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Xander's filming crew was in a rather tough environment.
It was a small production, so the budget was not that high. All the conditions were relatively rudimentary.
Nicole got out of the van. There were people scattered around, hard at work. The lights were bright and dazzling, but it was impossible to see anyone clearly. The surrounding was filled with whispers and low-pitched complaints.
“Ms. Stanton, watch your step...”
Xander went over to help her. Nicole smiled but casually brushed his arm away and walked forward.
She glanced around the venue. No one recognized her since they were busy with their own business. No one cared about who just arrived.
This made Xander very dissatisfied. He cleared his throat twice to attract attention, and Nicole glared a t him before putting on a 'gentle' smile.
“Keep a low profile in case we're being filmed.” Xander froze and immediately realized the seriousness of the matter.
Nicole looked left and right, then went up to the director.
The director was sitting beside a few machines on standby with an unpleasant look on his face.
“Hey, who are you...”
A person on the side reminded him, and the director raised his head. He froze when he saw Nicole and snapped back to his senses the next second.
How would people who often mixed in the entertainment circle not know who Nicole Stanton was?
She was much more popular than female celebrities, and her status was even more extraordinary.
However, she did not give others the opportunity to pick her. She was the one who stood high above and picked the people she wanted.
The director immediately stood up. “Ms. Stanton!”
This was like encountering a goose that laid golden eggs!
Falcon Entertainment invested in this film, so he could not refuse anyone they forced towards him.
Although the person had no acting skills and was not up to standard, he could only grin and agree.
Nicole smiled and walked over. “I'm sorry for interrupting...”
The director's face changed slightly when he saw Xander at the back.
“Xander, where did you go? Don't you know that you're filming tonight? Do you know that hundreds of people are waiting on you alone?”
Xander looked at Nicole with a somewhat arrogant excitement.
“I'm sorry about tonight. I had some important things going on...”
The director was immediately furious. Xander was not even an A-list actor, yet he was already putting on airs!
Before he could scold Xander, Nicole said with a clear voice, “Director, Xander said that he's willing to make up for the scenes being filmed tonight. He'll be fine no matter how long it takes...”
Everyone was stunned.
When did Xander become so diligent?
The director's ire dissipated. “Then let's get started.”
Xander looked at Nicole and the director in confusion. Nicole smiled at him. “This is an opportunity for me to watch you shoot. You won't refuse, right?”
Of course not!
Xander happily went to put on makeup and get changed. Since the rich woman wanted to see him filming, he could only use his perfect appearance and superb acting skills to win her heart!
Nicole sat next to the director, who felt a burst of fear.
He suddenly remembered who Xander looked like. Since he appeared with Nicole, did it mean...
Xander moved very quickly. In front of the camera, he played the advantages of his face to the fullest.
He was playing the role of a domineering president, the supporting male lead who was unattainable even after being hurt by the female lead.
Nicole felt quite complicated as she listened to the director talking to them about the scene. She felt that it was a little similar to Eric...
In this scene, Xander went to the female lead and begged to reconcile, but the woman was unwilling. Then, in his derangement, he tried to jump into the sea so that the woman would feel heartbroken for him.
Xander stiffly recited his lines and jumped into the water without further ado.
The director cursed under his breath. “Pretty good. Let's do it again!”
It was cold, the water was icy, and it was very late!
Xander was clearly getting somewhat impatient. He was not a professional, so he was not that dedicated to acting.
The director could see this too. However, with Nicole around, he could not keep continuing to make demands.
He decided to make do with it and was just about to take back what he said... Nicole was silent for a long time before speaking up at the right time. “He's not in a good state. Let him jump a few more times until he finds the right state.
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The director and the crew were baffled.
The relationship between Nicole and Xander that they misunderstood was dispelled with Nicole's words.
The director got excited and immediately shouted,“ Cut the crap and start over!”
Xander looked at Nicole for help, but she sat next to the director and watched the show indifferently.
She studied the machine in front of her intently...
Two times.
Three times.
Xander's diving scene took eleven takes before passing. He almost went crazy from the cold before the director was satisfied enough to let him go back to rest.
He even forgot about Nicole and left, shivering from the cold.
Xander was so tired that he could not keep his eyes open anymore.
The director satisfactorily called it a day and looked at Nicole. “Ms. Stanton, thank you...”
Nicole smiled. “Director, Xander still needs training. In the future, let him shoot whatever he needs to since you can cut the footage later anyway. Newcomers should train more and endure hardships, right?”
This sentence did not seem like she was trying to win any benefits for Xander.
