The Reunion After Seven Years

Chapter 108 Problems With The Betrothal Gifts

Putting down his teacup, Daniel turned his head toward Sunny and waited for her response.

Facing Sunny now, Daniel could not help feeling somewhat guilty. He was not exactly all that great a father to Sunny while she was growing up, and that was one of the reasons why Sunny lacked care and love from family. In Daniel's unwillingness to have just one daughter, he neglected the child he did have.

"I hope to get some evidence to attribute the Ning Group's downfall to the Gu Group. Better if it could be attributed to Kerr directly."

This was not a bad thing for her father and she knew that her father would agree with this.

"Why did you suddenly want to do that? Because Kerr embarrassed you last time? Jack Gu promised me that your marriage to Kerr will not be affected."

What happened that day indeed embarrassed both Sunny and Daniel, but since Jack had expressed his position, Daniel could not say anything more.

Sunny liked Kerr, and it was imperative to forge an alliance between the He Group and the Gu Group through marriage.

"I have my own reasons, Father. Will you help me or not?"

With an anxious look on Sunny's face, she held Daniel's arm and begged like a spoiled girl.

This was important to her.

"You are my daughter. Of course I will help you, but you have to be more careful. Don't let this matter affect the He Group, got it?" Daniel exhorted Sunny.

Though Sunny had never done anything excessive, in business, she was still inept. Daniel could not help worrying about her.

"Of course. I will leave now."

Hearing her father's answer, Sunny stood up with a smile and started heading out.

"You naughty girl!"

Watching Sunny walk away, Daniel sighed helplessly. Although he had always doted on her, because of her mother, Sunny had borne a grudge against him. He knew that better than anyone else.

At the hospital, Kerr was still watching Nicole from the surveillance video.

When he saw that Nicole was almost done eating, he stood up and walked toward her ward.

Nicole was beaming with a content smile after downing a whole can of nutritious soup. Before she could swallow her last mouthful, the door swung open.

"Ahem!"

Startled, Nicole choked and coughed violently.

Jay immediately reached out his little hand and gently patted Nicole's back to soothe her.

"You scared Mommy, Uncle Kerr," Jay said with a hint of complaint in his voice.

Kerr went straight to Nicole, stroked her back gently and handed her a tissue.

"Are you a child? How can you choke on soup?"

There was no trace of blame in Kerr's voice. He was teasing Nicole.

"I didn't eat the soup. It's smelly."

Nicole blushed and turned her head to avoid eye contact with Kerr.

"Yeah. I ate it all, Uncle Kerr. Mommy didn't eat anything," Jay interjected.

It seemed that the world of adults was so complicated that children like Jay had to explain for them.

"Look, you have taught him to lie for you."

Kerr found it funny that Nicole was trying to keep him at arm's length, so he thought he would make her pay for it.

Hearing Kerr's words, Nicole turned her head and made a face at Jay. Her face grew even redder.

Of course Kerr was right.

"I..."

Before Nicole could begin explaining, the door swung open once again. Jared walked in with an anxious look on his face. He was about to speak but stopped upon seeing Kerr sitting next to Nicole with a slight smile on his face.

"What is it?"

Although his eyes were fixed on Nicole, Kerr knew that Jared just came in.

"I bring some news, Mr. Gu. It's better if we talk about it outside."

Jared looked at Nicole and hesitated.

Kerr turned his head and found an awkward expression on Jared's face. He nodded and rose. He gently stroked Nicole's long hair.

"I'll be back soon," he said softly.

All Kerr wanted now was to stay with Nicole and Jay. He did not care about anything else.

Stepping out of the ward, Kerr looked sternly at Jared.

"Mr. Gu, Mr. Qin called just now. There's been an accident at the construction site. Part of the manor you're building for Director Ning collapsed because of the difficult terrain. Many workers were trapped, and the project was compromised.

Mr. Qin has called in a rescue team, and he is also keeping the media in the dark. He asked me to inform you so that you could be prepared. This could damage the reputation of the Gu Group."

It never occurred to Jared that things could be this serious. He was also surprised when Ken called. According to him, more than ten workers were trapped. Rescue was very difficult, and the hope of survival was slim.

"Ask Ken to handle it properly and block the media at all costs. Make sure no one in the Gu Group finds out about this including Nicole." Têxt belongs to NôvelDrama.Org.

There was a severe expression on his face.

In the beginning, he wanted to develop the place and give it to Nicole as a betrothal gift, just because it possessed a special terrain and was not easily found by the outside world, like a paradise. He didn't expect the accident to happen.

Now that someone's lives could be in danger because of the project, it was not auspicious and he couldn't give that place to Nicole anymore. He had to prepare for another betrothal gift.

"Where is Harley?"

The only people that Kerr could trust now were Harley and Ken. Ken was currently caught up in the mess at the construction site, so Kerr was left with Harley.

"Mr. Su has left the hospital. He said there's no need for him here since Miss Ning is safe. He will come back tomorrow."

Jared relayed Harley's message briefly.

"Go and collect the Sea Heart Island documents for me."

Sea Heart Island was an island in the middle of the sea developed by Kerr. It was rich in natural resources and isolated from the world.

Kerr, Harley, and Ken had an interest in that place, but it ultimately fell into Kerr's hands. Kerr thought it would also be a great wedding gift to Nicole.