The Reunion After Seven Years

Nicole was fully aware that what transpired last night was not what Baron actually wanted.

Now, she felt awkward to face him. It was not that she didn't want to see him, but she never wished to put Baron in such a predicament because of her.

Feeling like she had no other choice but to see him, she hurried down and walked out of the Gu Group office building. As soon as she spotted Baron's car, she sauntered straight to the passenger seat and got in. She couldn't hide her surprise the moment she lifted her eyes and noticed him still had his suit on which he wore yesterday. His face was unkempt, and he looked tired.

"What's wrong with you? Did you stay up all night?"

Nicole asked as she had no inkling that he had been waiting for her the whole night.

"Did you go to Kerr's house last night?"

Even though Baron was quite sure in his heart, he still couldn't help asking. He never let his eyes wandered off her face. Seeing how uncomfortable she was because of his words, he opted to remain silent as he fought hard the anger that was about to consume him.

"That's what you want to ask me?"

Nicole deliberately changed the topic. For her, Baron misunderstanding her relationship with Kerr was the last thing she wanted to happen. To think that her relationship with Kerr now remained as clear as mud, sometimes, though she hated to admit it, she was confused herself when it came to her emotions.

"I want to apologize to you. I honestly didn't expect that my mom would do that. I have never thought about bringing you any harm. Trust me, Nicole. If possible, I genuinely hope to protect you at any cost.

Yesterday, I was going to tell you..."

Baron expressed apologetically. He no longer wanted to hide how he felt for her as he didn't want to lose her. All he needed was to get this off his chest and openly pursue her.

"Baron," she countered. "You know I have always regarded you as my best friend. In Manhattan, when Jay was still a baby, it was you who took care of him. And I'm so grateful for that.

I am aware that you don't like the marriage arranged by your mother, but you can't use me as a pretense. I think you'd better go back and have a talk with her.

accept your apology, but I can't take anyone to hurt Jay. So I'm

who were chasing after him. But she could no longer do the same as the

they must not

understand my

as he gazed sadly at Nicole. The truth was, her honesty had already proved that she had no feelings for him other than friends.

know is that you are a good friend of mine. I hope we will be good friends forever. Regarding Jay's identity, I hope you can keep it a secret. I don't want anyone

was what she painfully carried in her heart, keeping her worried all this time. The situation last night was indeed a close call. Fortunately, Kerr was not skeptical about it. Thankfully, he was still left in

what I am doing. I was too rash yesterday. Don't worry,

well, that if he continued

you, Baron. I still have something to do.

smiled when she received a positive reply from Baron. Feeling so much better and

eyes subconsciously landed at the parterre, he noticed the camera behind it outright.

never let Kerr get so close to Nicole. If things went on like this, he could sense that it wouldn't be long before Kerr realized who Jay was. And when that happened, he

the CEO's office, Gu

Mr. Fang came to

Nicole's situation

for him for such a long time, he was certain that there was only

to hear such news

musings. His voice carried a still calmness, but it

Before he had to

considered the attitude of Baron's mother last night, he deduced that right there and

off the hook. He couldn't accept the way they slandered Jay.

Gu, I

Ning, could he? But