GoodNovelChapter 985 Using an Injury to Gain Sympathy
Clayton raised his eyebrows. There was a hint of coldness in his smile.
However, Clayton was relieved. Since he achieved his goal, it was time to leave.
Clayton slowly stood up and spoke with a n irritating tone.
“I should be going now, Mr. Ferguson. Nicole will be worried if I stay any longer.”
Clayton ignored Eric’s murderous gaze and stood up.
He smiled faintly at Eric.
Eric was clearly provoked by the words. His eyes twitched fiercely and carried a scarlet killing intent.
This damned Clayton Sloan was always challenging Eric’s limits time and time again.
The next second, Eric could no longer hold back. The blood in his body surged a s his anger reached
an extreme point.
Abruptly, Eric crossed the table, grabbed Clayton’s collar, and yanked him forward, then swung a fist at
him.
“Just you wait, Clayton. I won’t let you off easily!”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe corner of Clayton’s mouth was bleeding, and half of his face was bruised, painting his gentle and
scholarly face with color. It was particularly eye catching
Clayton reached out and gently wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth before smiling at Eric.
He did not look angry, nor did he plan to fight back.
It was as if a little injury was to be expected
“Goodbye, Mr. Ferguson.”
He gave Eric a look and turned around to leave the office where the air was extremely cold.
There was a violent movement behind him as if something shattered.
Clayton remembered the valuable
ornament on the desk and secretly lamented its destruction…
Mitchell looked at Clayton coming out calmly with a bruised nose and a smile seemingly on his face.
He was instantly a little puzzled. ‘Why is Clayton so happy after being beaten up?’
Suddenly, a phrase flashed in his mind.
‘Was Clayton trying to use his injury to gain sympathy?’
In Stanton Mansion.
Nicole froze the moment she returned to the mansion.
Aida was here.
Kai, who often disappeared, obediently followed the butler around like a punching bag.
Floyd greeted Nicole when she entered.
“What took you so long to come back?”
Everyone laughed and looked at her. Nicole felt baffled, but she still greeted Aida enthusiastically.
She said awkwardly and politely, “Why didn’t you tell me that Aida was coming? I came back empty-
handed…”
Aida smiled gently. “Don’t be so courteous. I didn’t come here to receive
gifts.”
Grant patted her shoulder dotingly and looked at Nicole. “Don’t worry. Let Kai give her something on
your behalf.” 2
Kai came out of the kitchen wearing an
apron.
“Where are all your manners?”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThey really took advantage of Kai regardless of time and place.
Nicole laughed and nodded in approval.
“That’s great! Third Brother doesn’t have the power to refuse.”
Kai rolled his eyes and went back to the kitchen.
It was not a good idea to fight against them when it was one against four.
Nicole sat next to Floyd and saw him smiling very gently and affectionately at
Aida. She subconsciously felt that Aida was suddenly a lot more affectionate.
Floyd was still acting the part of the family head, but his face when he looked a t Aida seemed to bloom
into a smile. =
It was clear how satisfied he was with this daughter-in-law-to-be.
Floyd looked at Nicole and spoke with a smile.
“Your big brother and Aida decided to get engaged, so I called you all back to ask your opinion.”
Nicole was stunned for a moment and looked at them. “Really?”
Grant nodded.
Aida also nodded with a smile that hid a moment of shyness. Her smile was gentle and beautiful, and it
was impossible to find any flaws in it.
“Congratulations! What other opinion do you need? Why not just get married?”
Nicole raised her eyebrows and looked at Grant with a smile.
What a joyous piece of news!
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