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