Chapter 254 Nicole's Dilemma

　　 　　 　　Susan laughed, "You were this happy when you were about to marry Allen." 　　 　　Susan's words made Beverly pause. 　　 　　She hadn't thought about Allen for a long time. Their past seemed like an insignificant memory now, which was a good thing. 　　 　　The phone buzzed, interrupting her thoughts. It was Nicole asking about the family trial. 　　 　　Knowing that the Brook family had started preparing Joseph for the trial at 17, Beverly frowned. She wanted Nicole to inherit the Brook family, but it was clear they wanted Joseph to take over. 　　 　　Beverly was unsure whether to support Nicole further. It wasn't that she didn't want to help, but she was uncertain if Nicole could hold the position securely if she got it. But Beverly knew if she didn't help, Nicole would face more trouble. 　　 　　As a friend, Beverly gave Nicole some options to choose from. 　　 　　On the other side, Nicole fell silent after receiving Beverly's message. 　　 　　She had never been interested in the v