"Well, Mom, try the sweet and sour carp. It's delicious."
Nicole hurriedly stepped forward to smooth out a dispute.
Mrs. Green put on a faint smile.
"You go ahead. My blood glucose has been a little high lately, so I can't have something sweet."
Nicole was at a loss for what to do when she was refused.
This was the first time she had gotten along with Mrs. Green like this since she returned to the country.
It was truly awkward.
Samuel's expression changed slightly and said indifferently, "Mom's blood glucose has been high
recently. I think I'll let Blair check your body later. The dishes I cook are all a little sweet. If Mom can't
have them, let Wendy cook the meal for you alone."
Samuel's words were direct at Mrs. Green
Nicole was a little surprised.
Samuel had always treated Mrs. Green with respect. He had never spoken in such a harsh tone and
never treated Mrs. Green like this before. What exactly happened?
Mrs. Green paused for a moment and looked at Samuel. Suddenly, she smiled and said, "You are
really partial to your wife. I didn't eat the sweet and sour carp Nicole gave me. Do you have to treat me
like that? Are you chasing me away?"
"You told me to be nice to my wife. After all, she has suffered a lot with me. You also said that your
blood sugar had been a little high recently. I just listen to you."
Hearing that, Mrs. Green was a little unhappy.
"It doesn't matter. Mom doesn’t have to eat it. There's always something Mom can eat. Here are
bamboo shoots. Mom can have them."
Nicole mediated between them, picked up a bamboo shoot and gave it to Mrs. Green.
Mrs. Green looked at Nicole and smiled faintly, "Nicole is always filial. You are much better than
Samuel."
"It's better to have a daughter-in-law who is filial. This is an old saying. Mom has good luck. Aren't you
happy to have such a filial daughter-in-law?"
As soon as Samuel finished, Mrs. Green looked at him and said, "That's true."
After saying that, Mrs. Green lowered her head and had the meal silently.
It was a little awkward during the meal.
Mrs. Green returned to her room after lunch.
Only then did Nicole breathe a sigh of relief. She looked at Samuel and asked with confusion, "Did you
quarrel with Mom?"
"No."
Samuel smiled. Obviously, he put on a gentle expression when he looked at Nicole.
"Why did you talk to Mom in a mocking tone? What's up?"
"Nothing, I just can't see anyone pick on you."
Samuel's words surprised Nicole. Then, she smiled and said, "Actually, Mom didn't say anything wrong.
I didn't know that her blood sugar was a little high recently, so it was my fault."
"Her blood sugar is normal. I gave her the medical report yesterday."
Samuel did not give any face to Mrs. Green.
Nicole was surprised again.
"Why? Am I not doing well? Or is Mom unhappy because I go to City A to find you?"
Nicole couldn't figure out why Mrs. Green suddenly treated her like this. Maybe it was because she had
secretly gone to City A to save Samuel.
But she did that for Samuel, didn't she?
Samuel looked at Nicole and smiled, "Stop guessing. Perhaps Mom is going through a change of life."
"What nonsense are you talking about? How could she go through that at this age?"
"Perhaps her menopause has been prolonged. Alright, forget it. I'll accompany you out for a walk after
you finish your meal?"
Samuel changed the topic.
Nicole nodded.
They got up and went to the backyard.
Although most flowers were in the garden, there were some beautiful flowers and rockery in the
backyard.
Nicole and Samuel came to the pavilion and sat down. Looking at the koi in the pond, Nicole
whispered, "I really hope these koi can take away our bad luck. From now on, our family starts on the
right foot."
"It will."
Samuel held Nicole's hand.
Nicole snuggled up in his arms and gently wrapped her arms around his waist. She said, "I feel
everyone has changed when I come back. I feel like something is going on between you, Vincent, and
Mom. It's very awkward."
"You think too much. Don't worry. With me here, no one can bully you."
"I'm not afraid of being bullied. Besides, Mom treats me so well. Why would she bully me? Oh, don't
ignore your mom after you got married. She will be sad."
Nicole's words amused Samuel and he said, "Aren't you afraid that I will listen to my mom and treat you
badly?"
"You won't."
Nicole believed it.
Mrs. Green definitely wouldn't treat Nicole badly no matter how Samuel treated Nicole.
Samuel did not say anything.
Nicole looked at Samuel and said, "I want to see Tim. If you don't have time, I can go by myself."
"I'll accompany you. I've asked Jacob to give a big project of Eternal Group to the Louis family. Just
treat it as compensation for Tim saving me."
Hearing Samuel, Nicole felt a little uncomfortable.
"He didn't save you for money."
"I know, he did it for you."
Samuel said it slowly, and Nicole suddenly felt a little depressed.
