"Mr. Gu, do you mean to give Sea Heart Island to Director Ning?"
Surprised, Jared stared at Kerr.
"Do you have a problem with that?"
Kerr did not think there was anything wrong about gifting Nicole with Sea Heart Island. Only four people
in the world knew about that place. It was the best way to safeguard Nicole and Jay.
"Of course not, Mr. Gu. My apologies. I'm going to fetch the documents now."
Jared was about to turn around and leave when his phone rang. Seeing Ken's number on the screen,
Jared immediately handed the phone to Kerr.
"Mr. Gu, it's Mr. Qin."
Kerr reached for the phone and pressed the answer key.
"Kerr, we have a bit more complicated situation. The trapped workers have not been rescued, and
there is little hope for survival. Worse, I don't know who has informed the media.
Reporters have swarmed the scene. I've sent someone to stop them, but there's still information
pouring out. Pay attention to the outside world. It's better to intercept any more news before it hits the
media."
Ken sat in his car and looked at the messy crowd. The usual playful look in his eyes was gone and
replaced with faint worry. The right that Kerr handed over to him was not in the name of the Gu Group.
This had nothing to do with the Gu Group, but somebody told the media that it was Kerr who was
behind all this. Ken had no idea who informed the media, and now they were tearing Kerr apart
because of the incident.
"Be careful there. I'll handle everything here. And take care of our workers."
Kerr kept himself calm and collected. After telling Ken what to do, he hung up.
He handed the phone back to Jared, walked to the end of the corridor, and opened the window.
There was a hint of moisture in the air. The summer breeze suddenly became cool. There was not a
star in the night sky. It was a sign of a coming storm.
Kerr fished a cigarette from his pocket, lit it, and took a deep drag. A few moments of silence helped
him figure out a solution. The cigarette soon burned out, and Kerr threw the butt into the trash can. He
turned around and walked back to Jared.
"Ready the car. I'll be right there."
The only thing he could do now was damage control. He was not afraid to take responsibility. Ken was
at the site alone, and he did not have the Qin Group's support.
The media had a keen sense of smell, and it was easy to pin the entire event on Ken alone.
"Right away, Mr. Gu."
Jared turned around and left.
Jay was sleeping in Nicole's arms when Kerr returned to the ward. Nicole was lying on the bed with her
back to the door. When she heard the door swing open, she turned around and put her index finger to
her lips, motioning Kerr to tread quietly.
Kerr carefully approached Nicole. He bent over and whispered to her ear.
"I have something to deal with, and I won't be back before dawn. I'll ask Jared to stay here so that you
can ask him for anything you need. If I'm not back by tomorrow morning, Harley will be here. He will
attend to you."
The construction site was a considerable distance away, and Kerr was not sure about what was going
on at the scene. He had to make sure Nicole and Jay were covered in case he got tangled up in the
mess longer.
Now, Nicole was in the hospital of the Gu Group. If the Gu family found her, it was very easy to hurt her,
but he knew that the most dangerous place was also the safest place.
However, Nicole did not know about this.
"Where are you going?"
Nicole had never seen Kerr so serious. It seemed like he was going to do something very dangerous,
although she did not think that there was anything in the world that could make him suffer.
Nicole could not help getting nervous.
"Are you worried about me?"
Kerr smiled and reached out his hand to touch Nicole's face.
With the concern of Nicole, Kerr thought everything he did was worth it. Even if he had to sacrifice
everything, he would still make a future for her.
Only when he was fully prepared would he stand in front of Nicole and ask for her hand in marriage.
"I... It's late. Why are you leaving? What's wrong?"
Kerr did not answer her question, but Nicole could not help asking.
The wind was howling and whipping the trees outside. It was going to rain, and it was so late. It must
be something serious that Kerr had to resolve it in person.
"It's okay. Don't worry. I'll be back soon."
Kerr slowly leaned in and gently kissed Nicole. It took some time before he let go. Nicole was blushing
furiously after it was over.
"You! You shameless man!"
Nicole abashedly wiped her lips with the back of her hand. Complaint and embarrassment mingled in
her eyes.
She could have pushed Kerr away, but she was not able to move.
Kerr smiled, finding Nicole's little humiliation a tad adorable. His angular face was now full of
tenderness.
Nicole would never forget that smile. Years later, when she leaned against Kerr to watch the sunset,
she would still remember that smile.
"Wait for me."
After saying that, Kerr turned around and left the ward.
After Jared put the spare kit in the car and was about to sit in the driver's seat, he saw Kerr walk out of
the hospital.
"Jared."
Kerr stopped him.
"You stay here and tend to Nicole, but remember not to let anyone from my family get close to her and
Jay. I'll try to return before dawn. Call Harley if there's anything you need. There may be no signal on
my phone when I go to the mountains."
Kerr had all his bases covered.
"A storm's coming, Mr. Gu. It's too dangerous for you to go to the mountains alone. I've already asked
Kim Gu and his men to escort you. It's best if you wait for them before you go."
Jared persuaded Kerr for if something happened to Kerr, they would be in deep trouble.
Kerr checked the time on his watch, his eyes gloomy. Kim Gu could take long.
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