point. It looked as if the pages were torn off.

Her chest also tightened as if someone gently squeezed her. A sharp and piercing pain and bitterness crossed her heart.

Selena's arrival on this earth was not welcomed.

However, she did not die. Her mother did not strangle her.

Selena flipped through a few pages in a panic until she saw the familiar handwriting on the last page.

It was written to Selena on October 21st of the following year.

The Divorced Billionaire Heiress Chapter 2608-[This little baby in my arms looks very much like me and Joel. I'm looking forward to her growing up. She likes the swing downstairs and climbs up and down the stairs. She always sneaks away when I'm not paying attention.]

[She is a beam of light that isn’t strong, like the bright and gentle moonlight, which makes my life a little brighter.]

[Selena, Mom has loved you in the past year, but I can't continue to love you anymore. The devil came with your paternity test, and my love for you has become a betrayal. He asked me to continue that disgusting relationship, but I said no. I know that my time is up. I don't want my life to be dictated by others, so I would rather die to free myself. I thought about taking you with me, but I couldn't bear it. If you survive this and grow up, you must remember not to look for that devil. How great would it be if you were Joel and my child? But I hope that I will never meet Joel Nelson in my next life.]

Selena's mother hated her incompetent husband.

In the name of love, he asked her for everything to fulfill his own interests.

How could she love such a man to death?

Selena looked at the name "Joel Nelson" at the end of the diary. The force of the handwriting was exceptionally strong as if it would penetrate the paper.

All of her mother's love and hate for the man ended there.

Selena seemed to be able to feel the helplessness and struggle of her mother when she wrote this diary decades ago.

This was her only outlet.

Thus, she hid the diary under the bed. Even if the old man knew the truth, he would not let people look for his daughter- in-law's evidence of adultery.

Selena's tears fell, soaking the paper.

She could not express the sadness in her heart.

The last kindness her mother gave her was not killing her.

Before reading this diary, Selena felt it was unfair.

But after seeing this diary, she felt that her mother still loved her.

At that time, the devil's blood was also in Selena. Her mother must have been so disgusted and tangled.

Thus, her mother chose to end her own life.

It was no accident.

Selena's chest felt stuffy, and she trembled slightly.

Outside the door, some footsteps gradually approached.

A hand landed on Selena's shoulder with a familiar warmth, which made her feel relieved.

Eric came.

Selena turned her head, hugged him, and sobbed softly. To some extent, her arrival on this earth was indeed unwelcome.

She could not resent anyone. Even though she was innocent, compared to her biological mother, Selena did not know if she could live up to that word.

Selena also hated Joel Nelson for his incompetence. If Joel had not compromised, nothing would have happened.

Selena would be the apple of their eye and be as bright and flamboyant as Nicole.

Eric gently stroked Selena's hair.

After waiting for Selena to calm down, Eric gently tilted her head to wipe her tears.

His movements were incredibly gentle.

"I heard from that woman that Mrs. Nelson jumped from the window of this room."

Eric paused. His voice was low, and he looked at the only window in this princess-decorated room.

Selena looked over as well.

She could not imagine how determined and heartbroken her mother was at the time she jumped off from there.

For some people, being alive was a blessing.

But for her mother, life was suffering.

Selena took a deep breath as she held the diary in her hand.

Now, they were certain that "Mr. Stanton" was a member of the Stanton family.

At the time, only Stanton Corporation had such power to manipulate the police.

However, Selena's mother never wrote down Mr. Stanton’s full name. It was perhaps because she did not even want to mention it.

They got out of the villa.

Selena only took this diary with her.

Eric did not ask her what was written in this diary.

All he did was pay attention to her emotions.

Selena gradually regained her composure when she arrived at their villa.

She did not forget to tell Eric.

"Chance is coming back for dinner today, so you shouldn’t come back so late. Don't make him wait too long."

Eric looked at her deeply and nodded.

"I’ve already dismissed that woman from the Nelson family. If she comes to look for you again, you can ask her to come to me. You don't have to see whoever you don’t feel like seeing.”

Selena curled her lips into a smile.

"You still have work to do at the office. Go ahead!"

She heard his phone ring several times, but Eric ignored them.

Eric was still a little worried about her.

"Do you really not need me to stay with you?"

"No."

Selena smiled. Her eyes were a little red and swollen, but she could control her emotions well.

Eric got out of the car, hugged her, and then drove to the office.

Selena went upstairs, changed her clothes, and washed her face before she went out with a bag.

She called Nicole, but Nicole did not answer.

Selena called again. After several rings, Nicole finally picked up.

However, neither of them spoke first.

Selena sniffled and made her voice as relaxed as possible.

