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Floyd’s mouth twitched. The night was not over yet, but Eric was already giving his New Year greetings?

However, Floyd could not just stand still, so he smiled. " Well, thank you. Grant, take Mr. Ferguson to have a seat inside..."

Grant glanced at Eric and held out his hand. "This way, Mr. Ferguson..."

Eric nodded. "Happy New Year, Big Brother."

The smile on Grant’s face froze as he frowned. "Mr.Ferguson is very sincere..."

Then, Grant walked in by himself.

Nicole came downstairs and naturally saw Eric. Her expression instantly soured.

All the relatives looked at the visiting man in surprise. The young girls watched with hearts in their eyes, excited and in high spirits.

Eric stood there, raising his eyes to see Nicole, and his smile finally became gentle from the bottom of his heart.

"Happy New Year, Nicole..."

Nicole pursed her lips. Her eyes were clear. "You’re very polite for giving us your New Year’s greeting so early, Mr. Ferguson. Forgive our poor hospitality."

Eric smiled. They were already being very thoughtful for letting him in.

How would he dare to ask for more?

"I knew that I made you angry, so I was very apprehensive

and was afraid that you would get even angrier, so I came to the door to apologize."

Eric originally did not plan to visit. Toto had followed him in the car to watch him set off the fireworks, but after the fireworks show was over, Eric could not help but make a phone call.

When Eric heard Nicole’s voice, he could not control his emotions anymore.

In the end, he left Toto on the road and drove here himself.

There was only one thought in Eric’s mind. He wanted to see her!

Thus, he came here, and his heart suddenly calmed down the moment he saw her.

Nicole stiffened for a moment. Who would believe that nonsense?

Grant cleared his throat. "Mr. Ferguson, let’s sit in the side hall. It’s quieter there."

"Okay. Thank you, Big Brother."

Grant felt his teeth ache. Big Brother, Big Brother. His head hurt at being called that repeatedly.

When the two of them competed with each other in the business world at the time their interests were at odds, they knew that the other’s methods were not simple.

Grant was too uncomfortable with Eric’s well-groomed look and gentlemanly facade.

Grant shot Nicole a look, wanting her to hurry up and send him away because he did not want to sit here with Eric the entire night!

Xandria tried to take the opportunity to go in, but Kai stopped her.

Kai smiled meaningfully. "You’re not familiar with him, so don’t go in and disturb their conversation."

Xandria looked around and spoke in a delicate voice.

"It’s rare that Mr. Ferguson visits. Wouldn’t it be too rude if I don’t go and greet him?"

Although Kai’s eyes were smiling, there was no warmth in them.

"He’s visiting the Stanton family. Are you a Stanton?"

’Don’t try to take a mile when you’re given an inch’, Kai thought.

His voice when he said that was not loud enough for one person to hear. Xandria’s face suddenly turned pale.

Kai let out a laugh and said casually, "Xandria, go sit over there and chat with your grand-aunt. The driver will take you back at dawn."

Eric also knew that he was not welcomed here and was satisfied with just one look at Nicole.

After drinking a cup of tea, Eric did not stay any longer and got up to say goodbye.

Finally, after sending him off, Grant turned around and left.

Nicole turned and saw Xandria standing at the door, staring in the direction of the gate with a longing look. The yearning expression on Xandria’s face could not be any less obvious!

Nicole walked over calmly and passed by Xandria. Xandria could not help but call out to her.

"Nicole, why did Mr. Ferguson come here? Is he here to beg you to reconcile with him? Are you going to remarry him?"

Nicole paused in his steps. She tugged the shawl on her body.

She raised her eyes and looked at Xandria. “Who told you to open the gate just now?”

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Xandria’s face changed. "I-I just... He was at the door. Was I supposed to shut him out? Besides, the butler also agreed."

’It might be better to offer up a scapegoat!’ Xandria thought.

Nicole’s voice was cold and did not show her any respect at all.

"Really? The butler agreed? Should we call him here to ask if he did?"

Xandria’s lips trembled as a trace of abnormality appeared on her face.

"What kind of person is Mr. Ferguson? How could we stop him?"

"I don’t need you to tell me what kind of person he is. In the future, don’t try to make decisions for matters that have nothing to do with you."

Then, Nicole left without even looking at Xandria.

At that point, Nicole did not want to say even nastier words anymore.

