Chapter 455 Jarrod peered at Nicole with intense eyes.

Nicole grinned. "Jarrod, did you really think I'd fall for such an obvious trap?" Nicole had left the documents at home, arranged for ‘someone to pick them up later, and sent them to the police. Meanwhile, she carried an encrypted file envelope as a decoy, leading Alec to capture her.

Hearing this, Alec ripped open the file envelope on the table, finding it empty. Enraged, he grabbed Nicole, pinning her down and restraining her hands. "You dare deceive me, you wretch!" His knee pressed down firmly, his expression fierce.

Having survived through cunning and force alongside Jarrod for years, Alec had hidden his true self under suits and ties. But deep down, he was still the ruthless enforcer who inspired fear.

With his knee pressing down, making it hard for Nicole to breathe, Alec threatened, "You've got some nerve, setting Mr. Schultz up. I'l end you right now!"

Nicole, unable to move and struggling to breathe, refused to plead for mercy from such a person. To her, Alec was no different from Jarrod.

"Release her," Jarrod ordered icily.

Alec, upset, argued, "Mr. Schultz, this woman has caused you so much pain. Please, don't be soft on her again.

She's heartless!" Finally, Alec expressed his worries.

Jarrod had endured a harsh life for the past five years, punishing himself for his past actions. Alec had hoped Nicole's return would bring some improvement. But instead, she seemed determined to harm Jarrod, showing no mercy.

Alec's intense hatred for Nicole was evident. He wouldn't think twice about ending her life if Jarrod ordered it.

"I told you, release her." Jarrod's tone brooked no argument.

Reluctantly, Alec obeyed.

Nicole struggled for breath,

forward, offering a hand

away, repulsed. "Don't act like you care!"

"What are you doing? "Let me go!" Jarrod seemed

of

Roscoe seemed ready to confront

fought off the guards, Roscoe was

here..." At Roscoe's

glared at Jarrod. "Make him stop!" Jarrod was deeply irritated by her demand. His jealousy ignited, turning into rage as he held

go!" Nicole

she belongs to." Then, with a forceful grip, Jarrod seized Nicole by the neck, pinning her against the wall, and kissed her fiercely, almost lifting her off the

kiss, aggressive and dominant, caught Nicole off guard, feeling more like a punishment than an act of affection. Her struggles were futile

grappling with Alec at the door, yelled, "Release her, you lunatic!" Jarrod finally

cheeks, his eyes tinged with red, he chillingly grinned. "Nicole, you can't beat me, and I won't ever release

let go of Nicole, composed. "That's me." The officers

illicit backstage dealings. Please come with us for questioning." "Okay," Jarrod responded calmly,

care of her." Take care? Alec was seething,

glanced back at Nicole,

couldn't understand what amused him. Feeling a cold shiver, she watched his calm departure, deepening her

stopped at nothing, showing no vulnerability. This realization weighed

"Nicole, what's wrong?" Feeling drained, Nicole

felt surreal to

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