Chapter 1288 Ambition


    Ryan hung up without saying a word, and his face was as dark as a thundercloud. Even pedestrians


    passing by could sense his rage, and they scurried off, leaving him alone. Clutching his phone tightly,


    his bloodshot eyes gave him a wild, almost demented appearance. "Evelyn…" he seethed, infuriated


    that someone like Evelyn could dare to threaten him.


    Suddenly, Nicole''s name echoed in his mind, a bitter reminder. He recalled when "that person"


    intervened to save her from impending death. She''s lucky. I can''t believe "that person" wants to protect


    her. Still, it doesn''t matter. Once I take over the Gardners, "that person" would show up, and I will also


    take him down. Soon, everything will be mine. It''s not a big deal when Nicole''s fate was only


    temporarily postponed. At this thought, Ryan''s foul mood dissipated, reced by a confident spring in


    his step as he hastily left the hospital. A promising futurey ahead, and no one could stand in his way.


    Meanwhile, the uing event at the research center was a festive asion, with employees


    adorning the venue splendidly. Even Nicole was made to buy some lovely dresses in the nearest mall.


    Since she was the head of this center, she couldn''t afford to appear in cheap attire at the event.


    With Roxanna upied by rehearsals, Chloe assumed the role of outfit coordinator for Nicole that


    night.


    In the meantime, Nicole nced down at her arm, where Chloe''s arm was linked with hers. A warm


    smile spread across her face in response to Chloe''s gesture. In a light-hearted tone, she quickly


    exined, "I have a ton of clothes in my closet. They''re new, so I don''t have to buy anything." This was


    the reason she had been reluctant to join Chloe outside.


    "No. You''re getting a hot dress today. How are you supposed to face everyone otherwise?" Chloe''s


    animated demeanor was a pleasant departure from her usual self. As she spoke, she tightened her grip


    on Nicole''s arm, afraid she might suddenly slip away. I''ll be in trouble if that happens, she thought to


    herself.


    "Is this necessary?" Nicole felt lighthearted, relishing the opportunity to tease her. Seeing Chloe this


    animated was a rarity, so she seized the chance to y around.


    "Of course. We must let the other employee know that we''re rich," Chloe asserted confidently as she


    pinched Nicole''s face.


    Nicole might be Chloe''s boss, but they were good friends. Only Chloe could address her by her first


    name; others were confined to "Miss Anderson." Although Nicole wasn''t fond of formality, rules were


    necessary to maintain order. If they had no rules, the ce would''ve been in shambles.


    Amused, Nicole stifled herughter as Chloe realized she was being teased, and she delivered a light


    swat to Nicole''s backside—avoiding other sensitive areas. Nevertheless, Nicole''s current mischief


    didn''t obscure that she was two months pregnant.


    Then, Chloe''s gaze softened as she affectionately caressed Nicole''s belly. "Almost three months."


    The research center''s employees adored children, but the prospect of childbirth daunted Chloe. The


    courage it took to endurebor was beyond her. Thus, she respected Nicole, who willingly embraced


    the painful process, all for a man''s sake. Indeed, that was for Colton—a decent man if he didn''t have a


    child with Evelyn.


    Meanwhile, her mind seemed to drift as she caressed Nicole''s belly. Noticing Chloe''s distraction, Nicole


    suppressed herughter. "Someone''s spacing out."


    After hearing this, Chloe snapped back and shook her head. "I wasn''t. Now pick whatever you like,


    Nicole. We''ll buy everything." Exclusive content ? by N?(v)el/Dr/ama.Org.