Xandria should be grateful that it was New Year’s now. Otherwise, Nicole would definitely throw her out.

Under the heavy snowfall, the corners of Eric’s lips were curled into a smile as he drove home.

A half-frozen man finally saw Eric’s car.

Toto could not wait to get inside. He was so aggrieved.

"M-M r. Ferguson... You can’t leave me behind like this. I’ll freeze to death!”

Toto was shivering with the cold and the heating in the car could not instantly warm him up, but it was much better than standing outside and freezing.

Eric hummed in acknowledgment and did not bicker with him, clearly in a good mood.

"I’ll double your year-end bonus."

Toto perked up. In an instant, he felt that he was not cold anymore...

In Ferguson Villa.

Old Master Ferguson sat in the living room after dealing with the pleasantries on the phone. It was clearly supposed to be a lively day, but there was no joy in the Ferguson family at all.

It was quiet and dull.

Eric’s father, Charles, was already permanently stationed at a company overseas. Charles was used to freedom and did not like that Quinn was trying to control him.

After Quinn was finally sent abroad and he truly became free, Charles would not take the initiative to send himself to the door to be scolded.

In any case, the Old Master had decided to let Eric take over the company. Eric was his son, so Charles had nothing to say about that.

Now, Charles only had one task - to squander money and live his life!

As soon as Eric arrived at the villa, he threw the keys to Toto. "Go home."

The butler sighed in relief when Eric came in.

"Welcome back, Young Master..."

Eric pursed his lips and walked in. He saw Old Master Ferguson sitting there with a stern face as if deliberately waiting for him.

"Where did you go?"

The Old Master had been very angry lately. Putting aside the fact that his movements were being restricted and he was being monitored, how could Eric not stay here obediently on such a major holiday like today?

Eric really did not respect Old Master Ferguson at all! Eric said indifferently, "I went for a walk."

Old Master Ferguson threw the iPad on the table in fury. " You call this going for a walk? Did you go for a walk, or did you go to the Stanton Mansion? You’ve made such a scene that the whole city knows you set off fireworks just to please Nicole."

Eric’s lips curled expressionlessly. "Wasn’t that what you wanted to see?"

Get close to the Stanton family and make up with Nicole. This was what Old Master Ferguson wanted.

Old Master Ferguson instantly became even more furious.

"I... I didn’t tell you to be so shameless!"

The great President of Ferguson Corporation repeatedIy did these little things for the sake of a woman. More importantly, the Stanton family was so dismissive and contemptuous of Eric. How were the Fergusons supposed to show their face in public?

Eric suddenly laughed with a playful chill.

He looked indifferent and harsh.

“Using under handed means to deal with a woman. That’s what I would call shameless instead.”

His words clearly agitated OId Master Ferguson’s nerves.

The old man stood up with an ashen face, trembling and pointing at Eric. “You...”

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Eric’s words were clearly a slap in Old Master Ferguson’s face!

How dare he?!

The butler at the side saw this and hurriedly stepped up to dissuade them.

"Chairman, don’t be angry. The Young Master didn’t mean any harm. It’s for the good of the Ferguson family."

The butler looked at Eric. "Young Master, the Chairman’s health isn’t good, so you shouldn’t provoke him. When one reaches a certain age, just slight carelessness might cause them to enter the ICU. It’ll be troublesome if that happens."

Eric hesitated and his expression became less provoking. "Sorry, Grandpa. You should go up and rest well..."

Eric could only compromise this far.

After all, his grandfather watched him grow up. Eric would not be able to explain himself if the old man really entered the ICU.

Old Master Ferguson’s expression did not improve. He sat on the sofa to soothe his emotions.

"You... Eric, I won’t care about Nicole anymore. Bring your sister back."

Eric raised his dark eyes.

Old Master Ferguson’s body trembled with anger.

"It’s the New Year, but your sister is out there alone. What if something bad happens to her? It’s been so long, and she’s suffered all the hardships she should. Do you want her to

stay outside for the rest of her life?"

Old Master Ferguson loved his granddaughter, but when it came to the interests of the Ferguson family, love became less important.

Ingrid was always getting into trouble, and she did make people fed up with her during that period, so Old Master Ferguson did not have a problem with Eric sending her away.