"Nicole, can I meet Chairman Stanton? I have something very important to ask him. I won’t barge in to meet him without permission, but there are some things I need to know the answer to."

Nicole was silent for a few seconds. "I can't make the decision for my father, so let me ask him."

"Okay. Please tell him that I have an old item from twenty years ago that I need his help to identify."

Selena hung up the phone and sat in the car to wait.

Nicole believed in her father, but Selena sounded very serious over the phone. She did not sound like she was lying.

Thus, Nicole went over and asked Floyd if he would like to see Selena.

Of course, Floyd did not want to. He only felt that he would get into more trouble.

Nicole paused. "Dad, I believe in your character, but Selena is not a bad person. She said that she only wants an answer. She has had a hard life, and this time, she was almost killed by her biological father. Dad, I want to help her if it's possible."

Floyd took a deep look at his daughter.

"You... Being so soft-hearted may not be a good thing. There are so many people with miserable backgrounds. Will you be able to help them all? They can't choose the life they are born into, but they can determine their future. She made the choice to be obsessed with her background. But we aren't the ones who owe her an explanation."

Nicole squatted down and looked up at Floyd.

"Dad, I'm just really happy that Selena is with Eric. During the time when Clayton disappeared, Eric helped me a lot when I needed it most. I really don’t want him to die alone. Now, he finally found his other half, who happens to be Selena, my friend. I can't just stand by and watch them suffer, right? Dad, I know that Eric offended you, and we can use our own way to get revenge on him. But don’t treat Selena as a punching bag, okay?"

It was rare for Nicole to plead so seriously.

Floyd looked at her with deep eyes. The expression on his face was a little complicated.

The Divorced Billionaire Heiress Chapter 2609 -Floyd was silent for a long time before he nodded and said," Okay, let her come in.’’

Nicole smiled, hugged Floyd, and acted like a baby.

'Thank you, Dad!"

"Alright, alright! Watch your belly!"

Floyd smiled helplessly.

Nicole stood up and went out to make a phone call. Floyd's smile faded, and he had a gloomy expression.

Selena came over half an hour later.

Her eyes were still bloodshot. When she saw Nicole, she smiled gratefully.

'Thank you."

Nicole shook her head. "You're welcome, Selena. This is your only chance."

Selena nodded, then walked in with the bag in her hand.

Floyd was in the upstairs study, looking at antiques with his reading glasses.

When he heard a knock on the door, he realized who it was and let her in.

After all, Nicole and Kai would not knock on the door.

Selena walked in.

Nicole stood at the door hesitantly.

Floyd waved his hand. "You don't have to be here. Didn't Clayton say that he's coming back for dinner? You should ask him what he wants to eat and get the kitchen to prepare it."

Nicole nodded and left.

Selena stood there and felt a little suffocated. There was more complexity in her eyes.

Floyd walked over, sat behind the table, and sighed.

"What do you want to show me? Girl, I told you that I'm not your biological father."

Selena took out the diary from her bag. Her wrists trembled a little as she put the book on the table.

"Please look at this first"

Floyd narrowed his eyes.

He put on his reading glasses again, picked up the diary, and looked at it.

It was fine at first, but slowly, his complexion gradually became glum.

In the end, Floyd's face was a little gray, shocked, and angry, but he was trying to control his expression.

Selena took a deep breath.

"I don't know which Stanton could have had such power in Atlanta twenty years ago. I really can't figure it out. If it's fake, what is my mother’s intention for fabricating this diary? If so, what is the meaning of my existence? Chairman Stanton, I don’t know if you are lying or trying to cover up something. I don't know if you are my biological father either. I didn't intend to look for my biological father in the first place because I have long since lost all hope for familial affection. But I just wanted to find him and ask him why he was so eager to kill me on my wedding day."

Her red eyes stared straight at Floyd.

Floyd was stunned for a moment. He then looked at her with deep and complicated eyes.

In his black eyes, there were flashes of guilt, embarrassment, forbearance, and struggle.

However, those emotions disappeared very quickly.

His lips trembled a little, and his expression was somewhat disheartened and pained.

That dead woman kept accusing "Mr. Stanton" in her diary.

Twenty years later, there was still no conclusion as to who it was.

"Chairman Stanton, I know that you have a happy family with a lot of children and grandchildren. If this scandal is exposed, you and your family will be impacted. But I just want to live my life peacefully. Everyone can live in peace. The Nelson family who raised me treated me as a tool to be sacrificed and married me off to a rich man who abused me. I managed to escape and thought I could start a new life, but I was kidnapped at my wedding. If it wasn't for Eric's timely rescue, I would’ve died there. I would have died on that small island. Chairman Stanton, Nicole has always been so proud of you, and I really want to believe what you're telling me. But now, I really don't know who I should settle the score with "

The "Mr. Stanton" in the diary was certainly related to Stanton Corporation.

