Chapter 298 Nicole Is Back

The voice sounded familiar. Jarrod's eyes welled up with instant crimson.

With his palms pressed to the ground, Jarrod struggled to rise and clasp the woman in his arms.

But at that very moment, the woman in black high heels planted her foot on the back of Jarrod's hand.

Her voice, as frigid as ice, cut through the air. "Look at yourself."

Then, she paused, twisting her high heel on the back of Jarrod's hand as if seeking to pierce his palm. "You resemble a stray dog now!"

With those words, she sauntered away in her black high heels.

"Nicole!" In the end, Jarrod managed to cry out her name. "Don't abandon me!"

His mouth was tinged with blood, his voice raw and ragged.

The blue luxury car's taillight flickered before him, casting a more pitiful shadow upon him.

"Stay." His plea was engulfed by the car's roaring departure. "Please don't leave

me...

Tears welled up in Jarrod's eyes and streamed down his cheeks as he screamed into the wind.

Yet, there was no response.

Not until Alec arrived.

For the remainder of the night, Alec drove Jarrod all over Ardlens in a relentless quest for Nicole.

The following morning, the sun graced the horizon with its presence.

Alec hesitated before speaking. "Mr. Schultz, you must be suffering from a hangover after all that drinking. Perhaps some medication will help you feel

better."

In truth, Alec suspected that Jarrod might have had a hallucination during his binge drinking. After all, Nicole had been gone for five long years.

Jarrod sat in the rear seat, his black shirt smudged with mud, his handsome countenance overtaken by an unmistakable disappointment.

Gazing at the bloody stain on the back of his hand, he insisted, "I'm certain

she's returned."

Hearing those words, Alec continued to harbor doubts about Jarrod's perception. If Nicole were truly alive, then who was the lifeless body resting in Jarrod's residence?

line of thought. The more he pondered, the more chilling it

was on her way to

car, Raegan was surprised to find Erick in the driver's seat. "Erick, what brings you here? Aren't

you a ride to

in a somber mood, and a small cut marred

Raegan inquired with curiosity, "What

deal. I just had a little

still concerned, asked, "How could you

his face, still feeling the sting in the corner of his mouth. He regretted indulging in that

thought and turned his attention to Raegan. "How's everything been with that man lately? Has he been

to Mitchel, Raegan nodded and replied,

by swiftly, and

scene when Raegan lay lifeless in the hospital bed.

was the youngest member of the Foster family. While she should have been the family's cherished and spoiled member, Raegan had endured

to fulfill their late mother's unfinished work, Erick would never have allowed Raegan to

Just because the Dixon Group's legal team is formidable doesn't mean they're

it came to the lawsuit, it was easier said

reality, Raegan had thoroughly researched the Dixon Group's

feeling as if she were walking on eggshells. She had no

contemplated for a moment before saying. "Erick, allow me to give it a shot. If

need anything, don't hesitate

worry, Erick.

a thought crossed her mind. "Do you happen to know any eligible bachelors? I'm thinking of setting Elin up

you mean?" Erick asked,

happen to know anyone suitable,

your assistance in finding a potential

mentioned it once, and she didn't object

a somewhat displeased expression on Erick's face. Simultaneously,

implied that she should refrain from getting involved

matters.

her concern that

again, there might be no one

the car, another thought crossed her mind, and she turned to Erick. "Has Stefan returned from his

longtime friend and classmate, had recently come back from his

less-than-enthusiastic expression, Raegan contemplated taking matters into her own hands and playing

back yesterday. Why the sudden interest in Stefan?"

sly grin, Raegan replied, "Oh, no particular

away, her matchmaking scheme

retrieved her phone from her pocket and sent a message to

response came from the other end. "Nope." "What's up?"

two consecutive texts.

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