However, Eric was becoming increasingly disobedient lately, and Quinn and Charles were not around, so there was not a single person around who listened to him.

Old Master Ferguson remembered the good sides of Ingrid

Eric frowned slightly. Thinking about it, it had been quite a while. Recently, the people who were watching Ingrid reported that her behavior was quite remarkable.

Her performance was not great, but it was not too bad either.

"Fine. If you want to see her, I’ll have someone pick her up." Eric took out his phone and called the bodyguard.

Old Master Ferguson finally breathed a sigh of relief and looked a little better.

After Eric finished making the arrangements, he went straight upstairs, not wanting to stay with Old Master Ferguson anymore. He was afraid that he would anger his grandfather and send him to his grave.

Countless messages came flooding in from his phone.

Eric saw a notification of 99+ messages from Keith alone.

He did not even bother to click into it.

However, his hand slipped, and he accidentally tapped on the latest voice memo.

"Ferg, it’s New Year but you’re still providing entertainment material? Last time, Nicole bought all the LED screens in the city for you. This time, you put on a fireworks show that the entire city could see. Do you have to be so romantic?"

Eric’s hand paused as he snorted slightly.

What did they know?

Another line popped up under the chatlog.

"But I advise you to take it easy. If you keep simping for her, you might end up with nothing!"

Eric’s expression darkened again. He exited the chat page with a cold snort. ’Keith should eat his own words. He wouldn’t be able to get back his annoying ex-wife for his entire life! Serves him right!’

The rest of the messages were greetings which he did not want to read a word of.

Logging into the media platform, he saw that the fireworks show that was being talked about less than two hours ago had disappeared from the trending topics. There was no trace of it anymore.

Sure enough, Nicole’s people were always skillful with these unexpected situations.

The people from the media who were working overtime tonight were probably furious!

However, there were still a few people who left messages on Eric’s Twitter.

[The trending topic was  deleted too quickly.  We  haven’t had enough of the drama! Next time there’s drama, use official channels  instead  so that the media can’t block it!]

[What a shame. The fireworks show was beautiful!]

[I support you, Mr. Ferguson! But I support my idol Fabian more!]

[I feel sorry and pity you, but I still think you’re not suitable for our President Nicole!]

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Eric looked at it and laughed coldly, but his face turned red with anger.

Those private messages and comments kept growing.

The media’s restrictions caused them to find an outlet here with Eric. In any case, they had to express something!

’Who the hell is Fabian? Am I not much better than that idol? How dare they say that Nicole and I are not suitable? Are they blind?’ Eric thought.

Out of so many comments, only a few people supported Eric.

Eric was so angry that he turned off his phone. He was quiet for a moment. ’Damn it, I refuse to accept this!’

He picked up his phone again and looked at all the heart- wrenching comments like a masochist.

Then, he simply replied under the posts.

[What? Why can’t I compare to that idol? I have money!]

[You have no say whether we’re suitable or not. Nicole belongs to me!]

[Who else besides me is worthy of Nicole? Who else is richer than me?]

[Thank you for your support, but I don’t need your pity!]

In an instant.

The heat that was about to disappear once again boiled up like it was being fried.

Eric’s response to the netizens pushed him up to the trending topics again.

#EricFergusonOnIineRepIy#

He did not feel like there was anything wrong with him. Compared to others, his greatest advantage was that he had money. There was no room for rebuttal.

New Year’s Eve.

In addition to watching the New Year celebrations, people also watched Eric’s replies to the netizens’ comments.

The high and mighty President of Ferguson Corporation actually replied to them personally?

That scene was too rare!

The netizens were originally in awe of how mysterious Eric was.

However, although his replies were very impolite, they made everyone find their own fun from it and become tolerant of him.

Eric chatted with the netizens, trying to use his absolute superiority to prove that he was more suitable for Nicole than anyone else.

In the Stanton Mansion.

Nicole did not like to stay up late and only managed to remain awake with a cup of coffee. The people in the side hall were still divided into several tables playing card games, and the rest of the people were laughing and

joking, seemingly not tired at all.

Julie hurried over with her phone and nudged Nicole. " You’re still in the mood to sleep?"

Nicole frowned. "What’s wrong?"

"Look!"

Julie held the phone in front of Nicole, and Eric’s name on the trending topics immediately made her awake.