The director was smart and instantly understood what Nicole meant.
Did President Nicole wait here for so long just to say this?
Her relationship with Xander was clearly defined.
Xander' s assistant came over from the side. “Ms. Stanton, I'll ask the driver to send you back.”
Nicole nodded. “Don't forget to wake Xander up in three hours. He still has a commercial to shoot... ”
He treated her as a wealthy woman. She treated him as a money tree.
They both got what they wanted!
Xander's assistant nodded. Although he was assigned to Xander as his assistant, he worked for Falcon Entertainment, so he naturally knew who his real boss was.
Nicole was exhausted by the time she returned to Stanton Mansion. Kai was still playing games in the living room and looked at her strangely for some reason. He wanted to say something but felt like there was no need to say it.
She was not in the mood to speculate on Kai's thoughts. She picked up Tigger, who was hopping around her legs, and went upstairs to sleep.
The next morning.
She slept in on a rare occasion and saw Floyd, Grant, and Kai sitting in the dining room, waiting for her when she came downstairs.
Nicole was startled.
Kai raised his brows. “Lil N, are you hiding something from us?”
Was this an interrogation?
Nicole rolled her eyes at him and sat down in the empty seat beside Floyd.
“ I'm hiding lots of stuff from you. Which one do you want to know about?”
Floyd cleared his throat, took out an iPad, and clicked on a video.
A familiar voice sounded.
A female student asked, “Then may I ask, what made you decide to give up your previous relationship?”
“I'm so rich, so why should I stay with a scumbag?” It was Nicole's voice.
Her hand that was reaching for the cup paused slightly.
She glanced over.
A familiar picture and a familiar voice.
Kai said lazily,“ It has already hit tens of thousands of views. If it weren't for the media platforms' timely discovery, quickly limiting the traffic, and deleting the video in time, it would've gone viral by now!”
Nicole nodded. “It's just a sentence. What about it?”
“ It'd be fine if it was just you, but you're standing next to Clayton Sloan and talking about your ex.
Wouldn't that make people speculate about your relationship?”
Floyd glanced at his daughter helplessly. She was indeed smart, but she lacked the brains when it came to emotional matters.
In the video, Clayton stood with Nicole looking so handsome. They looked like a natural pair.
When she answered the question, he stood aside and looked at her with a smile filled with tenderness and affection.
It was hard for people not to speculate about their relationship.
Nicole picked up her bowl and took a sip of soup. “Just delete it so it doesn't cause more trouble.”
Grant could not help but ask, “Are you and Clayton serious about each other?”
What they were concerned about was not the video, but Clayton Sloan!
“What if we are?”
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Everyone instantly froze after Nicole spoke.
The expressions on their faces almost crumbled. They were not happy at all!
Looking at their shocked faces, Nicole could not help but smile as she added, “What if we're not?”
Kai's expression changed a few times. “You... Don't scare me like that!”
Nicole laughed. “Of course it's impossible. It was just a chance encounter.”
They all unanimously sighed with relief.
Floyd's emotions were complicated as he gave Nicole a complex look.
“I know that Clayton is cooperating with us, but it's better if you don't get involved with him outside of business. He looks like a good person, but how kind can he really be if he can get to his current standing?”
This was the first time Floyd evaluated someone so bluntly.
Nicole smiled silently.
It was a perfunctory expression of acknowledgment.
Grant said, “Why don't you go work on another project and leave the project with Clayton to someone else?”
Nicole put down the bowl. “There's no need. I know what I'm doing.”
Kai clicked his tongue. “Don't be fooled. Clayton has a kid, and his conditions aren't as good as Eric's. If I had to pick, Xander isn't bad. He's obedient, sensible, and does as he's told. Most importantly, you can just send him away with money if you're tired of him!”
Nicole 's mood grew complicated as she listened. Why did she feel like they wanted her to be a scumbag?
Was this the kind of person her family wanted her to be?
She had some doubts about her life. Floyd asked, “Who's Xander?”
Nicole hurriedly stopped them and changed the subject.
“By the way, what's the company doing for this year's team-building event?”
Grant looked up at her. “The ordinary staff will make arrangements for themselves, and the top brass will go to the countryside for a picnic. Do you want to go?”
Nicole nodded. “Sure. We can invite the executives of other companies to join us. That'll also ease the competitive atmosphere.”
Ferguson Corporation.
Mitchell watched as Eric sat behind his desk with his iPad, watching that video. He replayed it over and over dozens of times without the slightest intention to stop.
