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 a loss. I’m afraid that Isaac won’t be able to keep his position as CEO!”

Nicole’s eyes widened. How could such big news be kept hidden without a hint of leakage?

“It’s you?”

Clayton laughed. “He’s the one who set me up and wanted to short my stocks. From an outsider’s perspective, I was manipulating the stock market in order to run away, but the money went to Isaac.”

“So, he got a taste of shorting and bet on the whole Sloan Corporation?”

Nicole asked.

Clayton gave Nicole an appreciative