Chapter 410 Warmth Doreen had extended a chance for I amends.

Yet, Roscoe merely offered a faint smile, ignited the car's engine, and drove away. He had no interest in any woman other than Nicole. Today's meet-up with Doreen was a direct command from his family. That was all he had committed to. Just to ensure Doreen's safe return and nothing beyond that.

As Doreen watched the car's taillights fade, tears welled up in her eyes, and she began to weep at her doorstep.

At Doreen's cries, her parents hurried out, their expressions changing dramatically as they spotted Doreen weeping miserably. They promptly contacted Roscoe's grandfather,

expressing their displeasure about Roscoe's conduct.

Roscoe's grandfather was understanding, assuring Doreen's parents that he would address the matter.

i When Roscoe returned home, it was nearing 11 p.m.

The lights were on, illuminating the villa.

Sitting in the living room was Roscoe's grandfather, exuding a stern aura from his chair. "Disobedient child, kneel!" he bellowed.

Roscoe, seemingly not catching his grandfather's words, remained standing, his posture rigid.

Infuriated, Roscoe's grandfather commanded the butler to fetch a stick over, wanting to have Roscoe yield.

I The butler complied. This stick was unique, inflicting sharp pain without leaving visible marks.

Roscoe's grandfather wielded the stick, I striking Roscoe until the latter I collapsed.

with gritted teeth. Even as blood trickled from his mouth, indicating his severe

to rise. Do you wish to be labeled a bastard forever?" Roscoe, blood staining his lips, responded with difficulty, "I won't depend on marriage for my status. I

"You!" Roscoe's grandfather, overcome with frustration, pointed at Roscoe, speechless

rise, standing tall I once again. As

the position, you'll allow me the freedom to choose my path." Roscoe's grandfather watched Roscoe leave the room, Roscoe's walk unsteady yet determined. Frustrated, he tapped his cane. Roscoe was indomitable! Raegan was jolted awake by Elin's urgent

sounded distraught and

something awful has happened. Nicole just called me, saying she's killed someone!" Raegan bolted upright. "What did you I

Nicole answer the phone in a shaken voice,

Did Nicole say anything else?" Elin strained her memory and

Jarrod! Raegan reassured Elin, "Don't worry. I I know who to contact. I'll get more ) : information and update

her turmoil. "Mitchel..." Sensing Raegan's distress, Mitchel urged, "Don't fret. What's going on?" Raegan shared Nicole's predicament, her voice breaking. "Mitchel, could you check if Jarrod's involved? If he's not, let's not bother him." Raegan feared Jarrod might cause Nicole trouble

he wasn't

"I'll look into it-and get back to you." [ "Alright, I'm waiting." Raegan's trusting response warmed the chilly night. Mitchel, feeling uplifted, affirmed, "I'm on it." Restlessly, Raegan

Mitchel's call came through.

is critically injured and hasn't regained consciousness yet." Raegan's

already." Raegan felt slightly relieved but still uneasy. "Can I go see Nicole?" "I don't think so. I'm unaware of Jarrod's current location. We must wait for him to wake up." Jarrod had accumulated many adversaries in his quest to lead his family enterprise. For security, his

there any way to find out more?"

Jarrod won't harm Miss

Nicole rivaled his love

excessively drastic, likely

Jarrod otherwise. Yet, a person marked by witnessing

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