The Deserted Rich Beauty (Nicole and eric)
Chapter 1985

A Small Favor

Nicole subconsciously glanced back, just in time to meet Grant's gaze.

In the next second, Grant looked away like he did not mean to look over.

Grant hung up the phone and came over.

His expression did not change. He just sat in his place and put down the phone.

Floyd waved his hand. "Come on, another round!"

It was rare that Floyd was so happy.

Grant refused. "Dad, Aida said that she has something on at the last minute and doesn't have time to pick Levi up. We'll just let him eat at school."

Floyd was stunned. "How could you?

School food isn't nutritious! Haven't you seen the recent news that says that all the ingredients they used were bad? Are you dumb, or are you his evil stepfather to let your son suffer like this?!"

Grant calmly lowered his head and shuffled the cards.

"Anyway, I'm not going."

Floyd threw down his cards and glared at Grant angrily.

'Then I'll go!"

After saying that, Floyd yelled at the butler to prepare the car, saying that he wanted to go to Levi's school to pick him up in person.

They were missing a player, so they could not play anymore.

Clayton glanced meaningfully at Grant, and Grant glanced at Nicole lightly.

"You can pay for what I lost earlier since your husband won."

Nicole's eyes widened. "Big Brother! I also lost a lot!"

Grant raised his eyebrows. "Well, your sister-in-law has been very strict with me recently."

Nicole was speechless.

She stood up and ran away without saying a word as she thought, Is he still my big brother?!' Clayton lowered his head and laughed as he sorted out the cards slowly.

"Big Brother, do you have something to say to me?"

Grant gave him a deep look.

"Don't you know that your military base in

South Africa was bombed?'

Clayton smiled. "I'm aware. Someone informed me just now over the phone."

Grant pursed his lips and narrowed his eyes.

Such a big thing was enough to cause a commotion, yet Clayton looked like he was not bothered and even planned to continue playing cards.

Grant was puzzled.

"Is this your plan?"

Clayton shook his head. "No, I'm guessing it's Tyler's doing. They only bombed an armory, but there's no ammunition inside. Those are all empty shells, >f%?PLT; there are only a few casualties." This showed that Tyler was still afraid of Clayton and only wanted to give Clayton a warning and scare him.

Tyler did not want Clayton to be so arrogant.

Grant stared at Clayton unblinkingly. "It's so sudden. Is he planning to make the next move? Or, he didn't expect that armory to be empty..."

Finally, Clayton raised his dark eyes and looked at Grant with a faint and gentle smile on his face.

Clayton was graceful as he shuffled the cards and put them aside. His shirt sleeves were slightly rolled up, revealing his fair wrist, and his veins were clearly visible.

No one could see through what Clayton was thinking.

"Big Brother, I promised Mr. Jensen that I would give the base to him with no hiccups. As for the armory, it's just a location. Tyler can have it if he wants it. Anyway, I've already transferred the goods and personnel. This world is so big, so how could he possibly replace where I hid them?'

Clayton's voice was slightly cold and relaxed. Such a huge event happened with a snap of his finger.

Grant was a little stunned, and his expression was gloomy.

After a long time, Grant smiled lightly. His voice was deep and cold.

"Mr. Jensen just got the news and wanted to ask if you need help."

The corners of Clayton's mouth twitched as he thought, 'Help?'

Clayton did not respond.

He just looked up at Grant.

"Big Brother, this batch of weapons isn't a small amount. I started to transfer them as early as half a month ago and have the intention to hand them over to the government, including the technical personnel of my research base. They are the most advanced researchers in the world that are hard to come by. But... I do want to ask Mr. Jensen for a small favor."

Clayton smiled lightly and hinted that he wanted to strike a deal.

Grant pursed his lips and looked at Clayton.

Clayton paused.

"Third Brother's worries are justified. If Tyler stays in the country, it's dangerous for us to leave the house. I want to set up a trap and kick him out. Otherwise, I really can't let Nicole leave the house with ease. Big Brother, you don't want to keep worrying about her safety too, right?"

Grant's expression softened. "What do you want to do?"

Clayton looked at Grant seriously and smiled.

As long as they shared the same interests, everyone would move in the same direction.

The Stanton family's business was big and had close contact with the higher-ups.

However, Clayton did not mind it. He was willing to explain his affairs to Grant patiently. Even without their help, Clayton could reassure the Stanton family that he was capable of protecting Nicole and even the entire Stanton family.

Floyd went to pick Levi up and brought him back to the Stanton Mansion for dinner. On the way, he heard from Levi that Aida was on a business trip today, so Levi was supposed to follow Grant back to the mansion for dinner.

That meant it was all planned.

It was not a last-minute decision.

Floyd was played by his eldest son.

He was furious when he found out that Grant dared to boss him around.

Grant was really something.

Floyd was holding Levi's little hand and could not show his anger. However, the more he thought about it, the more upset he was.

As soon as they entered, Kai came out of the kitchen wearing an apron and looked at them with a smile.

Dad and Leaf, you're back! It's almost time for dinner. Mr. Anderson cooked all this himself!"

Floyd gave him a disapproving glance. "You're so useless."

Kai was speechless.

Levi liked Kai very much, so he ran over to hug Kai's leg and raised his head, shyly reaching out for a hug.

Kai raised his hand and gently kissed Levi on the cheek.

"Good boy! Let Uncle K cook dinner first. Lil Chatty is playing games with Tigger, so you should go join them!"

Levi nodded shyly and went to look for Chatty.

Kai looked at Floyd seriously.

"Dad, could you please show me some respect in front of the kids in the future?

Otherwise, they won't think that I'm cool!"

Floyd rolled his eyes. "Go away! Call those people over for dinner. Otherwise, they can all starve to death for all I care!"

When Kai heard this, he knew that Floyd's anger was not aimed at him, so he happily hummed a tune and turned back to the kitchen.

Nicole changed her clothes and went downstairs. She saw that Clayton and Grant finished chatting and were walking over leisurely. Lying on the window sill, she glanced at them, clicked her tongue, and shook her head.

"The more I look at him, the more handsome he is!"

Julie passed by. When she heard Nicole's words, she hurried over.

"Who?" "Big Brother, of course!"

Nicole touched her nose to hide her embarrassment.

Julie looked at Nicole as if she was saying," Keep pretending then!"

Halfway through the meal, everyone heard a car engine outside.

Mr. Anderson glanced at the surveillance camera and was puzzled. "Chairman, it's the Lindstroms."

Floyd frowned. "We've never had anything to do with the Lindstrom family. What are they doing here?"

Grant paused for a second, then looked at Clayton. He then turned back as if nothing had happened.

Nicole noticed this and immediately understood what was going on.

The Lindstroms must be here because Samuel was trapped in South Africa.

Nicole looked up at Clayton.

"Are they here to see you?"