The Deserted Rich Beauty (Nicole and eric)
Chapter 2007 It’s All Hard-Earned Money

After a while, Nicole finally realized who " that woman" was referring to.

Angie was the one who abducted her.

Nicole pursed her lips and shook her head.

The ruthlessness in Clayton's eyes finally faded a little, and he quickly hid his emotions.

Clayton touched Nicole's wrist, which had gotten skinnier, and felt even more heartbroken.

"That's good. If she dares to hurt my baby, I'll definitely get back at her."

Nicole was gratified to see Clayton like this. Perhaps she felt a strong attachment to him because she had just regained consciousness. She also felt aggrieved.

"She has a big Tibetan Mastiff that's really scary. No one can get past it."

Clayton's eyes flickered. He smiled calmly and comforted her in a soft voice.

"Really? Don't be afraid. It's all over now. You won't see that beast again."

Nicole nodded and was not surprised.

She would not go to that island again, nor would she go to any island ever again in the future because of her various harrowing experiences on islands.

Nicole looked at Clayton with watery eyes.

"Sell my island!"

That small private island in the tropics cost her $2 billion.

Although she did not visit it yet, she no longer had the mood to go.

That was because her life was endangered numerous times at sea or on an island.

Nicole did not want to leave the landmass for the rest of her life.

No wonder Floyd often said that farmers had the most stable and simple lives.

Clayton frowned in confusion.

"Didn't you always want to go there?"

Nicole shook her head decisively.

"No. No more islands!"

Clayton paused. After a while, he understood why she said that.

He did not know whether to laugh or cry at that, but he also understood that Nicole was traumatized.

Okay. We won't go anymore if you don't want to. I'll get a broker to sell it for you."

Nicole reminded him.

"I bought it for $2 billion, so don't lose money on the sale. It's all my third brother's hard-earned money!"

Clayton could only nod in agreement.

However, it was a good sign that she diverted her attention so quickly.

Clayton then explained to her about the isl> f#;YMW<'s sale.

"Actually, you bought it at a high price. Although rich people like this kind of small island with no big land masses nearby, they generally use such a place to store prohibited items or for other special purposes. That's because ordinary tourists won't go there even if the island is developed for travel. You should've been able to buy it for $30 million..."

Nicole's face became paler by the minute.

Finally, she could not help but interrupt him.

"Enough!"

Seeing her pale face, Clayton looked at her with concern.

"Where are you hurting?"

Nicole looked at him sadly.

"My heart..."

Clayton immediately shut up and tucked her under the quilt.

Nicole fell asleep as soon as she closed his eyes because she was depressed.

When she woke up again, the sky was already dark.

It was midnight.

The stars outside twinkled.

Only a dim wall lamp was lit in the ward, so the room was dark.

Nicole was not used to it. She felt uncomfortable and insecure when she did not see Clayton.

She tried to sit up, but the pain in her ribs was unbearable.

Thus, she lay back down and calmed herself.

She heard voices coming from outside approaching.

It was Clayton's voice that sounded cold and deep.

"Of course, she wouldn't admit to it. If she dared to admit that she had someone push Nicole on purpose, she would die. But whether she admits to it doesn't matter, since I have no care for evidence.' Another person said, "Mr. Sloan, Angie has a lot of forces backing her. She's even more formidable than Tyler. If her people replace out that we've captured her, they may target us. By then..." Clayton chuckled and sighed.

"Didn't she deliberately spread the news of her disappearance before this? How would anyone know that she's in our hands? Did she think that I'll let her off the hook if she didn't touch Nicole?"

The other person lowered his voice and said, "Mr. Sloan, did Angie have a motive for abducting Madam? According to Eric Ferguson's mother, Angie wanted to threaten Eric to make a choice between them and recognize his son. But I have a feeling that it isn't that simple. Moreover, this bold move isn't at all like Angie's way of doing things."

The voices outside were silent for a while.

Nicole stared at the dark ceiling with her eyes open and felt a chill in her heart.

She clenched her fists tightly. The weightlessness and fear of falling into the deep sea suddenly came to mind.

The moment she fell into the water, she could not swim because her hands were tied. She could do anything as the vast sea drowned her.

The kind of despair that was etched deep into her mind was truly a nightmare.

Thinking about it now, Nicole knew that this trembling fear never disappeared. Someone pushed the door in.

Nicole was shocked and started trembling.

The person softened their footsteps, and Nicole suddenly felt scared.

"Who is it?"

Her lips were pale.

The person paused and quickly replied, "It's me. Don't be afraid."

He stretched out his hand to turn on the lights, which instantly lit up the whole room. The warm light shone on him, and he stood there looking so handsome and indifferent, like a sculpture. Seeing that it was Clayton, Nicole breathed a sigh of relief.

Clayton stepped forward and touched her sweaty forehead.

He pursed his lips. "Did you have a nightmare?"

Nicole did not explain much and only nodded. Clayton stroked her hair.

"Don't be afraid. I won't leave you anymore."

There was a strong sense of guilt in his voice.

That day when they were on the ship, it was very likely that Tyler was the one who lured Clayton out of the room, but Angie took advantage of the situation.

Clayton fell into the trap, which allowed Angie to act.

That was why Nicole was in danger.

Nicole stretched out her hand, hugged his broad shoulders, and closed her eyes.

"Hubby..."

She said in a low and hoarse voice.

At this time, she was as harmless as a child.

Clayton's heart melted, and he let out an "mm" in response.

Nicole only called him that when she was coquettish.

Clayton would feel warm and fuzzy whenever Nicole addressed him like that.

It was irresistible.

He did not dare to hug Nicole too tightly, so he only used a slight force.

"I'm sorry, baby."

His voice was very soft and light in her ear.

Nicole opened her eyes slightly and saw that her face was reflected in his dark eyes.

She instantly understood his guilt.

Nicole gently traced his face and smiled.

"What does it have to do with you? You didn't hurt me."

Clayton paused and suppressed the bitterness in his throat.

"I was careless. If I didn't take you out with me, you wouldn't have gotten into this accident."

Nicole pinched his ear and chuckled.

"My father said that danger can't be avoided and can only be solved."

The sorrow and chill that Clayton felt dissipated a little. He admired his father-in-law, Floyd, even more now.

"Dad is right."

Clayton lowered his head and kissed her forehead.

"But don't worry, this won't happen again. I will never put you in danger again even if something were to happen to me."

His tone was very light, but every word he said struck Nicole's heart.

Of course, she believed him.

"You can't be in danger either," Nicole muttered, "I'll be sad too if something were to happen to you."

Clayton nodded and touched her face gently.

"Okay. How could I bear to make you sad?"

That was a cruel thing that only the most heinous people would do.

Clayton sat on the side. "Are you hungry? I'll get someone to cook for you and bring it over right away."

"I'm not hungry."

Clayton said, "But I am..."

Nicole was speechless.