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.

but I can't take anyone to hurt Jay. So

true that back then in Manhattan, she had blocked a lot of girls who were chasing after him.

must not

my heart, don't

The truth was, her honesty had already proved that she

anything. All I 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

still left in the dark. Otherwise, how would she manage to get out of it? What if Kerr also

I am doing. I was too rash

for seven years, he knew her so well, that if he continued to persuade her, she would surely leave him. He was left with no other choice but to keep

Baron. I still have something to do. I have to go

Baron. Feeling so much better

he noticed the camera behind it outright. He casually started the

things went on like this, he could sense

the CEO's office,

came to see Director

Nicole's situation as he gauged Kerr's

was

want to hear such

musings. His voice carried a still

course, he understood what was on Baron's mind and what he was doing here. Before he had to consider Baron's existence in Jay and Nicole's life, but now, knowing where he

as he thoughtfully considered the attitude of Baron's mother last night, he deduced that right there and then, Baron had already lost the advantage to stay

He couldn't accept the way they

Gu, I

to do. After all, he couldn't do anything to stop Baron from approaching Director Ning, could he?