It was more stimulating than ten cups of coffee! Nicole paled in shock. "He... Has he gone mad?"

Julie was speechless. "What do you think? Everyone was originally not optimistic about you two, but with how Eric is lowering himself and building up a wave of goodwill in front of everyone, people are starting to ship you two now. Some people are even trying to give him advice!"

Nicole pursed her lips. Her eyes were cold. "Those people just have nothing better to do. Why are they worried about a capitalist like him?"

"What should we do? Should we stop it?" Julie suggested.

Nicole paused. "Who would dare to stop Eric? Forget about it..."

"You’re not going to care?"

Nicole took out her phone. "I’ll ask what other new products are about to be listed. I can’t let go of this hype!" Julie looked at Nicole in surprise.

She was a little speechless.

Nicole really only had money in her mind!

Nicole was much more at ease after the publicity for tomorrow’s new product was arranged.

No matter how hot the gossip was tonight, when she appeared tomorrow, the topic would naturally turn around !

She stood up and stretched, then glanced around. "Where’s Lil Michael?"

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Julie frowned. "Lil Michael was just here..."

Nicole froze and stood up at once. "Let’s split up and find him."

She went to the garden where Lil Michael loved to hang around most. The dim lights decorated the garden beautifully. To cater to Lil Michael’s preferences, the place was decorated like a fairy tale world.

Nicole walked over and vaguely saw a few figures sitting there, chatting.

Just as she was about to turn around, she heard someone mention Lil Michael.

"Is that child an illegitimate son Nicole had with a man outside?"

"I think so. Look at how the Stantons treat that boy. They listen to everything he says and spoil him rotten. How would they be so kind to him if he wasn’t theirs?"

"How could Nicole do such a scandalous thing..."

"Maybe it was because this matter was exposed that she was thrown out of the Ferguson family!"

"But Eric still came to declare his feelings tonight. Why does he still want a woman like that?"

"Hehe, rich families joining by marriage is all for the sake of interests. Any kind of nasty thing can be tolerated. Besides, they can just have their separate affairs after marriage. No one would stop a man from keeping a mistress outside of marriage. Well, Nicole is just blessed to be rich."

"I couldn’t tell. Nicole looks so serious and decent, but she’s actually so shameless in her bones. Floyd is so unlucky to have such a daughter!"

"Exactly. She’s nowhere near as sensible and pure as our Xandria..."

Nicole stood there, feeling a chill all over her body. She was so angry that she wanted to laugh.

Her entire body was immersed in darkness. For the first time, Nicole felt that she was an incredibly tolerant person.

These people were polite to her on the surface, but they scolded her behind her back.

Haha...

The heavy snow fell on Nicole’s body. She felt that this year was really too interesting.

Just then, Lil Michael, who was in his pajamas, waved to her. "Pretty Lady, I’m here..."

Lil Michael’s words completely startled the two old ladies who were immersed in gossip.

They let out a startled cry and looked back to see Nicole standing behind them with a cold smile.

In the darkness, their faces went deathly pale. "N-Nicole, w-when did you get here?"

Nicole’s eyes were extremely cold, colder than the snow around them, and her smile was faint.

"Did no one tell you that it’s immoral to talk badly about someone while you’re in their home and eating their food?"

’Oh no, she heard everything!’ The two women’s faces were as white as paper. Their eyes were full of panic.

"N-Nicole. It’s a misunderstanding. It’s all a misunderstanding...”

’Yes, we just heard some rumors from somewhere. None of them are true!"

The two women desperately defended themselves, but Nicole only sneered and said coldIy, ”Rumors? Today was the first time you saw Lil Michael, and the outside world doesn’t know about him at all. Where did those rumors come from?”

If they wanted to lie, why did they not make up a clever one?

The two middle-aged women panicked. Their faces went pale as their voices trembled.

"Nicole, you didn’t hear anything. We didn’t say anything. You must have misheard...”

”Yes yes yes, let’s go inside!” One of the women urged.

It was only Nicole alone. If they refused to admit it, what could Nicole do to them?

Denial was the only thing they could do now!

Nicole’s face became colder, and the chill in the bottom of her eyes turned frigid. ’Huh...’

The two women ran inside the house in a panic. Floyd was beckoning them to eat some snacks. It was warm and lively like spring in the house.

