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.

the ground, Nicole struggled for breath, coughing

offering a hand to help

you care!" Still, Jarrod grabbed her hand, pulling her forcefully into his

protesting. "What are you doing? "Let me

had heard of Nicole's capture and fought his way in, worried for her

seemed ready to confront

fought off the guards, Roscoe was

police are here..." At Roscoe's words, Jarrod's

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

go!" Nicole continued to

morphed into a sinister grin, overwhelming in its intensity. He said to Roscoe, "Watch closely. See who she belongs to." Then, with a forceful grip, Jarrod seized Nicole by the neck,

more like a punishment than an act of affection. Her struggles

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

beat me, and I won't ever release you again." His tone was cold, like a curse, sending chills

that moment, law enforcement officers reached, asking, "is Mr. Jarrod Schultz here?" Jarrod let go of Nicole, composed. "That's me." The officers flashed their badges and then

we've received reports implicating you in financial fraud and illicit backstage dealings. Please come with us for questioning." "Okay," Jarrod

by Alec, Jarrod instructed, "Take care of her." Take care? Alec was seething, wanting nothing more than to

at Nicole,

what amused him. Feeling a cold

ruthless Jarrod, who stopped at nothing, showing no vulnerability. This realization weighed heavily on her,

full of concern. "Nicole, what's wrong?" Feeling drained, Nicole leaned heavily on

felt surreal to

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