The Reunion After Seven Years

Chapter 73 In His Arms

"My father seemed to have mentioned it a long time ago. Why did you bring it up all of a sudden?" Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

There was a puzzled look on Sunny's face. She didn't know why this man would discuss with her a past deal made by the He Group. Her father was the one in charge of the He Group's financial matters so she had limited knowledge about the family business.

"Seven years ago, the Ning Group's company was purchased by the He Group. Coincidentally, Nicole Ning was the eldest daughter of the Ning clan."

Sunny's eyes widened in surprise as her mind tried to connect the dots. No one could escape red thread of fate no matter how hard one tried. Fate was indeed a powerful force, she thought to herself.

"You mean, the He Group was the cause of Nicole's loss?"

This turn of events took her by surprise. Seven years ago, she vaguely remembered that her father indeed told her about it. But she was not interested in business matters at all.

Interestingly, her father told her that Kerr had helped the He Group to secure the business deal. His involvement was the only reason why she remembered that incident.

When she thought of Kerr, a realization suddenly dawned on her. Unseen by the man she was talking to over the phone, a cunning smile stretched the corners of her mouth.

To Sunny's perspective, it seemed that the goddess of fate was helping her.

"I know what to do," she replied a bit enthusiastically.

Hearing her excited voice, the man sighed.

"The He Group already took everything away from Nicole. Are you going to make her suffer even more?"

He told Sunny about the He Group's involvement with the Ning Group in order to win her pity. He was hoping that Sunny would feel guilty and spare Nicole.

But apparently, she didn't think so. He didn't expect that his plan would backfire.

"Nicole is so unlucky. Wait, you seemed to be too concerned about her. Are you in love with her? Don't forget who you are!"

With a smile on her face, Sunny hung up the phone. If Nicole were to know that Kerr was involved in the purchase of the Ning Group's company, she would be furious at him. She would never see Kerr again.

That was exactly what Sunny wanted. As for Nicole, she could only blame herself for being so unlucky.

As the sun broke through the morning clouds, the Gu family villa seemed peacefully quiet.

Nicole raised her hand to shield her face from the gentle rays of sunshine peeking through the window. She turned around to avoid the sun and continued to doze off. After a while, she noticed a strange warmth behind her. When she could no longer ignore it, she turned around in a daze. In front of her, a pair of warm eyes were gazing at her affectionately. She could not help but feel shocked.

"Good morning!"

Kerr greeted her with a tender smile.

He held Nicole in his arms and inhaled her sweet smell.

"Good morning..." Nicole replied groggily.

Hearing Kerr's charming voice, Nicole suddenly came to her senses and scooted away from him. She suddenly realized that it was too late to put distance between their bodies since she had been sleeping in his arms all this time.

Last night, she remembered that it was Jay who slept between her and Kerr, but now he was nowhere in sight.

"Where is Jay?"

She suddenly sat up and looked around, searching for Jay.

"He already left. Don't worry, I asked Jared to bring him to school."

Sitting up, he looked at the confused Nicole and calmly explained things to her.

"Okay."

Nicole blushed at once. She had not thought that she would fall asleep last night when she accompanied Jay. To wake up on Kerr's bed while embraced by him was simply shameful. She was keeping her guard up this whole time, but she did not expect that she would feel comfortable and sleepy in Kerr's bed yesterday.

"I'm going to brush my teeth and wash my face." Nicole averted her gaze from Kerr as she excused herself.

Nicole got out of bed in a hurry and went straight to the bathroom. Looking at herself in the mirror, she turned on the water faucet and splashed cold water on her face. After that, she became a little sober.

When she came out, she didn't see Kerr. Instead, he left a lady's business suit on the clothes stand in the room. Nicole knew it was for her.

Since no one else was in the room, she took the clothes and changed her outfit right there and then. After tidying up the bed, she walked out of the room.

"Miss Ning, breakfast is ready.

I'll lead you to the dining area." Vedder bowed at Nicole politely.

"No, thanks. Did Mr. Gu go to the office? I'm going to be late. I'm leaving now," Nicole said in a hurry.

She stole a glance at her watch and headed towards the stairs.

"It's still early. I'll go with you."

She was about to descend the stairs when Kerr walked out of the study. When he walked to her, he naturally took her hand and led her downstairs.

He didn't forget that she had a bad stomach, so he asked one of the servants to prepare breakfast.

Her gaze once again met Kerr's warm eyes. Feeling shy, Nicole tried to pull her hand from his grip, but he held her hand so tightly that she couldn't move away from him at all. She gave up struggling against him for now since she didn't want to embarrass Kerr in the presence of Vedder.

As a result, she allowed Kerr to hold her hand and lead her to the dining room.

"Tonight, I have an appointment with Jeremy Chu and several business partners. Since you were away for the past few years, you don't have enough connections here in A City. You have to come with me tonight, and I will introduce some people to you."

He put down the glass of milk he was drinking and looked at her seriously.

After hearing what Kerr had said, Nicole wanted to refuse him at first, but when she thought of the matter that had been hidden in her heart, she nodded. She knew that Kerr was helping her.

"Okay."

With Kerr's introduction, no one would easily disregard Nicole.

Regardless of whether she decided to leave or stay in this city in the future, she had to find out the answers to the doubts in her heart, which was another purpose for her to return to this country.

When the car was parked in the parking space reserved to the CEO of the Gu Group, Nicole didn't get off.

"You go inside first. I will come in later," she explained to him.

She didn't want to repeat what happened last time as she didn't want to be misunderstood about her relationship with Kerr.

"Do you think you can escape from their eyes by doing this?"

He was a little upset as he saw through her at a glance. Other women were desperate to be involved with him.

Only Nicole hid from him all day long, as if he was a virus.

"No, no, No. you are thinking too much!"

With a smile on her face, she immediately explained, her hands still swaying on her chest.

"You have two choices. Walk inside with me or let me carry you inside."

As he said in a firm tone, he opened the door and got out of the car. He walked to the other side and opened the door for her directly, waiting for her to get out of it.

Looking at the firm look on Kerr's face, Nicole knew that she couldn't escape today, so she had to get out of the car. But before she could make a step, Kerr reached out to hold her up by the waist and strode towards his exclusive elevator.

"Hey, put me down. I'll walk in by myself."