Every time he watched it, his expression grew a little darker.
Nicole's words repeatedly echoed in the large office. “I'm so rich, so why should I stay with a scumbag?” To Nicole, he was just a scumbag.
He, Eric Ferguson, was merely a scumbag from the past!
Eric's expression was sullen and ugly, and his mood was very complicated. He did not know whether to be sad or angry.
He suddenly felt that the only reason she could casually mention the past was that she did not care anymore.
He had truly lost her.
The heartbreak felt like countless fine needles piercing his chest with no focus, agitating his heart and bleeding him dry.
Time passed by the minute.
The temperature in the office was extremely cold.
Mitchell secretly raised his head to look. Eric' s face was cold and solemn. The corners of his eyes were tinged red, and those beautiful and soul- stirring eyes were slightly moist.
'Is he crying?! ' Mitchell's heart trembled with fear as his legs began to grow numb. 'Why am I still standing here? Will he try to silence me for seeing this...?'
Just as he was feeling torn inside, Eric suddenly broke the silence.
“That fool Toto! He took my money but didn't do any work. All he does is walk Keith's dog every day. Go ask him if he wants to get lost!”
Eric was infuriated. 'It was all that stupid Toto's fault. He never had any good ideas!'
Mitchell's heart jumped. He immediately said carefully, “A few hours ago, Madam Ferguson went to Imperial Gardens and met Toto. When she saw that he was cleaning Ms. Stanton ' s room, she said she would fire him...”
Before he could finish speaking, Eric raised his eyes which flashed with icy hostility. His voice was deep.
It sounded like he was gnashing his teeth. “He's good at walking dogs. Keep him.”
No matter how stupid Toto was, it was better than Quinn randomly stuffing people in!
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Mitchell froze before answering and took the opportunity to leave the office.
He breathed a long sigh of relief as if he had just come back to life.
Eric thought about it and called Toto.
He could not sit back and admit defeat, and he especially could not let that bastard Clayton Sloan take advantage of the situation!
“Mr. Ferguson, I - I'm already packing my stuff...” Toto spoke with trepidation.
Quinn suddenly visited and bossed him around with a flurry of curses, almost driving Toto mad.
She wanted to throw away all the things that Nicole did not take with her, but Toto did not dare to let her throw them, lest Eric really went crazy.
He stopped Quinn, who told him to pack his stuff and get out.
Toto knew that he failed to help Eric get Nicole back and felt guilty about it. Eric would definitely not let him stay.
Thus, he answered the call with trepidation. It would be good if he got out of this alive!
Eric's cold voice was slightly hoarse. “Nicole likes that dessert you made, so send it over later... Forget it, I'll send it to her myself.”
Toto was stunned for a moment before immediately reacting.
“Yes, sir!”
With one phone call, he got two messages. First, he could stay! Second, Eric was trying to take the initiative!
Four hours later.
Eric just finished his meeting and took the dessert that Toto prepared to Stanton Corporation.
The receptionist did not dare to stop a person of his status and immediately informed Logan about his arrival. Logan was the one who personally received him.
In the meeting room for the executives.
Logan respectfully called for someone to serve him coffee and said, “President Nicole is still in a meeting. I can ask President Grant to meet you if you're here for something important.”
Eric waved his hand and sat there casually. “No need. I'll wait.”
His cold and noble aura seemed to carry a hint of warning.
Who would dare to make him wait? Logan immediately told Nicole about it.
Nicole cursed in her heart. Eric was like a ghost determined to haunt her. His skin was really getting thicker by the day.
When it was almost time to get off work, Nicole did not want her colleagues to see him and went over.
“Mr. Ferguson, what important matters are you here for?”
She deliberately emphasized the words “important matters”.
Eric suppressed the emotions in his heart and maintained his composure.
“Toto asked me to send you some dessert he made.” “He asked you to?”
Nicole did not believe him at all. How would Toto dare to tell Eric what to do?
No one would believe that kind of nonsense!
Eric's calm appearance did not look like he was lying.
Nicole smiled coldly. “If you don't want to tell me, then I'll see you off.”
What a waste of time!
Eric pursed his lips. “I saw that interview. I'm a scumbag?”
“Aren't you?”
Her eyes were cold as she raised her eyebrows.
Eric was silent for three seconds before saying in a low voice,“ I'm not anymore. If there's a chance, I'll prove it to you.”
“No need. Even if some wounds heal, the scars are still there. I don't want to pick at them.”
Nicole was annoyed. 'He must be daydreaming!' Eric took a deep breath.
