After a while, Nicole gradually calmed her emotions, but her eyes were still a little red.

Clayton was heartbroken as he wiped the corners of her eyes. He reached out to rub her earlobes and sighed.

“Well, I have a surprise for you.”

Nicole looked at him, dumbfounded.

Clayton took out a document from the bag on the side.

Nicole opened it and froze.

“Isn’t this the 20% of shares that Mrs. Sloan transferred to you?”

Clayton nodded and smiled.

“Look at the bottom…”

Nicole swept a glance. Suddenly, her gaze deepened.

“You want me to hold it on your behalf?”

Clayton curled his lips as he sized up Nicole. He simply told her.

“Originally, I was concerned that you won’t have enough shares, or that Quavon bought others to dupe you, so the situation would be unfavorable to you then. That’s why I had someone prepare this document long ago.”

Nicole sniffled. “Turns out it’s a surprise!”

“But the surprise you gave me was even more unexpected. You’re one step ahead of me.”

Clayton loo