Nicole’s body stiffened slightly. Although it was indeed hard on Clayton, who would say it so frankly?

She curled her lips and said, “Then you should take a good rest for a few days. Give yourself a vacation?”

Clayton smiled warmly. He did not have the slightest intention of letting go of her.

“I’m afraid I can’t. There’s still a tough battle coming up.”

Nicole looked at him in disbelief.

A trace of imperceptible ruthlessness crossed Clayton’s eyes.

“The Sloan family sustained too much of