“But uncovering the scars might reveal smooth and tender skin underneath...”
Nicole was speechless.
Eric continued, “How would you know how sincere I am if you don't try? You keep rejecting me because you're afraid to face the past. Why don' t you have the courage to move forward at all?”
His cold and austere tone sounded like an earnest encouragement, yet it still carried his sharpness and nobility.
Nicole looked at him speechlessly, exasperated and angry.
His aura was calm and cool with an innate nobility. His handsome features seemed like they were delicately carved, giving him the appearance of someone unattainable.
It was completely different from Xander, who tried to imitate him.
Xander only made a fool of himself when he tried.
However, Nicole still felt that Xander was much better than Eric.
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Eric saw Nicole fall silent and thought that his reasoning had convinced her.
He could not help but sigh in relief.
At first, he just thought about giving it a try. Their relationship could not get any worse anyway.
Nicole was unmoved no matter how humble and careful he was. She even went further away from him, so he should just be straightforward.
It turned out that being reasonable was such a wonderful thing.
The corners of his mouth gently curved into a small arc.
It looked a little smug.
Nicole laughed in anger the next second.
She looked up at him and said coldly, “Even if I want to move forward, it'll depend on the person. If it's you, then I won't be able to stand it.”
Eric gnashed his teeth and endured it. How infuriating!
However, he still had to bear it.
He lost this time again!
Eric was so angry that he could not speak. Nicole snorted coldly before storming out the door.
The colleagues not far from the door gathered and eavesdropped on the quarrel inside.
They immediately dispersed once the door was opened.
Only Logan stayed at the door with a calm face. “President Nicole, the car is ready.”
Nicole turned back to look at Eric. “Aren't you leaving, Mr. Ferguson? I'm busy, so I need to leave now. I promised Xander that I'll visit him on set today...”
Eric ground his teeth as his eyes darkened. He had long been displeased by that sissy man who looked like him.
Now, Nicole's words were rubbing salt into his wounds.
“Just in time. I'll go visit the set as well.” Eric's tone was heavy.
He could also go and see that fool.
Nicole shot him a sidelong glance. Eric added without a change of expression, “ It's that movie, isn't it? Ferguson Corporation is the producer.”
Nicole thought to herself, 'Hah, what a sh*tty film!'
On the set.
It was probably Xander's millionth take.
Even the actors on set could not help but complain about Xander's professionalism. He came out half- baked and could not act at all, and he walked like he was on a fashion runway. He was a domineering president on his way to save the heroine, but he acted coquettishly and shot sparks at the camera...
The director was furious and told him to practice his positioning and camera sense in front of everyone again and again.
Xander suffered but could not voice it. He wanted to complain, but his agent told him to bear with it.
If only Nicole was here. She said that she would take care of him.
However, when he picked up his phone, he suddenly realized that he did not even have Nicole's contact information. Damn it, what a blunder!
As soon as Nicole got out of the car, she regretted coming here.
Many fans and paparazzi who came because of Xander's face surrounded the place.
Nicole could only show up here openly because she did not want to be secretly photographed. Thus, she ended up getting swarmed by the reporters.
She put on a professional smile and waved gently, whispering to Logan, “Get Xander to come out.”
He was her money tree!
No one noticed Logan leaving quietly.
“Ms. Stanton, are you here to visit Xander?” Nicole smiled but did not answer.
The reporters knew that she was not part of the entertainment circle and did not dare to be too blatantly inquisitive and dig into her privacy.
Although they were curious, they were even more fearful.
After all, Nicole had Stanton Corporation behind her. With just a wave of her hand, she could make them lose their jobs.
Being able to catch just a touch of her popularity would already be the peak of their career.
Eric's appearance made the scene even more out of hand. He was different from the cold and aloof image he had on TV and in magazines. His shirt collar was undone, and his suit jacket was draped over his arm, making him look slightly more casual and bewitching.
As soon as he appeared, the reporters consciously made way for him.
Eric stood next to Nicole and gave her a gentle look. His smile was warm and extremely doting.
The reporters caught this scene.
“Mr. Ferguson, are you also here to visit Xander?” Everyone knew what Xander relied on to stand out.
To put it bluntly, everyone thought that Nicole treated Xander as Eric's stand-in.
The thought of the real deal and the substitute appearing in the same frame was very exciting!
“Yes...”
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Eric actually came to visit Xander personally?
Together with Nicole?
The noise instantly went silent. No one knew how to react!
The next second, they saw Xander coming over with high spirits.