"There's nothing between Tim and I. Even if he likes me, we just keep a friendship. Samuel, what do
you mean?"
"Nothing, I'm just telling the truth. Isn't that right? Tim can do anything for you, including saving me,
even if I am his love rival. Don't think too much. I'm not jealous or feel anything else. I'm really grateful
to him. Perhaps you think Tim doesn't need money, but the Louis family does."
Hearing Samuel, Nicole was puzzled.
"What do you mean?"
Samuel whispered, "Tim has been too arrogant in the business field and dealing with others for the
past few years. He has offended quite a few people. In the past, due to the foundation of the Louis
family and the ruthlessness of Tim, they dared not say anything. However, Tim went to save me and
came back with a broken leg. Somehow, the news got out, and those people began to hit him when he
was down. They all looked for the Louis family to cancel the order and the contract. The Louis family
was now in a precarious situation. Unfortunately, Tim didn't ask for help in order not to lose face. He
had been so busy recently that he didn't care about his broken leg. I only knew it from Blair. Therefore,
the Louis family definitely needs the business of Eternal Group right now."
"How could this be? How could those people be like this?"
Seeing that Nicole was a little excited, Samuel hurriedly said, "Don't be excited. Every dog has its day.
It is the truth. You can experience all emotions in the business field and life. Tim has been overbearing
in the Seapolis City for so many years. Now he is in trouble. Many people will hit him since he is down.
If the Green family is down one day, I might be worse off than Tim. After all, I have offended more
people."
"Don't say that. It won't happen."
Nicole held Samuel's hand and said, "Shall we go and see Tim later?"
"As long as you are fine, I will accompany you wherever you go."
Samuel was not jealous at all.
Nicole felt especially comforted.
"Should we go now?"
"Alright."
Samuel shook his head dotingly.
Nicole returned to her room and changed into a new set of clothes before she and Samuel left the
Green's by car.
Mrs. Green saw them leave from the window and whispered, "Where are Samuel and Nicole going?"
"They seem to go to the Louis’ to see Tim."
Mrs. Green didn't look good after hearing that.
"Nicole's idea?"
"It should be. After all, Tim saved Mr. Green for her. Mr. Green is very affectionate to Nicole. You can
rest assured now."
Wendy said with a smile, but Mrs. Green could not be happy.
"Rest assured? I hope so."
With that, Mrs. Green went back to her bed and lay down, preparing to take a nap.
Nicole and Samuel drove to the Louis Group.
There were a lot of people gathered at the entrance of the group. Among them were mostly reporters.
They came here to get news. There were also some businessmen who were discussing the
cancellation of the contract.
Nicole hadn't seen it before and thought that Samuel was exaggerating. After all, Tim had been in the
business field for so many years and had some prestige. Seeing this scene, Nicole felt upset
"Are they here to cancel the contract?"
"Yes, once they succeed, the shares of the Louis Group will probably hit limit down tomorrow."
Hearing Samuel's words, Nicole's eyes darkened.
It was all because of her!
If it wasn't for her, Tim wouldn't have gone to City A. If he hadn't gone to City A, his leg wouldn't have
been broken, and he wouldn't have gone through such an awful situation.
"There are too many people here. Let's go in by the back door, lest you are squashed."
Hearing Samuel, Nicole nodded slightly.
They drove to the back door. When they entered through the back door, the security guard saw Samuel
and Nicole. He wanted to tell Tim, but was stopped by Samuel.
"No need, we'll go up by ourselves."
"Mr. Tim said that he didn't want to see anyone, so I should let him know."
The security guard wanted to tell Tim about it, but was stopped by Samuel.
"If I don't go see him, your boss might not even be able to pay your salary this month. Think about it
clearly. I am your boss’ patron and a friend in need."
The security guard paused for a moment before opening up the door and letting Samuel and Nicole in.
The floor was covered with paper and many people had quitted.
When Nicole saw it, she felt very sad
As if sensing Nicole's mood, Samuel reached out to hug her shoulder and said softly, "Don't worry. I
won't let the Louis family fall."
"Will you really help him?"
Nicole looked at Samuel with concern.
"Silly woman, I know what you're thinking. He likes you. To me, he's my love rival. Are you afraid that I'll
hit him when he falls? Don't worry. I am not so wicked. Besides, he went to City A to save me, even if
he did it for you. I won't let the Louis family collapse anyway. Don't worry, okay?"
As he spoke, he stretched out his finger and gently scratched Nicole's nose.
Nicole said gratefully, "Thank you, Samuel." "I'm your man. You don't need to thank me. Let's go."
Samuel carried Nicole to the door of Tim's office.
Just as they were about to knock on the door, the door was opened and a pen holder was thrown
towards Nicole's head.
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