Chapter 172 Standing Up for Nicole

　　 　　 　　Having had a pleasant conversation with Nicole earlier, Dick didn’t mind raising Nicole's standing within her family. Bill was overjoyed and shared a drink with Dick. 　　 　　Dick, who had been chatting happily, suddenly became more reserved and proper. 　　 　　Katie was a bit displeased that Dick only chatted with Bill without acknowledging her. As Bill's wife, she felt she deserved some respect from Dick as well. 　　 　　Despite her irritation, Katie maintained a smile and said, "I’m Nicole’s mother. Knowing that Nicole has such outstanding friends like you makes me very happy as a mother." 　　 　　Katie had a knack for making things awkward. Beverly and Nicole’s eyes were filled with coldness, and Feiman, knowing how Nicole was treated by her family, didn’t look too happy either. 　　 　　Joseph glanced at his mother and sighed. He was about to say something to ease the tension when Dick suddenly spoke up, looking curious, “Nicole’s mother? I remember Nicole’s mother has been mi