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Nicole looked up. Lil Michael rubbed his eyes. "Pretty Lady, I haven’t given you my present yet. Wait a minute..."

She smiled and walked inside slowly.

Floyd looked at Nicole reproachfully. "How many times have I told you? It’s cold outside, so you have to put on a jacket when you go out..."

Nicole smiled and said nothing.

Floyd turned to Kai, who was fawning over Julie, and was immediately furious.

"What if your sister falls sick? Don’t you know how to look out for her?"

Kai was bewildered. "Wha- What did I do this time?"

Julie could not help but laugh and gave Kai a push. "Go get a shawl for Lil N!"

Kai touched his head, obediently took the shawl, and was about to drape it over Nicole.

However, she blocked him and avoided his hand.

Only then did Kai realize that her body was very cold. Her lips were also starting to turn purple.

It was no wonder that Floyd was angry!

"Why did you run out without putting on more clothes? Do you want our beloved father to kill your third brother who treats you the best on this national holiday?"

Nicole forced a smile. "Wait."

She walked in and stared at the two women who were also frozen.

They cowered, not daring to look up, and huddled next to the oldest relatives.

No matter how slow Kai was, he also noticed that something had happened.

According to Nicole’s character, she would not torture her body like this. Unless...

Floyd frowned. "What’s wrong, sweetheart?"

Nicole raised her hand, but Lil Michael suddenly ran down the stairs and called out to her excitedly.

"Pretty Lady, Happy New Year..."

She instantly withdrew her hand.

These filthy words should not dirty a child’s ears.

Nicole turned around and smiled genially and naturally. " Happy New Year, Lil Michael!"

She would settle the score with the two old ladies after coaxing Michael to sleep.

Nicole gave a side-glance at Kai and smiled. "Help me bring the present for Lil Michael over."

Kai rolled his eyes and breathed a sigh. "You only know how to order your brother around!"

Even though he said that, Kai still went upstairs obediently to get the present.

Lil Michael was one step faster and handed the item in his hands over.

"This is for you, Pretty Lady."

Nicole looked at the exquisite box. It seemed a little familiar.

Lil Michael had always been very generous when giving

gifts. He had even given her gold before. Nicole instantly felt a little uneasy.

Under Lil Michael’s expectant gaze, Nicole took the box and opened it.

In an instant, she could hear everyone gasping. Nicole was slightly shocked as well.

The black pearls she saw at the auction during the day were round and beautiful. Each pearl by itself was already priceless.

However, they were actually here in her hands?

Nicole truly had to be calm before she could hold the box steadily.

An auction price of 880 million!

Even Eric did not continue to bid because he was afraid of the mysterious boss behind the scenes.

It turned out to be Lil Michael!

Nicole’s mood suddenly fluctuated like a roller coaster.

It was like she was holding a mountain of gold in her hand. It felt like she really did not have anything but money!

"You... You bought this?"

Lil Michael smiled smugly. "I used a foreign account to buy it. It wasn’t that expensive. What’s important is that you like it, Pretty Lady!"

Nicole’s mouth opened wide in shock. "Does your Daddy know about this?"

Lil Michael pursed his lips. "He only found out this afternoon, but... This is from me! It has nothing to do with Daddy!"

He spoke seriously. He had to draw a clear line between Clayton and him. After all, he was the one who carefully selected the gift.

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Nicole did not know what to say for a moment. Lil Michael’s gifts really got more and more expensive!

Everyone looked at the necklace and knew at a glance that it was not an ordinary product.

”That must be expensive."

”Yeah, it’s beautiful. I don’t think I’ve seen it on the market before..."

Lil Michael smiled. "It’s not expensive. It only costs 880 million. I have money anyway, so I want to give it to Pretty Lady, because she’s the prettiest girl in the world!”

Floyd laughed. "O h, you little boy. You have a good eye...” Floyd was happy whenever anyone praised his daughter. Everyone instantly looked at Lil Michael differently.

They originally thought that he was just an ordinary child being fostered here.

However, how could an ordinary child give someone a gift worth $880 million?

Nicole put the pearls away. In a roundabout way, this necklace ended up in her hands. What a twist of fate!

However, she could not accept such an expensive gift. She would give the money to Clayton later.

Lil Michael continued to ask Nicole, ”Do you like it, Pretty Lady?"

Nicole smiled. ”Yes, I like it a lot."