At that time, the only "Mr. Stanton" that was noteworthy would be from Stanton Corporation.

Floyd was silent for a long time.

He lowered his eyes, and his face darkened.

The air in the study did not seem to be circulating.

The tension between them increased, and time seemed to have stopped.

Floyd closed the diary and raised his head.

"If I don't help you, what are you going to do, Ms. Nelson?"

Selena pursed her lips and responded without avoiding his gaze.

"I will expose this diary, and you won’t be able to suppress it. You know that Eric has the ability to do it. I will also use the pressure from the public to make you tell the truth. But if that happens, the price you'll have to pay will be much higher than telling me the truth now in this study."

"Eric won’t do it for Nicole's sake. He won’t disregard the Stanton family like that."

Floyd pondered and shook his head.

"Although he can go all out for you, he is still a man of sentiments. He won't disregard Nicole when it comes to that point."

Selena stood up abruptly and looked at him indifferently.

"He's not the only one who worries about Nicole. I'm also worried about her. She’s my friend, and I am the last person who wants to hurt her. I hope more than anyone that you're not involved in this, and the only reason is that you are Nicole's father. Eric really liked her back then, so he will care about the Stanton family. How could you use this matter to put him in such a difficult position between his wife and his ex-wife? If I wanted to do that, I wouldn't have come here to talk to you in private. Chairman Stanton, your reaction tells me that you're not completely ignorant of this matter."

Floyd raised his head slowly. His eyes were wise and deep, and his face was gray and glum with a bit of forbearance and restraint. He looked at Selena with a bit of distress in his eyes.

Floyd thought, 'He actually used his power to cover this up. I disdain such methods. But...'

He sighed slowly. "Ms. Nelson, I don't know anything. You don't need to ask me anymore."

Floyd cut off a strand of hair in front of Selena, put it in the diary, and handed it to Selena.

He looked calm and unwavering under Selena's widened eyes.

"This is what you’ve always wanted. If you test it now, it'll only prove my innocence. The reason why I'm cooperating now is not because I feel guilty about what happened to you, but because you said that you are my daughter's friend, and I don't want her to lose you as a friend."

Floyd sighed and stood up.

"Please leave."

Selena could hardly control the warm tears that were about to flow out of her eyes.

She got the thing she wanted the most, but she did not feel excited or nervous.

That was because she knew that the moment Floyd cooperated so calmly, it meant he was not her biological father.

There was no suspense at all.

Selena lost another lead.

So, who was the "Mr. Stanton" in the diary?

Selena took a deep breath, turned around, and left the study.

After getting what she wanted, she still planned to verify it even though she already knew the answer.

When she handed the DNA sample to Eric, Eric was a little surprised.

"You actually got it?"

Selena nodded. "Nicole helped me. She's really nice." Eric lowered his eyes slightly and nodded.

The Divorced Billionaire Heiress Chapter 2610 -Eric stretched out his hand to hold Selena's and squeezed it lightly.

"You're nice too, Selena. When this matter is resolved, shall we go on a vacation abroad?"

Selena leaned into his arms and smiled.

"Okay."

She also hoped that this matter would be resolved quickly.

Jennifer lied, and Eric did not intend to pin his hopes on her anymore.

There must be someone controlling Jennifer, so she refused to tell them the truth.

Selena and Eric had not been intimate since they were injured and had to recuperate.

However, as soon as their warm lips touched, the two of them could not control themselves.

They embraced each other, and the temperature of the room rose gradually.

The two of them ended their passion when they were both panting, and they could feel the distance between them closing.

It might be because they had gone through a life-and-death experience, so they realized each other's importance.

Love did not need to be proclaimed all the time. They could both feel it from each other.

Eric gave the sample to Mitchell.

The next day, Mitchell handed the result to Eric.

"It's not a parent-child relationship, Mr. Ferguson.’’

Eric’s eyes obviously relaxed, but soon, he fell into dead silence.

Fortunately, it was not Floyd. That way, Eric would not have to go against him.

But if it was not Floyd, who else would it be?

Back then, Floyd was considered to be an influential figure. Who else could it be besides Floyd?

In the afternoon, an uninvited guest came to Ferguson Corporation.

Mitchell stood there with a serious expression.

"It's Noah Stanton. He said that he wants to talk about the cooperation that he mentioned to you before."

Eric's expression turned cold. Then, he nodded.

"Let him in."

Noah Stanton was not one of their suspects, so Eric did not pay much attention to him.

The main reason was that Noah was like an invisible figure in Stanton Corporation.