He was so tired from repeating the same takes over and over again that he almost cried with joy when h e heard that Nicole had come to visit him!
The director did not give him a hard time and let him leave with a wave of his hand.
Look! With a rich woman as a backer, the treatment he got was different!
Xander just came over when he saw a group of reporters surrounding Nicole.
He was very excited that he could appear in public together with Nicole. This opportunity was simply beyond his wildest dreams.
“Xander is here...”
Someone in the crowd said this.
Everyone also consciously made way for him.
Xander suppressed the excitement on his face and revealed a pleasing and humble smile. Just as he walked over, he saw Eric Ferguson beside Nicole!
His feet froze and his smile stiffened on his face. There was only one thought in his heart. 'Oh, sh*t!'
The reporter's cameras naturally would not let go o f the only person who was part of the entertainment circle.
The cameras and microphones were pushed to his face, but he did not dare to show a hint of dissatisfaction. He could only maintain a stiff smile and walk to Nicole and Eric with feeble steps.
Nicole politely moved to the side and opened up a position in the middle for him.
The center spot!
A center spot between Nicole and Eric. Xander swore in his heart. This was not the center position he wanted!
Xander did not dare to look at Eric' s face because Eric's body exuded a cold and indifferent aura which was horrible and frightening.
He did not dare to look at Nicole's face either, because he was afraid that Eric would kill him with his gaze.
It was torture.
“Xander, what do you think of President Nicole and President Ferguson coming to visit you together?”
The reporter asked eagerly.
Xander's smile stiffened. 'Oh, what do I think? I don't dare to think about anything! '
Nicole paused from the side and smiled at Xander.“ Don't be nervous. Relax.”
Everyone's cameras instantly focused on the two of them.
One was a wealthy female president, and the other one was a young actor who just debuted. There was a really attractive contrast in the way she comforted Xander.
Eric bit his tongue and glanced over with sharp and dangerous eyes. What an eye-sore!
Xander did not dare to move an inch. He only grinned with a stiff body, not relaxing at all.
“I'm really excited that President Nicole and President Ferguson came to visit me...”
He gulped and continued, “Of course, I'm also very touched...”
Everyone was slightly surprised at his somewhat incoherent language and nervous attitude.
Looking at Xander's face that looked like Eric's, they suddenly felt like he was not similar to Eric at all.
Eric stood there, unsmiling, and just a side glance from him was enough to let the people know the difference between him and others.
No matter how Xander tried to imitate him, he did not have the same aura that Eric had. Xander was timid and cowering, and his eyes were full of tension and greed.
Nicole pursed her lips speechlessly. Xander was such a disgrace. He really could not awe others!
Xander said a few more useless words before Nicole interrupted him.
“Everyone, please pay attention to his works...”
If he continued speaking, his popularity and fans would be ruined by him.
“What other works will Xander be in next?” Nicole paused and looked at the reporter.
Even Xander could not help but feel nervous when he looked at Nicole. Nicole smiled. “As far as I know, within the next week, Xander will star in three movies, have a guest appearance in four TV series, shoot six commercials and attend a dozen events. You can look forward to i t...”
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Everyone was secretly shocked.
Xander was just a newcomer, but he got so many resources at once. His limelight was really overwhelming!
He was excited at first, but his back stiffened near the end of Nicole' s words. He suddenly felt a little unhappy.
Xander was exhausted these days. He only slept three to four hours per day but still had to maintain a high state of wakefulness.
He was excited about the resources Nicole mentioned, but he also felt very heavy...
Would he die of exhaustion?
Nicole looked down at her watch. Logan stepped forward at the right time and whispered in a voice that everyone could hear, “President Nicole, it's about time for your appointment with the director
Everyone was struck by a realization. Oh, so she was not here to visit Xander.
Nicole nodded and walked away, not bothering to stay any longer.
Her attitude was very obvious.
She did not care what the reporters wrote. They could not be posted online anyway.
Eric also followed her with no extra words. Xander turned sideways to let them pass.
He bowed his head slightly, and the reporters
present could clearly see the respect in his demeanor.
The difference between the real deal and the substitute was too big!
Eric tried to suppress the sneer in his heart. This substitute was completely inferior. There was no way that Nicole would take a fancy to someone like Xander!
He caught up to her with a few steps and raised his brows.
“Are you done visiting him so soon?”
Nicole said, “Maybe another day. There are too many third wheels disturbing us.”
Eric narrowed his eyes as his chest tightened, instantly feeling suffocated and dull.
Nicole returned to Stanton Mansion.
