Right Person, Wrong Time

Chapter 1052 Let's Get Married After This

Everyone's expression cleared visibly after the phone call.

Colten rested his chin in his hands without much change of expression. After a while, he ordered, "Dominic, tell Jerry that I've made up my mind and am ready to trade Nicole for Wendy's return."

Startled, Dominic habitually turned to look at the couple. Then, without asking anything else, he replied with a nod, "Roger that." With that, he stood up and went to make preparations for it.

Taking Nicole by the hand, Colton led her upstairs without saying anything else.

Nicole let the man take her hand along the way without saying a word.

It wasn't until they were inside the room that Colton let go of her. He looked at her, his eyes slightly lowered as he asked, "Would you hate me for trading you for Wendy?"

A faint smile curved Nicole's lips as she looked at the serious-looking man before her. She replied in a calm voice, "No, I wouldn't. I believe in you."

Colton's pupils shrank at the sight of the sweet smile of the lady before him. She's started to believe in me without hesitation even before I begin to explain myself. His lips curled into a wry smile as his warm hand touched her face and caressed it little by little. A while later, he slowly explained, "We're roughly certain of Wendy's location now. We'll first agree to their demands to make them think we're at the end of our rope. Once they let their guard down, we'll send our men to rescue Wendy."

Nicole smiled and nodded, saying, "I know that. I believe in you, so you don't have to explain anything to me."

Seeing the unhesitating trust of the lady before him, Colton felt a swell of happiness. "May I kiss you?" His head lowered, and his rich, husky, and magnetic voice rang in Nicole's ears, slowly seducing her as if it possessed a certain kind of seductive charm.

Nicole looked at the man in amusement. He would've kissed her right away in the past, but this time, he asked for her permission, which was rare. Standing on tiptoe, she placed her hands on his shoulders and pressed her tender lips precisely to his.

Colton was startled for a moment; he probably didn't expect her to actually kiss him voluntarily. Dragging her toward himself, he put his large hand on the back of her head and deepened the kiss immediately.

Nicole wasn't surprised either. Instead, she closed her eyes and responded passionately and actively.

They kissed for a long time before their lips reluctantly parted from each other. At this very moment, Nicole was gasping slightly, blushing in her cheeks. Leaning against Colton's chest, she closed her eyes.

Colton picked her up right away. With strong, muscular arms, he carried her straight to bed with little effort, placing her on his lap as she nestled in his arms like a timid little girl. He looked down at her scarlet cheeks; at this very moment, she looked just as shy as a little girl who had just made her debut. "Nicole, let's register our marriage and have a wedding when this is over," he said while involuntarily tightening his arms, wrapping her tightly in his embrace.

Nicole was a bit surprised. After a while, she nodded shyly. Now, after so many incidents, she was already aware of her feelings for Colton, so it wasn't necessary to deceive herself anymore.

A smile of joy instantly spread across Colton's face when he saw that she had agreed. He lowered his head and kissed her on the lips, promising happily, "Nicole, I'll give you the grandest and perfect wedding. With me, you won't be mistreated anymore in your life."