If it were not for his relationship with Floyd, Noah would be worthless.

In the beginning, Noah's wife and stepdaughter's scandal upset Nicole, so Floyd took back most of Noah's power in a fit of rage.

If Noah was repentant, he should have driven his wife, Jade, away long ago.

However, a few days after he drove her away, he took her back.

Jade had been with him for a long time, and this woman was not easy to mess with.

If Noah was having an affair with another woman, how could Jade have remained indifferent?

Although the couple had no real power, they could still live comfortably with the dividends.

However, Jade was not easily satisfied and must be plotting something.

Eric did not hold much hope for their cooperation. He was more interested in the shares of Stanton Corporation.

Noah walked in, smiling a little too enthusiastically.

"Mr. Ferguson, what do you think about the cooperation I mentioned last time? I came here with full sincerity."

Eric paused. He lowered his eyes and looked at Noah with a bit of scrutiny.

"Mr. Stanton, do you really have the shares? If others find out about this matter, I don't think it will end well for me unless it's settled."

"Don't worry, Mr. Ferguson. I sincerely want to cooperate with you. Although Jericho City is only a subsidiary, I have put a lot of effort into it. Some time ago, the headquarters withdrew my rights and made all my efforts go to waste because of some family issue. They didn't consider the value I brought to the company or showed me any respect! Mr. Ferguson, I don’t want to hurt the rights and interests of Stanton Corporation, but I want to make a bet. I want to facilitate this cooperation so that Jericho City will bring in the biggest revenue to the company. This way, I can gradually take back my power."

Eric pondered with an indistinguishable expression.

"If you want to take back your power, I'm afraid just participating in this cooperation isn’t sufficient. You will have to replace Stanton Corporation's headquarters in the cooperation. But does Jericho City's subsidiary have such a strong capital to do so?"

Noah froze slightly and smiled.

"Of course, we don't. That project is highly anticipated, and it's no wonder that only Stanton Corporation and Ferguson Corporation will be able to take it on as partners. As long as it is a cooperation between our parties, there is no

difference whether it's headquarters or a subsidiary. If you designate wanting to cooperate with Stanton Corporation's Jericho City branch, the headquarters will definitely support me. Then, you won't have to watch this project slip away."

Noah’s intention was obvious. He wanted to secretly harm Stanton Corporation.

The key lay in Eric's hands.

If Eric could help Noah get that project, Stanton Corporation's capital would flow to Jericho City. Then, the tables would turn.

That way, Noah would have a bright future.

Eric smiled as he pondered the offer. He curled his lips slightly and had a somewhat understanding expression.

'That sounds great! Ferguson Corporation won't lose anything, and I'll even gain your shares."

"Yes, Mr. Ferguson. So, does that mean our cooperation will go smoothly?"

Noah's eyes shone brightly.

Eric nodded. "Okay. I'll get my legal team to draw up the contract for you to sign. Then I'll go through the procedures."

"Great, Mr. Ferguson! I believe this is a great start to our cooperation!"

The excitement on Noah's face was visible.

Eric lowered his eyes slightly and paused.

"But I want to ask, if Floyd gave you the shares, aren't you afraid that he'll find trouble with you when he finds out that you sold them so rashly?"

Noah froze slightly. His smile faded, and his eyes were somewhat complicated and annoyed.

"My brother is senile and confused. He gave all the power to his children and completely forgot that I accompanied him through the hardships. He gradually marginalized me in the company, so how can I stand for it? Besides, even if he finds out, so what? I deserve these shares, and I’m free to deal with them as I please. You don’t have to worry, Mr. Ferguson."

Eric nodded thoughtfully.

Since Noah said so, Eric did not have to think much about it.

Noah's contract was finalized three days later.

Noah was eager to use this cooperation to prove his ability and gain a chance for himself.

That was why Noah agreed to all the demands that Eric made without hesitation.

Originally, it was agreed with Stanton Corporation's headquarters that the two parties would assist each other and cooperate in the project. However, in the contract Noah signed, Ferguson Corporation had more say in leading the project, and Stanton Corporation would assist. This kind of inversion meant that Stanton Corporation would suffer big losses.

However, Noah did not care about this at all.

Looking at the contract on the table, Eric fell into deep thought. He had a solemn and indifferent expression.

His black eyes were fixed on the document for a long time.

Mitchell knocked on the door and came in.

"Mr. Ferguson, Noah has already signed the contract. Our legal department will hand it over to the project team to start the process. Do we really want to give up the cooperation with Stanton Corporation's headquarters? Although Stanton Corporation may tend to allocate resources to Jericho City for the sake of this cooperation, compared with directly dealing with their headquarters, Jericho City won't be able to match us in all aspects."