Floyd was drinking tea and watching a movie leisurely in the drawing-room while Tigger snoozed drowsily on the side.
Floyd sharpened to attention when Nicole came in.
“I heard that Eric went to the office to find you today?”
It was a large commotion, so even Grant knew about it.
Nicole responded and did not hide it.
Floyd pursed his lips. “Recently, there are rumors that there's an engagement arranged between the Ferguson and Harrison families. Did you know about this?”
Nicole did not know about it, but she was not interested either.
However, Floyd was saying this to remind her that the movements of the Ferguson family affected the trend of interests in the business world.
It was a reminder as well as a warning. “It has nothing to do with me.”
The simple sentence made her stance clear.
Floyd nodded. “No matter how good Eric is, the Ferguson family is too focused on immediate benefits. They're not good people either.”
Except for Eric, the rest of the Ferguson family had very limited eyesight. Even Old Master Ferguson only paid attention to immediate gains and losses, which was quite disappointing.
Nicole knew that the Ferguson family would not wait for her attitude forever.
She did not want to have anything more to do with the Fergusons.
“I understand. I'll maintain a good boundary.”
That was what Floyd meant. He was afraid that she would grow soft-hearted and get hurt again.
He cared deeply about his daughter. Early in the morning.
The weather turned cold.
It was drizzling outside, and rain dripped from the eaves, the sound hypnotic and moving.
Nicole tossed and turned the whole night but did not sleep well. She felt restless for no reason.
She slowly washed up and went downstairs, but she
did not want to drive. She just so happened to see Kai drinking a glass of milk and watching entertainment news.
Nicole threw her car key at him and muttered,“ Take me to the office.”
Kai coughed and looked at her with reluctance.“ Can't you get up earlier and go with Grant? You're both President Stanton, but Grant is clearly more diligent than you!”
Nicole raised her brows and just so happened to see Floyd return from outside with his fishing gear.
“Dad! Kai looked down on me for getting up late and didn't want to send me to work!"
Floyd raised his brows and glared at Kai warningly. "Do you want a beating?”
Kai stomped his feet. Floyd was so biased. Too biased! 'Do I not deserve fatherly love too?'
Nicole raised her chin smugly. After so many years, her third brother still did not understand his status i n the family!
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Lobby of Stanton Tower.
As soon as Nicole got out of the car, Kai floored the accelerator and left in a huff.
He was throwing a tantrum.
Hehe...
“Ms. Stanton...”
A familiar voice called out. Nicole turned around and saw Toto running over while panting. He held a blue rectangular custom-made box in his hands.
Nicole's eyes sank, slightly speechless.
Eric kept pestering her. He was becoming more and more shameless.
Toto handed the blue box over. “Good morning, Ms. Stanton. Mr. Ferguson carefully selected these for you. It was just Cown in from New Zealand. He hopes you'll like it.”
He opened it directly without waiting for Nicole to speak.
Inside was a bouquet of delicate red roses, bright and fragrant. There was dew on the petals and the leaves were gorgeous, making them look warmer and redder than ordinary roses.
Many people were coming and going at the entrance of Stanton Corporation.
It was clear that Eric wanted to attract everyone's attention and declare his sovereignty.
Nicole naturally saw through his nasty thoughts. She did not answer and looked at Toto indifferently. “I don't need it. Take it back.”
Toto rubbed his hands and narrowed his eyes in a smile, saying unhurriedly, “Ms. Stanton, although you moved out of Imperial Gardens, some parcels are still being delivered there. I put them aside for you...”
Nicole froze. She almost forgot that she bought quite a lot of things when she was at Imperial Gardens previously.
“Thank you, Toto.”
Her voice softened, not as cold as before.
Toto waved his hand. “Don't be so polite. Such noble flowers can only match a noble person like you. The flowers were picked for you, so if you don't accept them, their beauty would go to waste. ”
Nicole could not help but smile as she took the box.
“ I' ll only accept them this time. It won't happen again.”
She accepted them only because it was Toto. “Sure thing!”
Toto grinned and sighed in relief when he saw Nicole walk inside. Then, he returned to a low- profile but expensive Range Rover not far away.
Eric saw the change in her attitude and felt slightly confused.
“She accepted them?”
He clearly saw how cold her attitude was in the beginning, but she became gentle and meek the next second. That change was too sudden, right?
“Yes, Ms. Stanton was overjoyed when she heard that the flowers are from you! I told you, you need t o send more gifts when wooing a girl. The more the better... ”
Eric showed a smile of relief.
His self-confidence that was beaten down to the ground yesterday suddenly began to surge again.
