Chapter 48

Inside the car, Nicole could hear the

lovely and soothing sound of music that

was like a refreshing stream of water to

her ears. It was her favorite violin piece.

Serenade‘

Nicole finally felt relaxed at this moment.

She tugged at the hem of her dress in

fascination, seemingly thinking about

something.

Grant glanced to the side at his sister. ‘Lil

N, is Ian Caner pursuing you?”

He could see at a glance that there was

something fishy with Ian Carter.

Nicole paused her movements and

was startled. “Nah. he’s Ius! fooling

around. He’ll be back to normal in a

couple of days.‘

Gram looked away and laughed ‘That’s

good ’

‘You don’t like him?‘

That was strange. The Stantons always

had a good relationship with the Carters.

Otherwise. they would not have allowed

Nicole to gel close to Ian and Hugh.

‘He’s had too many girlfriends, and his

private life is too messy. He’s not suitable

for you, but if you’re happy…’ Grant was a

little hesitant.

Nicole laughed, “What are you impIymg°

How can I go for my friend? Besides, I’m

not interested in men right now. I just

want to focus on my career”

Grant was visibly satisfied with this

answer. ‘Yes, men are nothing. You can

have as many as you want. Just take

Lady” Tattle Bar. Since Eric Ferguson called them out for drinks, his buddies, who were nearby. went

there as long as they could make it Inside the private room, Eric already had several empty bottles in

front of him before his friends arrived. Keith med to stop Enc, but he did not manage to and could only

watch on the side.

Colton White and the others who came later were shocked to see this scene. Eric had not looked like

this for many years. The last time he got so drunk was when Hendrick died ‘What’s going on?” Their

friends came an alarmed. ‘Why did you guys start drinking already?” A glass of cold whiskey slipped

down Eric’s throat, but his face did not change i n the slightest. He extended his hand Sit.‘ Everyone

sat down in amazement. Keith was sober and poured them all a glass. Bros should go through thick

and thin together, am I right?’ Colton looked at Keith and asked, “Bro, what happened here?” Keith

pursed his lips. ‘What else could it b e? It must be because of his stupid ex- wife…‘

However. he dared not say it out loud

Enc’s eyes darkened as waves of

emotions tumbled more. He tugged on

hrs messy shut collar and revealed his

collarbone “I was married for three years

but dIdn’t produce you guys to Nicole D

0 you guys know her?”

This name was very popular recently, so

who would not know her?

“Just because of her? Ferg, you both

aren’t of the same social status. so

divorce is just a matter of ume. Don’! be s

o sad. Speaking of which, we should even

celebrate it”

Keith was desperately trying to stop

Cotton with his eyes but to no avail.

“Yeah! She’s not on our level, so there’s n

0 need to introduce her. You don’t even

like her, so we’ve never acknowledged her

as our ‘sister-in-law’.” ‘Right. didn’t she marry you with a motive? We’ve seen gold diggers before, s o

don’t take it to heart.” ‘Look, it’s because of my acquiescence that Nicole got hurt. ‘Eric’s mood was

very complex and he felt frustrated ‘She had a motive? I can’t think of what

her motive lS.. She didn’t spend a penny 0f

what l gave her and even threw it all out

at that party when she fought with Wendy.

She didn’t want anything when she

asked for a divorce and left without

taking a cent. My family bullied her like

that yet she didn’t say a word and even

acted like everything was fine in front of

me… My friends ignored her, yet she just

shrunk into her shell quietly and didn’t

even complain… What exactly did she

want then?’

The alcohol gave him a bumping sensation

down his throat. Keith the blabbermouth

then told everyone what happened

tonight. Colton and the others were

unfazed by it and kept drinking.

‘Ferg, you’re just soft-hearted It’s not

your fault. so why are you blaming

yourself?”

“Yeah, she asked for it Women just like to find trouble for themselves if she had a

problem, she should’ve told you in time. If

she kept it to herself, who can help her?‘

“Who doesn’t have some conflicts at

home? She can’t blame anyone for not

being able to handle your mother and

sister…“

‘Stop thinking about it. Since she wanted

a divorce, she should make a clean break

You don’t owe each other anything. so

why torture yourself so much ? Don’t go

looking for trouble,”

“Keith, you usually have a lot of tricks up

your sleeve. why don’t dare to…. my nudes are still with her…”

“hahahahahahahah….”

Everyone drank to then heart’s content,

and Enc even more so In a daze, he

remembered Nicole’s face when she

looked at mm with disgust ‘SInce she

wants us to be strangers. should I fulfill

her wish?