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.

Throughout the ordeal, Roscoe remained silent, enduring the pain with gritted teeth. Even as blood trickled from his mouth, indicating his severe injuries, he bore

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.

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

I once again. As he

to choose my path." Roscoe's grandfather watched Roscoe leave the room, Roscoe's walk unsteady yet determined.

sounded distraught and

called me, saying she's killed someone!"

Nicole answer the phone in a shaken voice,

we going to do?" Raegan, although alarmed, tried to soothe Elin, "Calm down first. Did Nicole say anything else?" Elin strained her memory and then added, "I think I overheard someone mentioning 'Mr. Schultz' in the background,

Mr. Schultz? Raegan connected the dots to 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 )

in 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

something he wasn't involved

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

call came

in danger?" Mitchel replied, "No, but Jarrod is

alleviate her worries, added, "Don't 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?"

way to find out

harm Miss Lawrence." Mitchel

for Nicole rivaled

drastic, likely stemming

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

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