"Have they had their eyes on us?"
Nicole asked as she ate.
Samuel's eyes turned cold.
"Enjoy your food. I'll take care of it."
After they finished speaking, a few people surrounded them.
One of the burly men stepped on the stool and said fiercely while resting his hands on the wrist, "You’re
not from around here, are you? Do you know who runs this place?"
Such a classic line made Nicole laugh involuntarily.
"How dare you laugh? Give us a few million today, or you have to stay!"
Samuel's expression immediately changed.
"Say that again?"
"I will! And I will even touch her. So what?"
As he spoke, the man indecently reached out his hand towards Nicole, wanting to touch her face.
Samuel put on a gloomy face and quickly grabbed the man's arm and twisted it. A loud cracking sound
was heard. The man immediately began to howl.
"My arm!"
Samuel asked with a serious face, "Who asked you to be here?"
"I don't know what you're talking about. Quickly let go of me, or I'll make you suffer!"
Samuel directly kicked him away.
Nicole finished her meal gracefully. Looking at the scene in front of her, she sighed and shook her
head.
"I really feel sorry for you. You come to block us without knowing our background. Do you want to die?"
When the other men saw how powerful Samuel was, they immediately felt a little timid and started to
retreat one by one.
"Hey, don't leave!"
The man who was kicked was wailing on the ground. Seeing his men quickly run away, he couldn't help
but shout.
Samuel didn't bother to pay attention to them. Seeing that Nicole had finished, he asked softly, "Are
you full?"
"Yes, let's go."
Nicole stood up. Samuel helped her to the front of the car, only to find that the tire had been punctured.
Samuel frowned.
However, Nicole stopped him and said, "Forget it. You didn't even have time to eat before. Hurry up."
As she spoke, she handed the food that she had packed to Samuel.
"I have no appetite," Samuel said in a low voice. "I'll go to the nearby 4S store to buy another car later."
"There's no need to buy it. You'll get a puncture. Don't you see? These people are deliberately trying to
stop us from going to the Miller's house. Although we don't know who they are, they will probably keep
blocking us."
After hearing what Nicole said, Samuel paused for a moment. Then he said in a low voice, "Then are
we still going?"
"Yes. But we don't have to drive. We can take a taxi or take a bus. Isn't it a new experience for you?"
Seeing Nicole's mischievous expression, Samuel was cheered up.
"Whatever you say."
Samuel had the food that Nicole packed for him. Even if it was ordinary pasta, he found it very
delicious.
After the meal, they rested for a while. Then, leaving behind the car, they hitched a ride to the Miller's.
The car was owned by a young couple. Seeing how close Nicole and Samuel were, the girl said
enviously, "Only after a woman gets pregnant will her husband treat her like this, right?"
Nicole looked at Samuel and said with a smile, "He has always been like this. This is our second child."
"Second child? You are too courageous."
The girl's surprised expression made Nicole feel a little embarrassed.
When the boy saw Nicole's behavior, he hurriedly said to the girl beside him, "Arlene, don't disturb her."
"Got it."
The girl stretched out her hand towards Nicole.
"Hello, my name is Arlene. This is my boyfriend. His name is Tammie."
Nicole was just about to utter her name. But when she remembered that she and Samuel's identities
were sensitive, she just smiled, "My name is Marina. This is my husband."
"Marina, have a rest. I'll call you when we get there."
"Alright."
Nicole smiled and ended the conversation.
Samuel did not comment on Nicole's reaction.
He had been sitting beside Nicole.
With Samuel around, Nicole was naturally at ease.
She leaned her head against Samuel's shoulder and said in a low voice, "I'll sleep for a while."
"Alright, I'm here. Sleep peacefully."
After it, Nicole sniffed Samuel's familiar aura and fell asleep.
After a while, Nicole woke up. Seeing that the sky was getting dark, she moved a little.
"You're awake?"
Samuel hurriedly asked.
