Right Person, Wrong Time

Chapter 1456 A Game of Guesses

Nicole was somewhat taken aback when she received a message from Kendrick. She was at a loss as to why he would want to meet her.

Could it be that her secret dealings with Darcy had been uncovered?

The thought made Nicole furrow her brows in worry. She had entertained the possibility of Darcy betraying her, but she had not anticipated that the odds would be so high.

If this were the case, her upcoming meeting with Kendrick could spell disaster.

Subconsciously, Nicole's hand drifted to her belly. Her concern for the unborn child within her was heightened by the current circumstances.

Instead of keeping her worries to herself, she forwarded all her chat records with Kendrick to Chloe. If anything were to happen to her, Chloe would be able to act promptly.

Since discovering her pregnancy, Nicole had been exceedingly careful. She could bear any misfortune, but no harm would befall her child.

As Nicole pondered her next move, the time for her meeting drew near.

Chloe had sent her numerous messages, all advising her against going, but Nicole was resolute in her decision to attend the meeting.

The likelihood of Darcy betraying her was merely conjecture. Perhaps Darcy had kept her secret, and Kendrick simply wanted to discuss future collaborations.

Nicole shared her thoughts with Chloe, who eventually agreed to her decision, but only on the condition that Nicole would let her follow. Chloe would be in the adjacent room, ready to intervene if anything went awry.

Nicole agreed without hesitation. She would not recklessly endanger herself, as it would be unfair to her unborn child and those who cared for her.

At that, Chloe asked for the meeting location and said nothing more. Nicole knew that Chloe had compromised.

Seeing their rendezvous time was approaching, Nicole grabbed her phone and headed out.

Meanwhile, Kendrick and Darcy were seated in a private room, patiently awaiting Nicole's arrival.

"Choosing lunchtime today is to avoid disrupting her work schedule. She's pregnant, and work is already quite taxing for her," Kendrick explained his reasoning for the timing of the meeting to Darcy.

Darcy wasn't upset that Kendrick was meeting Nicole but was unsure how to face her, especially since their previous issue remained unresolved.

Seeing Darcy's silence, Kendrick knew his plan was working. His next step was to bring Nicole and Darcy together, the only way to achieve his ultimate goal.

"I apologize for my tardiness, Mr. Hofstead." Nicole rushed into the private room, one hand on her belly and the other on her waist. Upon seeing Darcy, a flicker of surprise crossed her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.

"Miss Darcy, you are here too. Hello," she greeted Darcy without missing a beat.

"Please, have a seat, Miss Anderson. Feel free to order anything you like," Kendrick handed Nicole a tablet. He was aware of the dietary restrictions for pregnant women. Still, to avoid raising Darcy's suspicions, he allowed Nicole to order for herself.

Kendrick's expression darkened briefly, but he quickly returned to his usual demeanor. Just hold on a little longer, Nicole.

"It's alright, let's get down to business. I have other matters to attend to later," Nicole responded with a faint smile, pushing the tablet back toward Kendrick.

She was puzzled as to why Darcy was present and what Kendrick's intentions were in inviting her.

Given his continued friendly demeanor, it seemed unlikely that he knew about her and Darcy. So, what was his motive?

Nicole's inquisitive gaze briefly landed on Darcy before quickly shifting away to avoid arousing Kendrick's suspicions.

Whatever the case, it was time to pull the reins and get moving!