Allen looked at Nicole. There was deep hatred in her eyes. It was so unfamiliar as if a sharp dagger was pierced into his chest, exposing the darkness he was hiding under the light.

It was so painful and unbearable.

He had been trying to touch Nicole's bottom line. He had wondered about his position in Nicole's heart. But now, when he saw Nicole's cold, unfamiliar, and even hateful eyes, Allen found he could not bear it.

"Catherine, is it good for you to slander me like this?'

Allen felt endless pain. Everyone could see his disappointment and loneliness toward Nicole.

But Nicole said indifferently, "Did Mr. Brook plan to...