The Deserted Rich Beauty (Nicole and eric)
Chapter 425 Can't Be Too Petty

Eric's gaze trembled slightly as he sat there with his chest heaving.

'Everything I've carefully prepared lost to this kid's handful of diamonds?! How could Clayton Sloan have such a prodigal son?!'

Nicole looked shocked and did not know what to say. These diamonds should be kept well in the safe, but Lil Michael casually put them in his pocket like common marbles.

She chuckled and looked at this ignorant and naive Lil Michael helplessly.

"You should put these back where you got them. I can't accept it."

Lil Michael twisted his tiny body and pouted unhappily. He pulled Nicole's hand and asked, "Pretty Lady, you don't like it? I have bigger ones!"

Nicole was once again rendered speechless.

'How should I explain this to a kid?'

She laughed and kept it in her purse.

"I like it, but don't give it away like this next time."

Nicole would just return it to Clayton the next time she saw him.

Seeing that Nicole accepted his gift, Lil Michael beamed in joy. 'No wonder the nanny said that this won't go wrong!'

Lil Michael tilted his head with a smile. "Okay, I'll listen to you, Pretty Lady. I'll give you something better next time! Men can't be too stingy, don't you think so, Mean Mister?"

Eric's thin lips were tightly pressed into a straight line. He was exuding extremely cold vibes.

'Is this little brat mocking me?! I bought this restaurant for Nicole and wanted to name it after her, but I can't say it now... Now I'm petty?! Ugh!!'

Lil Michael felt a great sense of achievement when he managed to anger Eric.

'Although Mean Mister is injured, it still doesn't affect my bad impression of him! He's just a bad guy who wants to steal my pretty lady!' 1

Eric was so annoyed and did not want to say another word. Such a nice atmosphere was ruined by this little brat.

All the conversational topics Toto prepared for him were useless in the face of this giant third wheel.

When the dishes were served, Nicole was in a good mood and happily helped Michael with his plate. The two of them got along so well. Nicole was very patient with kids, especially a kid who was so cute to naively give her a handful of diamonds.

Eric's cold gaze was fixed on the two of them. After a while, he could not stand it and finally spoke.

"Nicole, I'm a little upset."

Eric thought that it was better to say it out loud than to hold it in.

What was more, Toto told him that the most important thing between two people was honesty.

He was indeed very upset.

If things went as planned, Nicole would turn her attention to him.

However, after a short silence, Nicole looked at him seriously and smiled.

"Then just keep it to yourself because we're both very happy."

If Eric shared his unhappiness, it would just affect their pleasant mood!

Eric was speechless and could hear the sound of his fragile heart shattering to pieces.

Lil Michael laughed gleefully.

After dinner, Nicole and Eric sent Lil Michael back to the hotel.

The boy dozed off during the journey and nestled in Nicole's arms like a cute kitten.

Clayton Sloan was waiting for them in front of the hotel.

Seeing the sleeping boy, he laughed helplessly and reached out to carry him.

"Sorry for the trouble, Ms. Stanton."

"Not at all. Lil Michael is so adorable and didn't trouble us!"

Nicole smiled as she spoke. Eric, who was in the car, rolled his eyes and thought, 'That kid is my biggest trouble tonight!'

There was a glint in Clayton's eyes. His smile deepened.

"Oh? I'm glad to hear that."

"By the way, this is for you..."

Nicole took out the handful of diamonds Lil Michael gave her earlier. The diamonds glowed in the dim light. It was the embodiment of opulence.

"Lil Michael took these out. He still doesn't understand the value of these things, so you can take them back."

Clayton raised an eyebrow. The corners of his lips curled up into a warm smile.

"That's alright. Since he gave it to you, it's yours. If I take it back, he'll probably disown me..."

After that, Clayton nodded slightly at Eric in greeting.

"I'll head back upstairs then. Mr. Ferguson, Ms.

Stanton, thank you so much for sending him back."

Clayton ignored Nicole's surprised gaze and carried

Lil Michael away.

Eric did not accept his gratitude and grunted coldly, ignoring them.

Nicole froze for a moment. She speechlessly kept the handful of diamonds. 'So... Lil Michael's prodigal habit originates from Clayton?!'