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 I'm sorry that I can't forgive your mother

had blocked a lot of girls who were chasing after him. But she could no longer do the same as the

must not

understand my heart, don't

The truth was, her honesty had already proved that she had no feelings for him other than friends. And it

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 don't want

this time. 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

know what I am doing. I was too

that if he continued to persuade her, she would surely leave him. He

still have something to do. I have

positive reply from Baron. Feeling so much better and relieved,

at Nicole's retreating figure. When his eyes subconsciously landed at the parterre, he noticed the

on like this, he could sense that it

CEO's

to see Director Ning,

Nicole's situation as he

there was only one person in the world that could

don't want to

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

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,

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

the Fang clan off the hook. He couldn't accept the way they slandered Jay. Kerr's face turned grim as he vividly recalled the word "bastard,"

Mr. Gu,

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 give in. So he could only utter a silent prayer that Baron would completely stop seeing Nicole