The Reunion After Seven Years novel Chapter 65

"I believe he may have already given up. He hasn't tried to bother me again these past few days, which comes as no surprise. He's the CEO of the Gu Group, after all. How could he ever be truly interested in someone like me?"

There was a sadness in Nicole's voice that she didn't realize. She should've been glad Kerr wasn't insisting on chasing her, but she couldn't.

He was a man full of himself, who wasn't used to anyone standing up to him, and he would never find out what cherishing meant as long as everyone was so disposable to him. Perhaps this was the side effect of having all things coming too easy in hand.

"Are you disappointed?"

Baron's smile fell as his eyes became watchful of Nicole.

His main concern didn't belong to Kerr's desires, but if Nicole had fallen in love with him before she could even realize it herself.

This was the real danger.

"No, don't talk nonsense. This is exactly what I want. I'd be overjoyed if Kerr announced the news of his marriage right now!"

Nicole raised her voice in an attempt to suffocate her uneasiness.

"I hope so."

Baron really wanted to believe her words, but he couldn't help but notice what she was trying to hide. He parked at the entrance of the Fang Group's hotel as two members of the staff were promptly at each side of the vehicle's doors, opening them.

Nicole walked to Baron and held her arm to his.

Baron smiled to the gesture. When they were about to step inside the hotel, he heard a clear female voice calling his name.

"Baron?"

Maggie Chen was getting out of the car when she saw a familiar figure. Uncertain, she called out for him to be sure.

Nicole and Baron stopped and turned around to see Maggie Chen. She walked towards them wearing a white short designed dress as her well-groomed wavy hair fell like cascades over her shoulders.

Her blonde locks made her delicate skin look even fairer when she beamed.

"You are Maggie Chen?"

Looking at the woman in front of him, Baron tried to recognize her for a moment before recalling the photo his mother had shown him once. He was supposed to have picked Maggie Chen up that day, but, instead, he went to get Nicole and put his driver up to the task.

"Yes, long time no see!"

Maggie Chen grinned as she looked at Baron. It had been years since they've seen each other. She was surprised to find out he turned out to be so successful.

Baron's kindness and courtesy were apparent even though he was yet to say more. Maggie was just glad to be back at this time.

"Yes, it's been a long time, Maggie. Let me introduce you to my partner, Nicole Ning."

He turned and looked at Nicole beside him.

"Nicole, this is the daughter of a friend of my mother, Maggie Chen."

Maggie froze for an instant when she heard how Baron referred to her. Then, she glanced at Nicole standing beside Baron and bit her tongue.

Maggie's eyes discreetly hovered over Nicole's purple dress. She thought she looked like a noblewoman. Coming up to her face, Nicole had a polish smile, which Maggie returned.