The Deserted Rich Beauty (Nicole and eric)
Chapter 628 Ask For a Scolding

The department head's face instantly paled as beads of sweat dripped down his forehead. His body began to tremble.

The atmosphere in the meeting room was instantly condensed. The others at the table did not dare to breathe loudly as they were afraid of getting implicated.

Eric was in a good mood earlier and even comforted the department head who made a mistake prior to this and encouraged him to continue his efforts. However, in the blink of an eye, Eric suddenly became stern, harsh, and unreasonable.

Was Eric's mood swings too sudden, or was his subordinate just too unlucky?

Mitchell, who was on the side, also dared not make a sound. In his heart, he silently mourned for this project department head that was chided. Perhaps this was fate.

Eric seemed to have fallen into cold sinking darkness. His gloomy gaze swept across that department head.

"Send a detailed report to my office before the end of the day. Otherwise, you can hand in your resignation."

After that, Eric did not bother to glance at the others and strode out of the meeting room.

Mitchell was startled and hurriedly took the phone that Eric threw on the table, then followed Eric with hurried steps.

"President..." Mitchell handed the phone to Eric.

Eric glanced at it and took it as he said in a deep and cold voice, "I asked you to keep an eye on Nicole. Do you know that she went to a meeting with Clayton Sloan?"

Mitchell was stunned. "Ms. Stanton's meeting is in the neighboring city, to which you've also received an invite. I've mentioned it to you before, but since the content of the meeting didn't seem important, you asked me to politely decline it. Mr. Sloan should be back in three days according to his schedule..."

Thus, Mitchell really did not know that Clayton came back early!

Clayton Sloan looked harmless and gentle, but his ability in Wall Street should not be underestimated. It was a little tough to keep an eye on such an influential person.

Eric's face did not have a trace of warmth as he pushed his office door open. "When will it end?"

"The meeting is only for the afternoon. Ms. Stanton will probably return in the evening..."

Eric coldly swept him a glance. He was very dissatisfied with the word "probably".

Mitchell's head hung even lower as he braced himself

and added, "It's too late for you to go now..."

After all, Eric still had a few important meetings later.

After a long time, Eric commanded, "Get out!"

"Yes, sir."

Mitchell answered and retreated.

Eric's heart finally calmed down, but thinking of Nicole being with that shady Clayton made Eric feel like a million ants were devouring his heart. It was unbearable. The stern look in his eyes became more intense.

Clayton was more difficult to deal with than Xander, but no matter how difficult, Clayton would surely have his weakness.

'No one can snatch Nicole from me!' Eric thought.

To avoid additional annoyances, Nicole did not intend to go back to Atlanta that night.

She checked into the hotel because she did not want to face her show of gratitude that would be displayed on all LED screens in Atlanta.

That was really the dumbest request!

Nicole dressed casually and wore a cap, then went out shopping by herself.

No one was there to accompany her. After all, Logan still had many things to deal with, and she did not

have friends in this city.

The dusk sky gradually dimmed from a sky blue to a deep blue and finally sank into complete darkness.

The cool breeze gently rustled the leaves around her.

Nicole walked through a small park and went straight to the mall.

Seeing some major luxury brands there, Nicole's hands felt a little itchy.

She went in without much thought and happily went on a shopping spree.

"This... That too... Wrap it all up..."

Dressed in a low profile and a cap, no one recognized Nicole. However, when the store attendants saw the way she bought things that she fancied without batting an eyelid, they were all stunned. Everyone could not wait to serve her and let her shop to her heart's content.

Nicole bought quite a few things and had them sent directly to the hotel.

She came out with the receipts, which she casually stuffed into her pockets as she went upstairs.

Suddenly, she saw some bodyguards dressed in all black in the front...