“I'll send them personally tomorrow! ”
Toto's face stiffened. “But... You're really busy!”
Eric's eyes moved as he calmly said,“ I can make time for this.”
Toto did not dare to say anything. He was afraid that Eric would suffer from a shock.
The car had not started when the driver spoke up. “Oh, another person came to send flowers.”
The words attracted everyone's attention.
For some reason, Nicole got a second bouquet of flowers today before she even entered the office.
It was a bouquet of soft and gentle white roses, steeped with freshness and purity. They had a different kind of beauty.
Lil Michael happily held the flowers in front of Nicole.
“Pretty Lady, these are from me...And Daddy... We wish you good fortune!”
Nicole paused and could not help but laugh. “That's a very sincere blessing...”
She liked it!
The bouquet of white roses was elegant and refined. She knew at a glance that Clayton selected it. It was in line with his modest and gentle temperament.
“Pretty Lady, can I stay with you today? I won't disturb your work. I'm very obedient!”
He held his little face with both hands, looking cute as he could be.
Nicole could not help but tousle his curly hair. “Of course you can!”
She took Michael' s little hand and walked in. She casually handed the red roses to the security guard and took the white roses upstairs.
In the car, Eric had a full view of this scene.
There was a hint of gloom on the handsome man's face that was filled with anger.
'Clayton's son is just as annoying as him!' Eric thought.
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Nicole handed Lil Michael to Logan and went straight to the conference room for a meeting.
When she came out again, Lil Michael was obediently waiting in her office doing a puzzle.
Nicole read documents for a while until her phone rang.
She picked it up and saw that it was from Clayton. She answered it. “Mr. Sloan?”
“Ms. Stanton, is Michael behaving?”
Clayton's voice was gentle and calm with a seductive tenderness that could hook one's soul.
Nicole paused for a moment before snapping back to her senses.
“He's very well-behaved. He's doing a puzzle now.”
Clayton let out a low chuckle. “He colluded with the nanny and bodyguard to skip class and run away from home. I knew that he'd be with you.”
Lil Michael seemed to realize who Nicole was on the phone with and ran over with wide eyes.
“Pretty Lady, is that Daddy?”
Nicole handed him the phone. “Yup. Do you want to talk to him?”
"NO!"
Lil Michael decisively hung up the phone!
He put in a lot of effort to run out so that he could b e alone with the Pretty Lady. He would not let anyone disturb them!
Nicole looked at the disconnected call and smiled before sending a message to Clayton. [I'll send him back when he's done playing.]
Clayton replied. f I'll pick him up.]
A few seconds later, another message came in. [I'll b e able to see you too.]
Nicole was stunned for a moment. She did not know how to reply, so she simply did not.
Lil Michael pulled her arm and pouted. “Pretty Lady, don't let Daddy take me away...”
Nicole pinched him and smiled. “Okay!" Nearly noon.
Logan knocked on the door and came in. “Mr. Sloan is here.”
“Invite him in.”
Clayton 's warm and slender posture appeared in the doorway. He said with a gentle smile, “Am I disturbing you?”
Nicole said, “Of course not.”
Clayton glanced at Lil Michael, who was playing with a ten-foot-long puzzle in an open space in the office. He looked like he was having fun.
Clayton smiled naturally and turned to Nicole.“ Would you like to have a meal together?”
Nicole paused and subconsciously refused. “No, I have an appointment later.”
Clayton' s smile deepened and he looked at Michael.
“Michael, will you invite the Pretty Lady to a meal o n behalf of Daddy?”
Lil Michael finally raised his head. “Okay...”
As long as he could be with the Pretty Lady, he could endure it even if his Daddy tagged along.
Michael said, “Pretty Lady, will you go out on a date with me?”
Clayton's expression darkened.
'A date?! This boy needed a spanking!'
“If the Pretty Lady doesn't want to eat, then I won't eat either, and Daddy won't eat too. Let Daddy starve to death!”
Clayton was speechless. ' If everyone isn't eating, why am I the only one who will starve to death?'
Nicole hesitated for a few seconds but really could not resist Michael's adorable face as well as Clayton's burning gaze on her.
She forced a smile. “Alright, I'll postpone my appointment.”
Nicole already had plans, but they were not important, so she simply told Logan to postpone them.
There was a nice restaurant nearby.
They did not go to a private room and sat near the window which had a small swing instead.
Clayton obviously came prepared. A small bouquet o f Baby's Breath suddenly appeared, and he handed the radiant and beautiful flowers over.
