Chapter 985

Using an Injury to Gain Sympathy

Clayton raised his eyebrows. There was a hint of coldness in his smile.

However, Clayton was relieved. Since he achieved his goal, it was time to leave.

Clayton slowly stood up and spoke with a n irritating tone.

“I should be going now, Mr. Ferguson. Nicole will be worried if I stay any longer.”

Clayton ignored Eric’s murderous gaze and stood up.

He smiled faintly at Eric.

Eric was clearly provoked by the words. His eyes twitched fiercely and carried a scarlet killing intent.

This damned Clayton Sloan was always challenging Eric’s limits time and time again.

The next second, Eric could no longer hold back. The blood in his body surged a s his anger reached an
extreme point.

Abruptly, Eric crossed the table, grabbed Clayton’s collar, and yanked him forward, then swung a fist at
him.

“Just you wait, Clayton. I won’t let you off easily!”

The corner of Clayton’s mouth was bleeding, and half of his face was bruised, painting his gentle and
scholarly face with color. It was particularly eye catching

Clayton reached out and gently wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth before smiling at Eric.

He did not look angry, nor did he plan to fight back.



It was as if a little injury was to be expected

“Goodbye, Mr. Ferguson.”

He gave Eric a look and turned around to leave the office where the air was extremely cold.

There was a violent movement behind him as if something shattered.

Clayton remembered the valuable

ornament on the desk and secretly lamented its destruction…

Mitchell looked at Clayton coming out calmly with a bruised nose and a smile seemingly on his face.

He was instantly a little puzzled. ‘Why is Clayton so happy after being beaten up?’

Suddenly, a phrase flashed in his mind.

‘Was Clayton trying to use his injury to gain sympathy?’

In Stanton Mansion.

Nicole froze the moment she returned to the mansion.

Aida was here.

Kai, who often disappeared, obediently followed the butler around like a punching bag.

Floyd greeted Nicole when she entered.

“What took you so long to come back?”

Everyone laughed and looked at her. Nicole felt baffled, but she still greeted Aida enthusiastically.



She said awkwardly and politely, “Why didn’t you tell me that Aida was coming? I came back empty-
handed…”

Aida smiled gently. “Don’t be so courteous. I didn’t come here to receive

gifts.”

Grant patted her shoulder dotingly and looked at Nicole. “Don’t worry. Let Kai give her something on your
behalf.” 2

Kai came out of the kitchen wearing an

apron.

“Where are all your manners?”

They really took advantage of Kai regardless of time and place.


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