Just then, Kai came down with a huge model in his arms. Lil Michael was shocked when he saw it.

Kai put it in front of him. "This is the Lego Universe that Nicole specially ordered for you after contacting the Lego company. It’s the only one of its kind in this world!"

Lil Michael was about to jump with joy. He held the huge model in his arms.

"Yay! This is great!"

Nicole was relieved to see that he truly liked it.

However, compared to his black pearls, her gift looked a little childish.

Floyd walked over with a sigh and pointed to  the model.  "Lil N, you should  add some diamonds to the model!" Nicole also regretted it. ’Why didn’t I get it bejeweled?’

She handed the necklace to the butler. "Put this in my safe."

The butler did not dare to delay and immediately took it and left.

The envious but restrained looks from the people on the side were not hidden at all.

Turning around, Nicole pulled Lil Michael’s hand upstairs. " You can play tomorrow. Go upstairs and rest first..."

Lil Michael was very excited, but he was still a child after all, so it had not been easy for him to stay up this late.

He fell asleep the moment his head landed on the pillow.

After a while.

When Nicole went downstairs, everyone had resumed the lively atmosphere from earlier.

She found the two old women with a clear purpose. They did not dare to meet her gaze.

Floyd walked over. "Lil N, if you really can’t stay up, then go to sleep. It’s enough if your third brother is here!"

Kai, who was already extremely sleepy, was speechless.

Nicole smiled. "No, I still have something important to deal with."

Floyd said, "What is it?"

Nicole paused. "Dad, don’t blame me if I end up spoiling the fun. I know today is a special day, but I really can’t stand it!"

Floyd was even more confused. "What are you talking about?"

Nicole smiled and walked into the side hall, where everyone was playing cards. The two women next to her grand-aunt were trembling, their expressions completely different from the others.

Nicole raised her chin. "Those two, oh, sorry, I forgot their names— What they said outside was really too unpleasant

Everyone heard Nicole’s words and stopped their movements.

The hall was instantly quiet.

Floyd frowned. "What did they say?"

"Why don’t you ask them?"

The two women stood up, panicking.

"We didn’t say anything. Don’t just casually accuse us, Nicole!"

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"Yes, yes. I know that you look down on us for being poor, Nicole, but we’re still a family. Why are you so aggressive?"

They still had to bite the bullet and deny it.

Everyone looked at them and then at the cold-faced Nicole.

To the side, Noah coughed twice. "Nicole, don’t be willful. Why are you throwing a tantrum tonight? We’re all relatives here!"

Nicole pursed her lips and laughed softly.

"I know, Uncle Noah. It’s because we’re relatives that my father and brothers are staying up and accompanying everyone to celebrate the New Year instead of sleeping. It’s because we’re relatives that we’re using the best things to entertain them and prepare elaborate gifts. However..."

Her tone changed as she looked at the two women.

"Sorry, but if being relatives means that we can hurt each other, then I’d rather disown them."

In an instant, the room became even more silent.

No one except Nicole and the two women knew what happened.

"What exactly happened?"

"Yeah, what’s going on? Nicole was fine all night. Why did she suddenly get angry?"

Nicole looked at the two flustered women and narrowed her eyes. "You’re not going to say, huh?"

The two women said, "What... What did we say? We didn’t do anything.”

Nicole smiled. She already gave them a chance. Since they did not want to admit it, then they could not blame her for being discourteous.

She sneered and looked at Kai. "Third Brother, I remember that there’s a surveillance camera in the back garden, right? Pull up the footage."

In the Stanton Mansion, there were no blind spots for monitoring in the public areas.

That was why Nicole was not worried about them refusing to admit it.

The two women stiffened fiercely, and their faces instantly turned white.

"Nicole..."

However, it was already too late. Nicole turned around and left.

Kai’s face was gloomy as he went to get the surveillance footage.

No one was in the mood to play cards anymore.

A few minutes later.

The conversation in the video was laid out in front of their eyes.

Floyd’s expression darkened at a speed visible to the naked eye. He shook in forbearance, and his eyes flashed with ruthlessness.

In the living room, there was no other noise except the smug voices of the two women in the video.

The two women who were already guilty suddenly fell to the ground.

"Nicole, we were just talking. It was all speculation. We weren’t trying to hurt you..."

