Alec rushed in, looking panic-stricken.
âMr.
Schultz, several police officers have arrived downstairs.
â
Jarrod peered at Nicole with intense eyes.
Nicole grinned.
âJarrod, did you really think Iâd fall for such an obvious trap?â
Nicole had left the documents at home, arranged for someone to pick them up later, and sent them to the police.
Meanwhile, she carried an encrypted file envelope as a decoy, leading Alec to capture her.
Hearing this, Alec ripped open the file envelope on the table, finding it empty.
Enraged, he grabbed Nicole, pinning her down and restraining her hands.
âYou dare deceive me, you wretch!â His knee pressed down firmly, his expression fierce.
Having survived through cunning and force alongside Jarrod for years, Alec had hidden his true self under suits and ties.
But deep down, he was still the ruthless enforcer who inspired fear.
With his knee pressing down, making it hard for Nicole to breathe, Alec threatened, âYouâve got some nerve, setting Mr.
Schultz up.
Iâll end you right now!â
Nicole, unable to move and struggling to breathe, refused to plead for mercy from such a person.
To her, Alec was no different from Jarrod.
âRelease her,â Jarrod ordered icily.
âs BunnyBookery Alec, upset, argued, âMr.
Schultz, this woman has caused you so much pain.
Please, donât be soft on her again.
Sheâs heartless!â
Finally, Alec expressed his worries.
Jarrod had endured a harsh life for the past five years, punishing himself for his past actions.
Alec had hoped Nicoleâs return would bring some improvement.
But instead, she seemed determined to harm Jarrod, showing no mercy.
Alecâs intense hatred for Nicole was evident.
He wouldnât think twice about ending her life if Jarrod ordered it.
âI told you, release her.
â Jarrodâs tone brooked no argument.
Reluctantly, Alec obeyed.
On the ground, Nicole struggled for breath, coughing uncontrollably.
Jarrod stepped forward, offering a hand to help her up.
But Nicole slapped it away, repulsed.
âDonât act like you care!â
Still, Jarrod grabbed her hand, pulling her forcefully into his arms.
Nicoleâs face went pale, protesting, âWhat are you doing? âLet me go!
Jarrod seemed unperturbed, as if her scheme was expected.
Then, an unexpected visitor arrived.
It was Roscoe, who had heard of Nicoleâs capture and fought his way in, worried for her safety.
Seeing Nicole struggling, Roscoe seemed ready to confront Jarrod, but was blocked by Alec.
Having already fought off the guards, Roscoe was no match for Alec.