"Mm, why did the car stop? Where are Arlene and his boyfriend?"
"They went to the bathroom."
Samuel took off his coat and put it on Nicole's shoulder.
"It is getting cold. Put it on. Do you want to go to the bathroom?"
"Alright."
Nicole pulled her coat and got out of the car.
The wind outside was indeed a little cold.
Nicole tightened her coat and went to the nearby public toilet. However, before she could enter, she
heard Tammie's voice from inside.
"Arlene, why did you tell them our real names?"
"Why not? Why need I hide my identity and lie?"
Arlene returned straightforwardly.
Tammie said unhappily, "They've lied to us. Why are you so honest? When we get to the front, we can
find an excuse and let them get out of the car."
"What are you talking about? Marina is pregnant. It's a bit immoral for you to leave them behind."
Tammie sighed, "Do you believe that she's really pregnant? Who knows if she lied to us or not. Let me
tell you, this woman should be Nicole, not Marina."
Nicole frowned.
Tammie knew her?
Arlene was obviously surprised.
"How do you know her name?"
"Let me tell you the truth. I went to Allen's place yesterday."
"Your uncle, Allen?"
Nicole instantly understood.
Tammie was Allen's nephew!
During her five years in the Brook's, Nicole had no idea how big the Brook family was. She only knew
that Allen was the youngest son of Rachel and that he had four older brothers and two older sisters.
However, what she did not expect was that this matter had something to do with Allen.
Perhaps from the beginning when Allen told Lucas about Laurence's accident, this matter had already
been related to the Brook family.
Why did the Brooks turn against her and Samuel?
Because Samuel launched an offensive against the Brooks?
Or something else?
Both she and Samuel thought too well of Allen. Five years ago, Allen had the heart to attack Zoe, even
though Zoe didn't know anything. He wouldn't care about the father-son relationship, which lasted five
years, and show mercy to Lucas.
Nicole got angry.
Tammie said in a low voice, "Let me tell you. Nicole used to be with my uncle. They have been together
for five years and even have children. My grandmother has never agreed to their marriage. That's why
there is no wedding. Afterwards, Nicole returned to China and somehow hooked Samuel. She
abandoned my uncle. She even made my family bankrupted by joining forces with Samuel. This
woman has been blacklisted by the Brooks. Grandma has sent us Nicole's photo. I know her even if
she turns into ashes. Yesterday, I went to Allen's house. Allen is instructing someone to stop her from
coming to Shore City. I feel that Allen still has feelings for her. So, get them out of the car somewhere
up ahead. I have been merciful to them for I don't do anything to them. "
Nicole was furious.
Who started this rumor?
They even claimed that she was a coquettish woman!
Since when was she with Allen?
Since when did she have a child with Allen?
Rachel must have told others so as to protect the reputation of the Brook family.
However, Nicole did not act impulsively. After knowing Tammie's identity, she and Samuel would be on
guard. Even if Tammie did not let her get off, she would do so.
After hearing Tammie's words, Arlene said, "I can't tell that Nicole has such great ability. Why do you
think they go to Shore City? How does she know that you and your uncle have come to Shore City?
Will Nicole target your family? Why don't we just knock them out and send them back to Seapolis City?
They should be from Seapolis City."
"No need. Allen still has a lot of influence in my family. I'm afraid that if I offend Nicole, Allen will make
things difficult for me. Let's just pretend that we haven't seen them before."
After Tammie finished speaking, Nicole quietly retreated.
Seeing her return, Samuel hurriedly asked, "Why has it been so long?"
"Let's go. We won't take this car anymore."
"What's happened?"
Samuel was puzzled.
Nicole told Samuel what she had just heard.
Samuel frowned.
"The Brooks are truly shameless."
"Alright, don't bother with them. What I want to know now is that since Allen asked Lucas to tell us that
something happened to Laurence, why did he ask someone to stop us from going to the Brook's
halfway? Don't you think this is a bit contradictory?"
