The Reunion After Seven Years

Chapter 197 Night Time Meeting With Baron

Kerr took Nicole's hand, lacing his fingers tightly with hers. He would not give in to his mother.

Freya, in turn, was determined not to make any compromises where Nicole was concerned. She regarded Kerr's steely eyes, a familiar expression which confirmed that he was not about to back down. She took a reluctant step back.

"I hope you'll think about this long and hard. When you've made your decision, come and see me. But please remember that Moore can be a difficult man. I'm just saying you should watch out, that's all." She sighed deeply. "When you hold something in your hands, that's when it truly belongs to you."

Kerr had to make the right choice. He wouldn't fail her, not after the years she'd spent bringing him up to do the right thing. It was not his style to squander his fortune or give away everything that was rightfully his.

With one last resolute glance at her son, Freya spun on her heels and strode away from the villa.

Nicole regarded the woman's retreating figure. In her heart of hearts, Nicole knew that Freya had a point. She would definitely make sure that Kerr didn't lose out because of her.

Looking at Nicole's frown, Kerr understood that she was worried about him. He leaned closer and gently kissed her hair.

"Don't worry. I know what to do. I won't let you down." His voice was soothing. "Just give me some time."

Kerr knew that during all of his absence, when he'd been lost in the depths of his coma, Moore had been busy taking action to take the Gu Group away. None of this was any surprise to him, but he was sure it would be a worry for Nicole.

After all, she was no stranger to Moore's tricks and schemes.

Nicole nodded. "I know you don't care, Kerr, but I do. I don't want you to give anything up for me." Her eyes shone with sincerity. "Don't worry about me. Wherever you go, as long as I'm with you, I'm home."

She hoped he could tell that she meant it. All the romantic promises Kerr had made didn't matter to Nicole. As long as he was with her, it was enough.

As her words registered on Kerr's face, the corners of his mouth rose in a gentle smile, his eyes soft and loving.

just woken from

different. As she sat in the grand leather chair, Nicole realized

winter's night; it was deeper than the ocean

going on, Nicole?" Lily asked curiously, looking her boss up and down in amazement. "You look totally different. You look

printed document to Lily. "I have an important contract to discuss tomorrow. All the information you need

at Gu Group on behalf of Kerr. Its success would mean huge profits for the

her grip on the document. She bit her lip and looked away,

eyes met Nicole's, Lily prayed that the guilt she was

in the villa to

Lily was the only assistant by her side today. Lily glanced at her watch

time for the meeting,

as she stood up. There was a

glancing around nervously. She caught sight of the staircase and gasped. That smile! Was she

was the sheer panic on Lily's face. Something was clearly wrong with her assistant. But what? She tried to follow Lily's gaze but she could only make out an

the quivering woman.

as she felt. "I'm fine, honestly. I...just need to go to the bathroom." Lily scrabbled on the ground, picking up the flurry of loose papers and

it could wait. She had

the middle of the boardroom caught Nicole's eye. It displayed the Gu Group's stock prices and there was clearly something wrong with it. The afternoon market was now open and Nicole realized in horror that the prices were dropping constantly,

She frowned.

sneered a voice. "You're too busy to read the

here you go!" Mr. Liang launched the newspaper at Nicole, not hiding his disdain as it landed with a sickening thud

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