"Yes, Nicole. We didn’t mean any harm. We’re all relatives. It’s nothing much if we say a few words."

There was a loud barn.

Grant’s face was austere and chilly as he kicked the chair in front of him.

His patience all night had reached its limit at this moment. The atmosphere in the living room was frigid.

Everyone was instantly frozen. Their faces paled as their expressions turned ugly.

Although they had little contact with the Stantons, they relied on the Stantons to make a living. Whenever they had difficulties, Floyd would always stick by them and help them.

However, everyone knew that in the Stanton family, only Floyd was willing to pay attention to them.

Floyd’s children did not have much affection for them. After Floyd stepped down as the head of the family, his children would not care whether they lived or died.

Floyd’s purpose for the annual gathering was for them to build up relations with his children. This was an opportunity for them.

They could not and dared not lose the support of the Stanton family. Unexpected Iy, two short-sighted women ruined the already slim connection between them.

Floyd gnashed his teeth in anger.

The people on the side looked to the grand-aunt, who

could only brace herself and walk up to Nicole.

She pulled Nicole’s hand and sighed.

“Nicole, they’re all your elders and they’re just more outspoken, so don’t take it to heart...”

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Nicole drew her hand back coldIy. Elders? What nonsense. Were they trying to bind her with morality? No way!

"Sorry, but I’ve already taken it to heart. Since we’re relatives, I won’t call the police, but I would like these two elders’ to leave my house immediately. Otherwise, I’ll sue them for slander!"

At those words, everyone was expecting Floyd to come out and mediate the situation.

However, he was so angry that he had no intention to open his mouth.

Noah also shut his mouth. He was helpless himself, so he would not meddle in the matter.

The grand-aunt was about to say something, but Kai could not hold back anymore and said with an icy tone, "Didn’t you hear Lil N? Are you waiting for a driver to send you back?"

"Kai, how can you say that? Not only are you not advising your sister, but you’re even adding fuel to the fire instead?"

Everyone did not dare to criticize Nicole, but they could still say a few words to Kai, who had worked hard all night.

Kai sneered. "If anyone is unhappy, they can leave as well!"

He sat on the sofa and could not be bothered with them anymore.

Floyd sighed and held his forehead. His expression was extremely ugly.

"Lil N, I’m going up to rest. You can hand ie this as you see fit."

His attitude made everything clear.

Once Floyd left, this group of people had no one to rely on. Nicole and Kai arranged for a car to send them away.

The sky lit up slightly.

Only Noah was left. He was very vexed as well.

"My house is out of town..."

Kai smiled. "Don’t be silly, Uncle Noah. This has nothing to do with you. I’ll tell the butler to arrange the guest room for you..."

It finally quieted down.

The ones most removed from what had happened were Maverick and Molly. They went to bed early and had no idea that so many things happened in one night.

The next day, everyone except for Nicole and Kai got up early.

Some people came to give their greetings early in the morning.

Kai had always been sloppy and did not care about anything.

However, Nicole paid attention to her beauty sleep the most. She needed eight hours, and not a minute less!

Julie and Nicole slept together, and they were sleeping soundly.

It was only when Tigger could not resist wanting to go out and join the fun that  it bounced around them, making Nicole get up reluctantly.

Julie was also woken up and pinched Tigger. "Can I beat this tiger up?"

Tigger shook its whiskers. "I don’t have pain receptors...”

Nicole laughed. The two of them washed up and put on a face mask before going downstairs.

They did not think that there were guests at home.

Nicole looked at Eric sitting in her living room like he was a ghost haunting her. On the other side were Old Master Ferguson and Ingrid Ferguson. Time seemed to freeze.

Floyd was drinking tea. Seeing her lazy appearance, he almost choked and felt a little helpless.

”You two are really impolite. There are guests over!"

Nicole and Julie immediately turned around and went upstairs.

Eric had a smile in the corner of his eyes that was filled with softness.

Nicole’s lazy look when she went downstairs in her pajamas was too different from her usual thunderous and strong woman persona.

What a cute and lovable lady.

Old Master Ferguson smiled. "It’s fine. We’re all family, so Nicole can be more casual.”

Floyd did not dare to easily pick up the implication in those words.

”It’s because I spoiled her too much. It’s good that you don’t take offense to it."

After talking for a while, Nicole and Julie slowly went downstairs.

