Since Nicole hadn't seen Zachary for so many years, she was not surprised that he was not who he
used to be.
However, at this moment, Zachary filled her with a strangely suspicious feeling, and she couldn't tell if
Zachary was a friend or foe.
"Zachary, tell me how you know these things? And I do hope you can trust me with the truth, okay?"
She was exhausted by her efforts to protect Kerr and take care of the Gu Group. She had begun to
realize that she might not able to bear it, and she no longer had the strength to cope with the constant
suspicions.
Thinking of Kerr being at home, she felt a little eased.
Hearing Nicole's voice, Zachary knew that she was now as jittery as a frightened bird. With a faint smile
on his face, he turned to look at her. "Don't worry. I'm not your enemy, and I have no intentions to steal
anything from Kerr either.
There is something I want, but it doesn't make me your enemy. So, don't worry." After saying that,
Zachary glanced at Lily, who was standing behind Nicole.
He bowed slightly and reached out his hand to Lily, asking, "Miss, may I dance with you?" Zachary's
honeyed words were accompanied by a calm smile on his face.
His voice was gentle and pleasant toned, and Lily couldn't refuse. Lily looked at Nicole but saw she
didn't object. So, she put her hand on Zachary's and was led to the dance floor by him.
Nicole studied Zachary thoughtfully and thought about what he had said just now. She couldn't help but
feel confused. "Jared, did you find out who was behind the explosion when we were abroad?"
This was the first time for Nicole make enquiries into it. She had speculated that Moore was involved in
it, but she hadn't found any evidence. Besides, since they returned, Nicole had been fully occupied with
the business of the Gu Group.
So, she had no time to think about it. Originally, Nicole thought that they had blocked the news
successfully, but now, she knew that, in fact, some people had already discovered what had happened.
She felt less sure about the chances that her plan would work now.
Jared walked closer to Nicole and whispered, "Miss Ning, we both know that Moore was responsible,
but being ever devious, he left no clue, so I..."
Jared was like a dog with a bone, and he would never give up his investigation, but Moore was too
cunning and had left not even a trace to tie him to what happened because the location of the accident
wasn't an area within Kerr's power.
That was why the investigation was proving so difficult.
Nicole nodded. She knew of the difficulties that Jared faced, and she didn't blame him. "Keep an eye
on Jeremy. I think something is going on." She didn't know whether it was just her imagination or not.
From the moment she saw Jeremy today, she had felt an obvious provocation in his eyes.
Hearing this, Jared looked across at Jeremy, who was gracefully moving on the dance floor and
nodded. Then he followed behind Nicole.
Nicole also studied the dance floor. Zachary held Lily's waist and guided her little by little towards
Avery. And when Avery started to turn, Zachary pushed Lily away immediately.
He then pulled Avery into his arms. When Nicole noticed Zachary's smug expression and saw Avery‘s
upset face, she shook her head with an obvious smile in her eyes.
Perhaps she had known all along what Zachary wanted. This was not a bad thing.
She turned away and decided to leave.
At watching his clever manipulations, she couldn't help but think of Kerr. If he had been here, Nicole
would have been the happiest woman in the world. But now, she just wanted to go back home to spend
time with him.
Jared closely followed Nicole. Upon leaving the banquet hall, Jared saw an unexpected figure
approaching the door. He became instantly vigilant.
When Nicole noticed Sunny, who suddenly appeared in her way, she just smiled. Nicole didn't plan to
stop and continued walking, but Sunny blocked her way.
"Nicole, where is Kerr on such an important occasion? Have you hidden Kerr somewhere?" Sunny had
also heard the rumors that Kerr was abroad on a business trip. But when she had tried to intercept him
at the airport, she had been told that Kerr‘s flight had already taken off.
It was obvious that someone was hiding Kerr's real whereabouts. Sunny couldn’t think of anyone other
than Nicole as being responsible for this.
Nicole stepped back and kept a guarded distance from Sunny. She didn't want to risk hurting the baby
in her belly if Sunny took action. "I don't have any obligation to tell you where Kerr is."
She knew that Sunny was likely here today because of Kerr. However, she felt contented that Sunny
would be disappointed this time.
Seeing the proud expression on Nicole's face, Sunny frowned slightly and stepped closer. As she was
about to raise her hand to slap Nicole, Jared grabbed and restrained her by the wrist.
"Miss He, please restrain yourself!" Jared glowered at Sunny with a dark frown, tightening his grip on
her wrist. Jared would never stand idly while Sunny hurt Nicole.
Noting the warning in Jared's eyes, Sunny angrily pulled back her hand. "Nicole, what makes you think
you can hide Kerr's whereabouts? Don't think that you can have free rein in the Gu Group with Kerr's
permissions."
When Sunny had discovered Nicole got into the Gu Group and had assumed Kerr's position, she had
almost lost her self-control and wanted to take on Nicole directly. However, as time passed, Sunny had
gradually simmered down, and she realized that she didn’t have any clue about where Kerr was now.
She couldn't act rashly. Her ultimate goal was now to find Kerr.
"You're really well-informed, Miss He. But if I remember correctly, you are not a member of the Gu
Group any longer. So matters concerning the Gu Group have nothing to do with you, Miss He."
Nicole spoke in a wary and suspicious tone. How could Sunny have gotten the news so fast? Maybe
she could find out who was informing Sunny?
When Sunny noted the arrogant look on Nicole's face, she felt infuriated. Suddenly, something
occurred to her. Sunny smiled and said, "Well, I really admire your courage.
How can you face the enemy who killed your father so calmly? Miss Ning, you must have forgotten how
the Ning Group went bankrupt. Did you forget how the former president of the group died in squalid
misery?"
"Miss He, please restrain yourself!" Jared glowered at Sunny with a dark frown, tightening his grip on
her wrist. Jared would never stand idly while Sunny hurt Nicole.
Noting the warning in Jared's eyes, Sunny angrily pulled back her hand. "Nicole, what makes you think
you can hide Kerr's whereabouts? Don't think that you can have free rein in the Gu Group with Kerr's
permissions."
When Sunny had discovered Nicole got into the Gu Group and had assumed Kerr's position, she had
almost lost her self-control and wanted to take on Nicole directly. However, as time passed, Sunny had
gradually simmered down, and she realized that she didn’t have any clue about where Kerr was now.
She couldn't act rashly. Her ultimate goal was now to find Kerr.
"You're really well-informed, Miss He. But if | remember correctly, you are not a member of the Gu
Group any longer. So matters concerning the Gu Group have nothing to do with you, Miss He."
Nicole spoke in a wary and suspicious tone. How could Sunny have gotten the news so fast? Maybe
she could find out who was informing Sunny?
When Sunny noted the arrogant look on Nicole's face, she felt infuriated. Suddenly, something
occurred to her. Sunny smiled and said, "Well, | really admire your courage.
How can you face the enemy who killed your father so calmly? Miss Ning, you must have forgotten how
the Ning Group went bankrupt. Did you forget how the former president of the group died in squalid
misery?"
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