The Reunion After Seven Years

Chapter 126 Make It Up To Me

"Are you Kerr's new secretary?"

Nicole had been in the company for a while, but she had never seen the girl in front of her before.

"Yes. And who are you? I'm afraid I can't allow anyone without an appointment in the CEO's office."

The girl had a wary look on her face. When she was hired, Jared had specifically told her that she shouldn't let anyone in Kerr's office without permission.

"You can go back to your work. He won't mind if I wait here."

Nicole didn't mind the new secretary's attitude, nor did she want to make things difficult for her. All she wanted was to quietly wait for Kerr to come back.

However, the girl was having none of it. Just when she was about to order Nicole out, she heard someone opening the door behind her. This text is © NôvelDrama/.Org.

"Miss Ning, Mr. Gu will be done in about half an hour. Please have some water while you wait."

Jared came in and gently placed the glass of water on the table in front of Nicole.

"Mr. Kang, she..."

Jared's polite smile shifted to a hard stare once he turned to look at the new assistant.

"You can go now, Amanda. We don't need you here now. Just remember in the future that Miss Ning doesn't need an appointment to be let in. Understood?"

Upon hearing how Jared spoke of Nicole, Amanda quickly realized who she was.

"I'm sorry for any inconvenience, Miss Ning."

Nicole briefly waved a hand, gesturing that it was all okay. Then, she turned her gaze to the view outside the window.

Amanda Liang followed Jared out of the office and, nervously, risked a glance at him. The harsh look on his face didn't make her feel any better. But, to her relief, he didn't say anything and just headed straight back to the conference room.

Half an hour later, Kerr left the meeting with a folder in his hands and walked towards his office. The moment he pushed the door open, he found a slim figure standing with her back to him and eyes fixed on the large window behind his desk.

Kerr lifted the corners of his lips as he casually put the folder over the desk. With free hands, he walked to Nicole and held her from behind.

"When did you come? Why didn't you tell me?"

Inhaling the faint fragrance on Nicole's neck, Kerr knew there was no more magnificent scent than hers.

"You were busy and I didn't want Jared to tell you I was here. Besides, it's nothing urgent. I just got bored in that hospital and decided to come to see you."

Nicole turned to meet Kerr's gentle eyes.

Although they last saw each other in the morning, it didn't feel like they had only been apart for half a day. It felt like half a century instead.

Nicole was finally coming to understand what lovers meant when they said that a day apart seemed like three years.

"I'll ask Jared to send the files to the hospital then. I'll go back with you and keep you company."

Kerr held Nicole's cold little hands into his and looked at her with concern.

"Don't worry, I have already spoken to Doctor Su. He assured me I didn't need to be hospitalized. Anyway, I'll have to leave for an appointment with Avery soon."

Before Kerr walked into his office, Nicole had made her mind not to tell him what happened earlier. Given his temper, it was for the best. Otherwise, he would go straight to confront his family and cause all hell to break loose.

She was willing to face everything to be with Kerr, but she had to make sure that Jay was safe first.

"I'll drive you there. Call me when you're done that I'll pick you up too."

Kerr settled in the closest chair, smoothly pulling Nicole into his arms.

Nicole revolved her arms around his neck and stared deeply into his loving eyes. Even though she felt safe, she also couldn't put her fears aside.

It had never occurred to her that love could be full of risks too.

"I can go there myself. Doctor Su has let me use his car."

Nicole didn't want Kerr to spend his whole time taking care of her.

"If you can do everything yourself, what can I do for you?"

Kerr couldn't hide the disappointment in his voice. He admired Nicole's strength as much as he resented her self-sufficiency. He hated that she wouldn't let him look after her.

"You can love me. And this is something only you can do."

Nicole was rarely so straightforward with her feelings. But at that moment, she wanted Kerr to know exactly how she felt.

Not bothering to say anything, Kerr showed his love in the most natural way he knew. Bending forward, he ushered his lips to touch hers.

He had already accepted that he was head over heels in love with her. There wasn't a minute on his day that he didn't wish to get lost in her warm embrace.

"Hey, we are in the office."

Nicole pushed Kerr away, who was already getting hard beneath her. Nervously, she looked at him, afraid he would dare to take things further.

"No one's coming into my office."

Without a care in the world, Kerr reached out to take Nicole's hand, but she dodged from his touch.

"Stop it. If anyone finds out, I won't be able to work here anymore."

Nicole pushed herself to her feet and took two steps backward in order to get away from him.

Mirroring her, he stood up and walked towards her. Once he was close enough, she grinned and attempted to run away, but he effortlessly reached for her, pulling her back into his arms.

"Make it up to me tonight."

Despite his words making her flush, Nicole nodded and asked him to let her go.

However, Kerr only loosed his grip around her arm so he could help her straighten her slightly wrinkled clothes.

"Don't forget to eat,"

Kerr urged Nicole thoughtfully.

"I will. Now, I should be going."

Nicole smiled, ready to leave, but Kerr took her hand.

"Come on, I really have to go."

He nodded and led her to the door by the hand.

"I'm escorting you downstairs."

Although he didn't want Nicole out of his sight at all, he knew that he must grant them both some space.

There was no need to rush anything when they still had years together ahead of them.

As soon as Nicole drove away, Kerr went back to his office, and Jared followed him a couple of minutes later with a package in his hand.

"Mr. Gu, we've just got this. It's addressed to you."

Jared glanced at the package once more. He didn't know why, but he had a weird feeling about it.

Kerr raised his head and looked at it, but he didn't mean to reach out.

Reading his boss's lack of stance as a sign for him to do the honors, Jared unwrapped the package and revealed a small voice recorder. Immediately, he pressed the play button.

Nicole's clear voice burst out of it.

"How much is the CEO of the Gu Group worth?"