Eric’s tone was perfunctory, and his face was as sharp as a knife.“You’re such a disgrace that the whole world knows about it!”Keith was speechless.Was it that hard to ask for some dignity?“By the way, do you know about the case where Ava York was hung by the Stanton family a few days ago? She used to be one of your people, but you didn’t help her out at all?”Eric calmly breathed out smoke and extinguished the cigarette in the ashtray in front of him.His fingers were well defined, slender, and powerful.“She’s not one of my people. She’s one of Asher Sullivan’s people. Asher puts his own safety above overs, and I won’t take the initiative to jump into the pit.”Eric’s voice was a bit unruly.It was as if he had already forgotten about Ava York.......Nicole was halfway there before she remembered to call Clayton.However, Clayton’s phone line was busy and could not be reached.With no other choice, Nicole went there with her own bodyguards.The house under Eric’s n

Nicole grinned and touched his little face.“Your daddy was worried about you. He didn’t sleep all night because he was looking for you!”Lil Michael leaned over dubiously and pulled Clayton’s arm, shaking it.“Daddy is the best to me!”Clayton’s heart softened. He tousled Lil Michael’s hair and smiled.“Do you remember how you were kidnapped yesterday? I told you so many times not to trust others, but you still got abducted?”Lil Michael scratched his head and blinked his little eyes.“No, that big meanie Isaac waved at me. I knew him, so I walked over, but then I fainted. Then I woke up at that little house...”Lil Michael trailed off weakly. His voice became softer when he saw Clayton’s increasingly solemn face.The boy slowly moved back to Nicole and gently held her fingers.Lil Michael blinked at her.Nicole cleared her throat and quickly changed the topic.“It seems like Isaac came prepared. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have taken Lil Michael so smoothly. But what purpose d

In the study.Clayton patiently waited for Floyd to change his clothes and stood there humbly.Floyd looked at him and sat on the sofa.“Sit.”Clayton thought about it before taking a seat.He repeated to Floyd what he told Nicole.This time, Clayton felt as if his heart was not as heavy when he talked about it.When he spoke, it was like he was talking about someone else.It turned out that pain could really be alleviated and eliminated.Clayton finished speaking and looked at Floyd quietly.The room got colder.It was different from facing Nicole. Floyd’s compassion and forbearance were special cases when facing his family.In fact, Floyd was a very serious person when he was facing outsiders, just like now.Clayton did not even dare to breathe heavily.As time passed, Clayton’s heart grew even more apprehensive, and he could not help but become a little nervous.It was silent and repressed like he was waiting for a verdict.After a while, Floyd spoke. His voice was v

Nicole knew what he meant. She sat down and smiled.“I think that Eric only introduced my dad to Isaac. He probably doesn’t know about Lil Michael’s kidnapping.”Clayton raised his brows. “Why do you say that?”“Because there’s no benefit for him, and he seldom does things that aren’t self-serving. Taking Lil Michael away won’t give him any benefits and will even tarnish his reputation and affect his company’s stock price instead. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have told me that location the day after Michael’s incident.”Clayton’s eyes were deep as his lips curled.“It seems that I have to thank Mr. Ferguson then.”“That’s not necessary. You found out by yourself even if he didn’t say anything. Besides, he became Isaac’s accomplice, so he’s just trying to save himself. There’s no need to thank him.”Nicole spoke calmly.Clayton suddenly smiled. His eyes were clear and bright.“Mr. Ferguson purposely told you because he wanted you to thank him, but this is what you think instead. Are

Lil Michael was miserable. He sat there, crying and wiping his tears.He tried to act pitiful so that Clayton would give in to him.“Daddy, you’re already so old. Just find another lady. I promise that I won’t bully her, so give Pretty Lady back to me!”Even Lil Michael knew what thoughts the women had when they fluttered around Clayton.Thus, he came up with all kinds of tricks to get rid of them.Now that Lil Michael thought about it, he regretted it.Clayton saw through his motive at a glance and laughed.“She’s just coaxing you and playing with you. Why did you take it so seriously? I don’t like other ladies. I only like her! You don't have to think of ways to get my inheritance anymore. In the future, all my money will be hers to spend!”Lil Michael’s cries got even louder and sadder.He was in despair.Clayton very calmly finished the meal in front of his crying son. Lil Michael did not seem to have any intention to stop even after Clayton finished cleaning up, so Clayt