Julie greeted them and was pulled over by Kai, who insisted on showing off the toast he made.

Nicole was stared at and could not leave, so she could only give a few polite remarks and resumed her usual coldness and indifference.

It was expected that the two families greeted each other for the New Year, but she did not expect Ingrid to come along this time.

When Nicole looked at Ingrid, the latter stood up.

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Ingrid changed from her usual arrogant and domineering attitude. Instead, she walked over and apologized.

"Nicole, I was ignorant in the past and did a lot of wrong things because I didn’t know better. Thinking about it now, I really regret it. I specially asked my grandpa to bring me here so I could apologize to you face-to-face. I was wrong in the past. Can you forgive me?"

Ingrid stood there obediently, her gaze flickering to Eric’s face from time to time.

If not for Eric’s obsession with Nicole and Ingrid’s desire to go back to the Ferguson family, Ingrid would not take the initiative to visit Nicole for New Year’s!

However, in order to return to the Ferguson family, Ingrid could only bear with it because  she did not  want to go back to the days where she had a meager salary every month and had to acquiesce to people’s whims.

Nicole sat there and smiled with a cool expression.

"Don’t be silly, Ms. Ferguson. I’ve already forgotten what you did before. It’s best for everyone to be at peace with each other in the future."

Nicole did not have time to ponder about Ingrid’s change, but she also believed that a leopard could not change its spots!

Old Master Ferguson nodded in satisfaction.

"All children fight and make up. We’re family after all. It’s fate when families join together, and it’s not impossible that we won’t become a family again. We can’t say when it comes to the fates of our children..."

Floyd smiled. "That’s true. After all, Nicole is still single. I have to arrange several blind dates for her before she goes to work. Many old friends want to introduce their excellent sons and nephews to her. Sigh... I’m afraid she has to go on two to three blind dates every day..."

Floyd’s words made the Fergusons’ expressions turn ugly.

Floyd did not want to go this far, but Old Master Ferguson’s implications had been too obvious.

Did Old Master Ferguson think that Nicole could not marry anyone except Eric Ferguson?

Floyd had to make him dismiss that thought.

He welcomed dealings with the Fergusons in terms of business.

However, when it came to a private friendship... Forget it. Eric suddenly raised his head and looked at Nicole.

Nicole’s expression was bland as if she had already known for a long time. Had they discussed it beforehand?

Two or three blind dates per day?

Eric’s expression darkened as his eyes became cold. "In that case, it’s not good for us to disturb you. Goodbye."

Nicole raised her brows slightly. Eric’s sudden change was a bit strange.

However, it was good if he left. She could not be bothered with him.

Floyd quickly stood up to send the guests off.

Old Master Ferguson gave a meaningful glance at Eric. Then, he exchanged a few pleasantries and led the people away.

In the car.

Old Master Ferguson snorted coldIy. "The Stanton family clearly doesn’t want to have anything to do with us anymore. Can you really let her go?"

Eric’s eyes were stern as a cold light flashed in them.

"That’s not something they can achieve just because they don’t want to. I want to see who dares to go on a blind

date with the woman I have my eye on."

Old Master Ferguson snorted coldIy. "If you had used the method I taught you, Nicole would have been yours by now!"

Eric’s face darkened for a moment as his eyes became grim.

The atmosphere inside the car was cold and depressing. "What are you guys talking about? Grandpa, what method?" Ingrid could not help but ask.

Eric glanced over at her coldIy. "It has nothing to do with you. Don’t be nosy."

Ingrid shrank her neck timidly.

She had experienced Eric’s methods before. For a woman, he could even ignore his sister!

Ingrid learned a lesson after suffering so much.

In the Ferguson family, no one could fight back against Eric!

She paused and asked cautiously, "Eric, do I have to go back to work in a few days?"

Eric’s eyes were clear and cold, but he did not speak.

Old Master Ferguson coughed twice and glanced at Eric before turning to Ingrid. Old Master Ferguson said in a

deep voice, “Since you know your mistakes and came over to personally apologize to Nicole, we’ll  let the past  remain in the past. Remember your lesson in the future, understand?”

Ingrid nodded happily. “Yes, yes, I understand. Thank you, Grandpa...”

She excitedly pulled the old man’s arm and acted spoiled. That was great. She could finally leave those miserable days behind!