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 injuries, he bore

to rise. Do you wish to be labeled a bastard forever?" Roscoe, blood staining his lips, responded with difficulty,

Roscoe's grandfather, overcome with frustration, pointed at Roscoe, speechless with

in sweat, managed to rise, standing tall I once again. As he stood, his presence j seemed to

you'll allow me the freedom to choose my path." Roscoe's grandfather watched Roscoe leave the room,

distraught

the phone. "Raegan, something awful has happened. Nicole just called me, saying she's killed someone!" Raegan bolted

had intended to ask Nicole a question, only to have Nicole answer the phone in a shaken voice, confessing she had killed someone! Afterward,

alarmed, tried to soothe Elin, "Calm down first. Did Nicole say anything else?" Elin strained

Mr. Schultz in Nicole's life. That had to be Jarrod! Raegan reassured Elin, "Don't worry. I I know who to contact. I'll get more ) : information and update you." Ending the

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

something he

waiting." Raegan's trusting response warmed the chilly night. Mitchel, feeling

a tense half-hour, Mitchel's call came through.

Raegan was stunned. "Is Nicole in danger?" Mitchel replied, "No, but Jarrod is critically injured

stress too I much. Jarrod's people have contained the situation. It looks like they don't I plan to harm her, or else she would have been detained 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 location was often undisclosed to

any way to find out more?"

calm. Jarrod won't harm Miss Lawrence." Mitchel understood

affection for Nicole rivaled his love for

approach was I excessively drastic, likely stemming from

had often counseled Jarrod otherwise. Yet, a person marked by witnessing his parents' downfall held entrenched

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