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.

silent, enduring the pain with gritted teeth. Even as

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 made that clear when I came back. I refuse to be part of such

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

tall I once again. As he stood, his presence j seemed to overshadow his grandfather, his demeanor

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

sounded distraught and

phone. "Raegan, something awful has happened. Nicole just called me, saying she's killed someone!" Raegan bolted upright. "What did you I say!" Between sobs, Elin managed to relay the story to

the phone in a shaken voice, confessing she had

Nicole say anything else?" Elin strained her memory and then added, "I think I overheard someone mentioning 'Mr. Schultz' in the background, but

Nicole's life. That had to be Jarrod! Raegan reassured Elin, "Don't worry.

on?" Raegan shared Nicole's predicament, her voice breaking. "Mitchel, could you check if Jarrod's involved? If he's not,

he wasn't involved

before I responding, "I'll look into it-and get back to you." [ "Alright, I'm waiting." Raegan's trusting response

Mitchel's call came through. He

danger?" Mitchel replied, "No, but Jarrod is critically injured and

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

out more?" Raegan inquired, still concerned.

calm. Jarrod won't harm

affection for Nicole rivaled his love

I excessively drastic, likely stemming

marked by witnessing his parents' downfall held

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