The Reunion After Seven Years novel Chapter 182

Jared walked next to Nicole.

Walking towards the seat normally reserved for Kerr, Nicole sat down calmly with an unperturbed grace.

The board members looked at each other quizzically.

Sitting in the corner, Moore kept an impassive face.

"You said that you are in possession of Mr. Gu's authorization? What evidence do you have? How can you claim a place here?" Mr. Liang looked at Nicole and thought that she was too young and that she could only be where she was today because she must have seduced Kerr.

Hearing Mr. Liang's questions, Nicole did not get angry and smiled faintly instead. "Your words are not objective. I think everyone here has the same question. So, I'll explain it to you all."

Nicole's eyes swept over everyone present and finally settled on Moore. "Kerr has very important things to do at the moment, and these will soon bring new benefits to the Gu Group. So, during Kerr's period of absence,

I will temporarily be the CEO of the Gu Group. Here is the authorization letter." Nicole took out the letter of authorization from her bag and laid it on the table in the meeting room.

"There's no need for evidence. I believe your claims, Miss Ning. My brother is quite likely to place the whole Gu Group in your hands. You have really won his heart, Miss Ning."

On the surface, Moore seemed to be siding with Nicole and Kerr, but his words implied that he had doubts about what kind of person Nicole was and what her motives were.

Looking at Moore's face, Nicole was not surprised as she had been well prepared. "You are correct. I believe that everyone here knows Kerr well enough. So we should have faith in his abilities and insights.

Although I don't have much experience in business matters, I have been thoroughly guided by Kerr. By the way, I haven't given much attention to the project that Director Gu has secured for the Gu Group. How's it going?"

Nicole knew that everyone present paid no attention to her, but these so-called board members had never been involved in the real running of the Gu Group.

Only when they ended up in trouble did they come to Kerr, claiming that he should be responsible for it. But they forgot that it was because of Kerr's skills that they were able to live in the lap of luxury. Thinking of this, Nicole felt a bitter taste of disappointment.

But no matter what happened, Nicole remained determined to be with Kerr.

Upon hearing her question, the smile gradually slipped off from Moore's face. He realized then that Nicole was not as simple minded as she appeared. If Kerr dared to entrust such a big responsibility to her, she must have the skills to deal with it.

"You are right, Miss Ning. I have to be careful with such a large scale project. My brother has been away from the Gu Group for a while, and so he probably doesn't know. So far, this project is the only one that has run according to plan without any hiccups. However,

if my brother doesn't return soon, there might be some trouble." Moore had caused many stirrings in the projects that had been placed in Kerr's care.

Seeing the triumphant look on Moore's face, Nicole didn't panic at all. She calmly regarded everyone present and said, "Since Kerr asked me to take his place, it means that he is very confident in me.

Although you don't believe in me, you should trust in Kerr's judgment. After all, over the past few years, a number of people didn't believe in Kerr's judgment, but each time, Kerr was proven right.

Three years ago, nobody showed any interest in the land in the north of the city. No one even bid on the low tenders from the government, but Kerr got it at a rock bottom price and, in just two years, that land has become the most famous business property in the city.

Two years ago, an island in L City had been abandoned because of the severe pollution. But after it was bought and developed by Kerr, it has become a well-known resort."

Before coming to the Gu Group, Nicole had developed a thorough understanding of its development over the past five years. She couldn't help admiring Kerr's strategies, because he had been right all along. He had a unique style.

"I believe you all know it better than I do. After all, these projects raked in billions for you all. Now Kerr needs some time to develop still larger projects. His efforts won't disappoint you."

She knew that when faced by these cut-throat people, only the offer of massive financial gains could shut them up.

All the board members exchanged nervous glances and hesitated when they heard her words. They knew what Nicole had said was true, so for the moment, they couldn't accuse Kerr of being derelict in his duty.

Mr. Liang glanced at Moore, took a deep breath, and then looked at Nicole as if he had made a decision. "You're right, but this all falls under Mr. Gu's prerogative as the CEO of the Gu Group.

Now there has been a problem in a project of the Gu Group, but Mr. Gu wasn't there. He didn't offer a direct response. If the Gu Group suffered a loss, who would be held responsible for it?"

He was ready to cut off all means of retreat. Now that Kerr was not here, he knew that these words would find their way to Kerr's ears along a different route. However, by then the Gu Group would no longer have a place for him in its ranks.

"Mr. Liang, you shouldn't have to worry about a solution to solve this matter. Are you doubting Mr. Gu's skills as the CEO of the Gu Group?" Jared looked at Mr. Liang.

In the past, Kerr had already noticed the suspicious behavior with Mr. Liang. Now it seemed that those concerns were valid. Only in a few days, he had been bought off by Moore.

The question made Mr. Liang feel somewhat guilty. He didn't want to admit to anything, so he replied evasively, "I just think it's better for everyone. I am just saying what everyone is already thinking."

Seeing Mr. Liang's expression, Jared was about to step up and interrupt him, but he was stopped by Nicole beside him.

Nicole smiled and shook her head at Jared. There was no need to grow angry with such an ungrateful person. She stood up, looked at Mr. Liang, and raked her flinty gaze across everyone present.

Within a flash, Nicole had discovered who was on Kerr's side, and who was eagerly awaiting any signs of Kerr's troubles.

"I know that everyone is concerned by the problems the Gu Group has recently faced. Here are my plans to deal with these problems. I will personally watch the progress of these projects over the next quarter.

I am not just giving you a verbal promise, but you will see that I put my money where my mouth is. I will use the most direct means to let everyone see the results."

Those projects that had suffered challenges were not difficult to solve, but she was sure that there was indeed someone maneuvering behind the scenes.

"It would be nice if what Miss Ning said is true, but if not… How are you going to fix things?

After all, Miss Ning is not an employee of the Gu Group. When troubles strike, the projects will be damaged and you, Miss Ning, will simply leave. The Gu Group will be left holding the bag.

Miss Ning, please don't get me wrong. I didn't mean to offend you. I'm just stating a hard truth. That's what everyone is worried about."

Moore had cleverly cornered Nicole. Only by doing so would he stand any chance of driving Kerr out of the Gu Group.

"That's right. I'm afraid we can't simply accept Miss Ning's words,"

all the board-members were echoing along with him.

Nicole took a deep breath but still held a faint smile on her face, and she was not nervous at all.

"Now that you all insist on having my assurance, I'll give you one." She paused on purpose, knowing that she was cutting off all means of retreat.

"I promise everyone here that if I really cause any damage to the Gu Group through my actions, I will dismiss myself and leave the Gu Group."

Everyone was puzzled as she laid out her promise. Since Nicole was not a member of the Gu Group, such a promise was quite meaningless to the company. Only Moore fully understood what she meant.