Chapter 660 Mysterious Big Shot

When Nicole heard Clayton’s words, her heart thumped.

She suddenly felt very complicated She looked at Clayton and suddenly understood that his purpose
for attending the auction today was not the contract, which was the second auction item, but this string
of black pearls in front of her. All of a sudden, Nicole felt a little touched.

In the next second, Clayton raised his hand again. His voice was gentle and calm, without the slightest
pressure “S500 million.” Eric’s harsh eyes swept over, and Clayton met his gaze with just a faint smile.

The two men’s temperaments were clearly very different, but at this time, they were on par and
uncompromising Nicole understood that Eric might just want to compete, targeting Clayton, who was
beside her She opened her mouth and wanted to stop this unwarranted game of dispute However, she
heard the host shockingly interrupting the bidding, “Ladies and gentlemen, a mysterious bid came in
from a foreign channel for $880 million. Is there anyone who would like to bid a higher price than this?”
When the words fell, there was silence all around the room Even Eric’s face sank.

So did Clayton’s Nicole, however, was relieved It was not that she could not afford this. It was probably
a small amount for Eric and Clayton It was just that when she watched them bid, she felt extraordinarily
awkward. No matter who won the bid, it would not end well.

Eric and Clayton were both hesitant to continue bidding Nicole cleared her throat and spoke in a warm
voice. Since there’s a mysterious big shot abroad who wants it so much, I think it must be of great
significance to them, so I think it’s better to let them have it.” The crowd hurriedly echoed.

“Yes… “Ms. Stanton is right!” “That foreigner might be a friend, so let’s not create unnecessary conflict.”
Eric was also tom. He did not want to let Clayton get his way because Clayton probably wanted to use
this as a show of goodwill to Nicole However, Nicole did not look like she was interested.



‘Forget it, I’ll let that foreigner have it.” Eric thought. The host said, “$880 million going once! $880
million going twice $880 million sold! The dust settled. The third auction item was sold to the
mysterious big shot who refused to disclose their real name, so everyone secretly speculated without
any clues. Clayton returned empty-handed. He did not feel regretful but a little guilty.

At the moment, he had several important projects that were in precarious situations, and their
international partnership needed urgent repair. Thus, he could not rashly continue bidding lest he
offended a friend. “I’m really sorry, Ms. Stanton. It was meant to be a New Year gift for you.”

Nicole was stunned. She then quickly shook her head and smiled. “It’s too expensive, Mr. Sloan. I
wouldn’t dare to accept it.” Just as she said this, she saw Erie walking towards them Eric’s gloomy
eyes swept over Clayton and landed on Nicole “Are you going out for New Year’s?” Eric said casually
and naturally Nicole raised her eyebrows. “No.” Eric was satisfied with this answer.

“Are you having dinner at home for New Year’s Eve?” Generally, affluent families like theirs would not
miss the opportunity to gather and would usually have New Year’s Eve dinner together. Some even
chartered hotels to celebrate the New Year However, Nicole’s family was extremely homey.

They usually ate New Year’s Eve dinner at home Some of the maids were on vacation, leaving only the
butler and an older maid, so the task of preparing for New Year’s Eve dinner this year fell on Kai. Nicole
nodded and was just about to leave when Eric suddenly spoke “I have a document in my car that
Gerard asked me to pass to you. Come with me to get it.” After that, he left, looking tall and upright.
Nicole frowned. “This guy with his bossy attitude. Who does he think that he’s ordering around?


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