When Samuel heard Nicole's question, he hurriedly said, "Forget it. We will find it out. Let's go first and
leave some money for them. Just pretend that we don't know anything."
"Alright."
Nicole and Samuel packed up their belongings, left some fare on their seats, and then left the car.
When Tammie and Arlene returned, they did not see Nicole or Samuel. Instead, they discovered the
money on the car seat.
"Do they really think we're taxi drivers?"
Arlene looked at the money with disdain.
"Forget it. It's best if they leave, so that we don't have to do anything difficult. Let's go. Let's pretend
that we don't know anything. Don't tell my uncle."
"I see."
They let go of the episode and continued their journey.
After Nicole and Samuel left, they found a coffee shop.
Samuel ordered a cup of hot water for Nicole.
Nicole said in a low voice, "Do you think Arlene is one of the Millers? How much do you know about the
Miller family?"
"Not much. I only know that Adela's father is a famous professor. I have no contact with his family
members. What do you want to say?"
Samuel figured out Nicole was implying something.
"I once met Allen in front of the Miller's. He helped me with my cosmetic surgery, and later, I looked like
Adela after that. Was that really a coincidence? I felt it normal before, but now I think that there might
be some conspiracy that we don't know. Tammie is a Brook, and he is Arlene's boyfriend. If Arlene is a
Miller, is it possible that the two families will be united by marriage?" However, I have never heard of
the Miller family before, perhaps because this family is in Shore City. But I have a strange feeling. "
Nicole said in a low voice.
Samuel hurriedly took out the phone and called Zac.
"Help me investigate the Miller family. Yes, Professor Miller's family."
After hanging up, Samuel saw that Nicole was still frowning and said softly, "Alright, don't think about it.
We will find it out. You don't need to worry too much now. Leave these things to me."
"Yes."
After they waited for a while, Zac called.
"Mr. Green, we've found something."
"Speak."
Samuel turned on the speakerphone directly, saving Nicole the inconvenience.
Zac said in a low voice, "The Miller family is a middle-sized one. It is said that it was a large clan
decades ago, but it was torn apart later. Afterwards, one man gathered all the members of the Miller
family together. However, they were very low-key. A common phenomenon in the Miller family is that
girls will be sent out."
"What do you mean?"
Nicole hurriedly asked.
Zac paused for a moment. Thinking that without Samuel's permission, Nicole would not hear him. Zac
explained, "It means they have no difference from the women in ancient times. In other words, most of
the women in the Miller family are used for business and political marriages. Or they marry to powerful
local dignitaries. In that case, even though the Miller family isn't a big family and doesn't have much
influence, they have well connections in the political, business, and military circles."
Samuel and Samuel exchanged a serious glance.
"Any other discoveries?"
"Yes."
Zac paused for a moment before he said, "Laurel, the old Mrs. Green, is also a Miller. I also find out
that Ballard's lover Bella, and her younger brother Zedd are from a collateral branch of the Miller family.
They are not valued very much. As for the specific situation, I can't find out. I can only say that it’s hard
to deal with the Miller family."
Nicole was shocked again.
Laurel was actually from the same family as Bella and Zedd!
According to the rules of the Miller family, women from the family would be sent out. Could it be that
Bella had other plans to marry Ballard?
Or did the Miller family want to make a big move?
Thinking of Tim's current situation, Nicole was somewhat worried.
Samuel naturally knew what Nicole was thinking. He held Nicole's hand and said in a low voice, "I'll talk
to Tim later."
"I know."
Nicole nodded.
Seeing that they had neglected his existence, Zac couldn't help but cough and say, "Mr. and Mrs.
Green, I have another important discovery."
"Go ahead."
Samuel was a little anxious. He would never have thought that the inconspicuous Miller family would
cause so much trouble! Could it be that Zedd's death was related to the Millers? Were they behind the
series of events?
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