The Deserted Rich Beauty (Nicole and eric)
Chapter 361 This Trick Doesn’t Work on Me

Eric was silent for a long time. His gaze was bitter, and his heart felt like it was clenched, so much so that it was difficult to breathe.

While Nicole was married to him, she did not get any semblance of the respect she deserved.

Every time he thought of this, he felt suffocated.

Nicole no longer cared about the insignificant past because she knew that those three years were just wishful thinking on her part. It was her lone courage that pushed her through those tough times. Since it was the past, she just wanted it to disappear.

"Nicole..." Eric stared at her. His eyes were deep and astringent. Seeing how insouciant she was when she spoke, Eric felt a little breathless.

He clenched his fists and spoke with difficulty. "It won't happen again in the future."

Eric promised to prioritize her first and coddle her. He would not dare to neglect her again.

Nicole just smiled without any emotion.

There would be no future to speak of between them.

She had clarity now and would never again have eyes for him.

Nicole picked up the cup and took a sip of tea.

"Get to the point."

After all, the purpose of her coming here was not to listen to him get sappy about the past.

Eric lowered his eyes and frowned slightly. He only lowered his head for a moment to regain his composure.

He smiled and slowly said, "The reason why Christian Jenner is so confident is that he has a connection."

Eric raised his head and looked at Nicole. "Clayton Sloan's butler."

Nicole frowned in surprise. "Butler?"

Eric nodded. "Although he's just a butler, he has Clayton Sloan's trust. Sometimes, the butler's words can sway Clayton Sloan's decision."

"Is..."

'Is Clayton Sloan his puppet?' Nicole wondered.

She wanted to say something, but Eric smiled and continued to speak.

"This butler would usually come to Mediania on Clayton's behalf. He would always meet with Christian Jenner during his time here because Christian's birth mother is the butler's adopted mother." Nicole looked up in shock. 'There's such a relationship?!'

No wonder Christian Jenner dared to bet on his entire family fortune for his son, Xion, to get this opportunity.

If this butler was truly that valued by Clayton Sloan, then the Jenners would surely land this cooperation.

Nicole took a deep breath. It seemed that she was in dangerous waters this time!

The food was served. Eric said in a relaxed voice," Let's eat first."

Nicole looked at several exquisite dishes, but she had little appetite.

Eric intended to place some food on her plate first, but Nicole pulled her plate back slightly.

"I'll do it myself."

Eric's hand stopped mid-air before he gently put the food on his own plate.

"Alright."

Nicole had not eaten anything since she got up.

Although she did not have much appetite, she still ate her share.

On the contrary, Eric did not eat much and only watched her eat.

He sat there looking at Nicole's soft eyebrows. She looked so perfect that he wanted this moment to last.

Even he could not understand what had gotten to him. He used a lot of effort to dig up this secret, yet he so easily told Nicole in exchange for eating a meal with her.

He acted so humbly just to make her happy.

However, it was all worth it!

Eric did not know when he became like this, but since he could not change his attitude towards her, he could accept his new self and allow himself to sink deeper into his love for her. At some point, it started to drizzle outside.

The raindrops fell on the small pond in the garden that had fish inside. The surface of the water rippled gently.

Seeing that Nicole was done eating, Eric stood up.

"I'll send you back."

Nicole called out to him. "Eric Ferguson, there's no need for you to waste time on me."

Her rejection was obvious.

There was no possibility of their relationship going any further.

Eric was wearing a dark gray coat. He looked very lean and lofty.

He said in a light-hearted tone as if he really did not care.

"It's fine, I'm wasting it willingly."

Eric clearly has a whole pile of work waiting to be dealt with, yet he was still here patiently accompanying her for lunch.

Even he felt that he must have been bewitched.