The Deserted Rich Beauty (Nicole and eric)
Chapter 556 He Had to Make a Fool of Himself

Nicole swirled the drink in her glass. Her fingers were long, slender, and flawless like a beautiful work of art.

Nothing happened between them that night. Even if something did happen, this was her answer.

Eric wanted people to misunderstand their relationship, so she would deal with it in her own way.

He was making such a big show of it even before he managed to win her heart. It showed how much Eric was hung up on Nicole.

From an outsider's point of view, Nicole was the more open-minded one among them.

Thus, Eric's advantage was considered worthless.

The people around heard it and wanted to pretend that they did not hear anything.

This was too much information to bear.

Who dared to laugh at Eric Ferguson?

Gerard choked for a moment. 'I was wrong... I shouldn't have asked Nicole to help me! These two were like fire and ice!'

The meal ended up being tasteless. Fortunately, it was not too awkward. Everyone went back satisfied.

Gerard followed Eric's people out to make arrangements, so Nicole and Eric were left in the

private room.

Nicole picked up her bag and wanted to leave.

Eric called out to her. Looking at her slim and beautiful back, he suppressed the restlessness in his heart and spoke.

"Do you know what's the difference between me and Gerard?"

Nicole was speechless.

He stood up and walked over.

"His wife has been his classmate for eight years, and now they're ready to have a second child."

His voice was low and raspy as he stared intently at her.

Nicole was puzzled by this sudden drop of random information.

Eric continued, "I'm single, so you should look at me more."

His words were tinged with jealousy and bitterness.

Nicole pursed her lips and swept a glance at Eric speechlessly. She then turned on her heels and left.

Eric was really annoying.

It was drizzling and windy outside.

As soon as Nicole went out, the driver came to pick her up with an umbrella.

Nicole never had the habit of driving after a business dinner even though she did not drink.

Once Nicole left, Gerard came back and saw Eric sitting there like a statue, with a cigarette in hand.

He walked over and patted Eric on the shoulder.

"Mr. Ferguson, you still have a long way to go..."

Their relationship returned to normal after a meal. They were both adults, so they would not get hung up over an insignificant issue. Eric took a puff and resumed his usual cold and noble temperament.

"Are you making fun of me?"

"I won't dare." Gerard denied it.

"Let me ask you something."

Gerard said, "Ask away."

Eric solemnly examined his expression. "Do you usually have much contact with her privately?"

Gerard's face turned white. He understood what Eric meant. 'Was he jealous of me tonight?'

He pushed up his glasses. "Mr. Ferguson, I don't have much contact with her. You're there every time we meet."

Gerard wanted to make it clear because he did not want Eric to blame him just because Nicole did not like him. Eric knew that Gerard was telling the truth.

'Heh, so she did this just to provoke me? I just had to make a fool of myself in the second half of the dinner... J

Eric stubbed out the cigarette in his hand with force. His fingertips turned white.

He looked at Gerard with raised eyebrows. "For that project involving Clayton Sloan, it'll be more worthless the longer it's delayed, right?" Gerard nodded. "I'll urge them to speed up the progress."

Eric got up and patted Gerard's shoulder.

"There's no rush. We just got through such a major event, so let the scientists take a break."

Gerard was speechless.

The next day at the Stanton Mansion.

Nicole lived in her apartment for two days. Although it was quiet, it was inconvenient. She thought of getting a long-term nanny.

She went back home for lunch. Even though Floyd did not see Nicole in two days, he felt like it had been a month and was so excited to see her. He ordered all her favorite food to be made and kept putting food on her plate.

Kai shook his head with jealousy on the side with Tigger on his lap. He stroked Tigger's fur with his left hand while he held a soup spoon with his right hand.

"Dad, Lil N isn't your only child!" Kai gritted his teeth and reminded his father.

Floyd perfunctorily picked up a piece of mango and put it on Kai's plate. "Eat it."

Kai gulped. "I'm allergic to mangoes!"

Floyd looked at him with surprise. "Since when are you allergic to mangoes?" Kai was speechless.