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Otherwise, it would be a joke. 

Just then, Michael walked over and draped his arm around her shoulders. 

“My mom gave me this project. I have every right to ask about it. 

“Besides, you said you wanted to work on it together to strengthen your bond as a couple. 

“I just got engaged to Yvette recently. We’re the ones who should be working on our bond.” Alice countered, “So, you want to compete with us?” 

Eric asked more directly, “Are you doing this for the Nolans or the Martinezes?” 

Michael froze for a second. 

That question basically kicked him out of the Nolan Group. 

But it didn’t matter much. 

Ruby was setting up a new company anyway. 

Once those two idiots returned, Nolan Group would be hollow. 

Even if they won, it would just be an empty victory. 

Before he came, Ruby had already told him. 

If he could do the project, then do it. If not, he must slow Eric down enough to buy time. 

“Eric, you’re acting aggressively. Should I say Nolans or Martinezes?” 

He tossed the question back. 

Eric sneered. “It doesn’t matter. Your decision doesn’t carry any weight.” 

That line alone humiliated Michael. 

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As the second scion of the Nolans, he was one of the elites among the young generation in Mapleford. 

People always bowed and respected him. 

Beautiful women were constantly around him. 

He had never been publicly humiliated like that. 

He took a deep breath. “Eric, you’re just as disgustingly arrogant as ever!” 

Eric’s expression didn’t change, though there was a hint of contempt in his eyes. 

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“Congrats then. You’ll feel that disgust for years.” 

He was calm, yet he sent a fatal blow. 

Michael’s face darkened. He truly wanted to kill Eric now. 

From birth, he’d always lived in Eric’s shadow. 

And even now, nothing had changed. He couldn’t accept it. 

Before becoming a vegetable, Eric had been impressive. 

But three–plus years away had cost him chances. 

So maybe Michael could still surpass him. 

“Eric, words won’t help. 

“Getting this project and doing it well. That’s what matters.” 

Eric snorted coldly. “Cool. Good luck with that.” 

Then, he took Alice’s hand. 

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“We haven’t really explored the town since we arrived. I’ll take Alice for a walk. You all just do as you please.” 

Alice felt a little awkward at first, but his hand was warm. 

When he held her hand, it felt like her heart was wrapped in that same comforting heat. 

She actually didn’t bother dealing with Jasper and the others and followed Eric. 

Emma and Clayton went along naturally. 

Yvette watched their backs, her expression stormy. 

Michael stepped up beside her and sneered. 

“Still hung up on Eric, huh?” 

Yvette’s thoughts were interrupted. A sharp trace of resentment appeared in her eyes. 

“There’s nothing between us like you think.” 

Michael didn’t believe her. 

“Fine. As long as you don’t embarrass me in public, I’ll consider myself lucky.” 

Yvette glared back. “Same to you. Don’t make me look bad, or else…” 

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Michael sneered. “I’m a man. I can be with whoever I want. It’s just a fling. If you did the same, people would call you a slut.” 

Yvette wanted to slap him, but too many people were around. 

If she caused a scene, rumors could hurt the project’s progress. 

“Hmph, Michael, I’m warning you,” she said, stepping closer and lowering her voice. 

“Our marriage is just business. Don’t think my family is weaker than before, so you can do whatever you 

want. 

“You haven’t even seen what I’m capable of. 

“Want to make life miserable? Go ahead and try me.” 

Michael looked at her sharp, cold features and shivered inexplicably. 

He backed off right away. 

Alice led Eric up the mountain to the place she had lived as a child. 

Compared to before, it was cleaner, with some daily essentials inside. If they weren’t in a hurry to leave, the supplies would last them three days. 

The venomous snake farm behind the place was shut down. 

Previously, the police had coordinated with the fire department, using technology to safely remove the snakes. 

To prevent any stragglers, they also scattered some snake–repelling powder around. 

The air smelled strongly of realgar. 

Alice led him to the courtyard and found a stone stump to sit on. 

“You grew up here?” 

Eric looked around. Though simple, the place felt cozy and peaceful. 

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