“There was an old lady selling flowers at the door, s o I just thought I'd support her business.”
Since he said that, Nicole could not refuse it. However, Lil Michael took the bouquet for her in a huff.
He was vigilant and wary.
“Daddy, there's noold lady selling flowers at the door. Adults shouldn't lie...”
Clayton 's deep gaze at Lil Michael was extremely exasperated. 'How can I raise such a son?!'
Lil Michael was now very suspicious that his daddy did not have good intentions towards the Pretty Lady either.
Daddy was not really helping him chase her. Daddy wanted to chase her for himself!
The father and son stared at each other with wide eyes. Their looks were very playful, so the atmosphere was relaxed and pleasant.
Nicole focused on peeling shrimp and looked up to see Quinn and Ivy.
“You... You even have a child?!”
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Quinn's shocked reaction was slightly out-of- place, and her voice was shrill, so she drew the attention of many people.
Ivy Harrison stood meekly beside Quinn Ferguson, quiet and docile like she was pretending to be an ostrich.
The moment she saw Nicole, a vague hint of excitement and resentment flashed in her eyes.
Nicole did not look at Ivy. She only gently raised her eyes and glanced at Quinn.
She did not explain herself because she could not be bothered with Quinn.
Quinn realized that she had lost her composure and hurriedly snapped back to her senses.
The man sitting across Nicole wore expensive clothes, had an outstanding temperament, and his movements were regal.
The child was raised well and had good manners. Even the way he acted petulantly was not overbearing.
With Nicole's current identity, the people she came into contact with were definitely not ordinary. However, Quinn still could not help but sneer.
“ I was mistaken. Nicole, is this your... Boyfriend?” She looked at Clayton as if she was an elder.
According to etiquette, Clayton should stand up and greet her.
However, he already investigated the people around Nicole, so he knew that this woman before him was no one to Nicole.
Nicole took her time and peeled the shrimp with elegant movements before putting it on Lil Michael's plate.
She turned to Quinn.
Her voice was cold.
“Do we know each other well? Do I need to introduce you?”
Quinn's expression turned ugly. 'Nicole is really loathsome no matter the time!'
Ivy carefully tugged on Quinn's clothes. “Aunty, let's not interrupt Ms. Stanton 's date. Let's go over there, shall we?”
Quinn glanced at Ivy and was increasingly satisfied with her.
Her daughter-in-law could have a mediocre family background, but she had to have a good temper.
She patted Ivy' s hand and looked at Nicole with a sneer.
“Nicole, if you already have a boyfriend, then hurry up and move your belongings away from Imperial Gardens. Don't try to have a foot in both camps.
Otherwise, you'll end up with nothing.”
Nicole' s gaze darkened, and the smile on her lips was frigid.
Before she could speak, Clayton let out a cold laugh across the table.
His voice was calm and cold, and his eyes that had been warm carried a trace of icy chill.
“Ms. Stanton has always been particular with her tastes and won't put her foot in just any camp, especially lousy ones. They're unworthy of her noble feet.”
The atmosphere froze in an instant.
Quinn was agitated and furious. “You have no right t o speak up!”
Nicole said, “You have no right to speak up either...”
She slowly and methodically took the wet wipes and carefully wiped her slender fingers.
“Hmph! Forget it! Nicole, you heard about the engagement for Eric, didn't you? There are no good endings for women who act too tough. You're even reduced to finding a man with a child... In any case, you should cherish it...”
Quinn glanced at the small child, who stared at her with big round eyes and pouted in anger.
Nicole's gaze was deep. “Mrs. Ferguson, you should cherish your life instead.”
Although Lil Michael did not quite understand what they meant, he could see that his father was angry, which meant that this old lady was a bad person.
Lil Michael could not help but grunt coldly.
“Pretty Lady is a princess. Bad old lady, you're not allowed to bully my princess!”
Quinn sneered. “She'll become your wicked stepmother in the future!”
In an instant, both Nicole and Clayton's expressions subconsciously darkened.
The atmosphere was stagnant and cold.
Ivy did not dare to say anything from the side, but she also realized that the situation was awry. The next second, Nicole pulled out her phone. She found a number and dialed it.
The call was picked up in less than one ring.
“Nicole?”
Eric could not hide the shock and happiness in his tone.
Nicole put the call on speakerphone.
Quinn inexplicably felt a flash of panic when she heard her son's voice.
Nicole said, “Mr. Ferguson, the relationship between the Stanton and Ferguson families finally improved, but you're already so eager to fall out with us. Is it because you've found your next target?”