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.

to hurt Jay. So I'm sorry that I

who were chasing after

must not do anything stupid

understand my

that she had no feelings for him other than friends. And

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

The situation last night was indeed a close call. Fortunately, Kerr was not skeptical about it. Thankfully, he was still left in the dark. Otherwise, how would she manage to get out of it? What if Kerr also took Jay to do a paternity test? She briefly closed her eyes as lots of questions started

what I am doing. I was too

reassured her while reaching for her hand, squeezing it. After getting along with her for seven years, he knew her so well, that if he continued to persuade her, she would

something to do. I have to

from Baron. Feeling so much better and relieved, she alighted from the

When his eyes subconsciously landed at the parterre, he noticed the

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 would not have stood

the CEO's office,

Mr. Fang came to see Director Ning, just

situation as he gauged

there was only one person in the world that could

don't want to hear such news

Jared's silent musings. His voice carried a still calmness,

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

that right

still had to weigh whether he should let the Fang clan off the hook. He couldn't accept the way they slandered Jay.

Gu,

a quick response. Although he certainly said yes, he was unsure of what to do. After all, he couldn't do anything to stop Baron from approaching Director Ning, could he? But judging from Kerr's expression, it seemed that he wasn't going to