Nicole was aware of this.
If not, she would have reclaimed her child by now.
âMiss Lawrence, are you certain that Mr.
Schultz has been medicated in recent years?â Rhett asked.
âIâm sure of it,â Nicole confirmed with a nod.
She remembered seeing Jarrod consistently take medication to manage his manic episodes back when they were together, a condition that had worsened after his parentâs deaths.
âs BunnyBookery âExcellent.
As long as we can verify Mr.
Schultzâs mental health condition, Iâm confident we can win this case,â Rhett assured her.
His impressive record at the Dixon Group was testimony to his capabilities.
His decision to resign and study abroad was driven by a desire to enhance his skills and contribute more effectively to his country.
Nicole felt a surge of reassurance at Rhettâs words, boosting her confidence.
The legal proceedings were slow to progress.
By the time everything was set in motion, more than a month had elapsed.
During this time, Nicoleâs thoughts often drifted to Roscoe, wondering about his ongoing treatment.
One evening, after leaving a restaurant with Rhett, Nicole stood by the roadside waiting for her ride.
Suddenly, she noticed a familiar face.
It was Doreen.
Nicole initially intended to ignore Doreen, but Doreen had already seen her.
âYouâreâ¦â Doreen paused, trying to remember.
Nicole kept her eyes on her phone, waiting for her ride.
âYouâre the woman who used to follow around my uncleâ¦â Doreen exclaimed loudly.
Her tone was sharp, especially with many people around at the restaurantâs entrance.
It seemed like she was hinting that Nicole was kept as a mistress.
As expected, the bystandersâ glances at Nicole were filled with curiosity and scorn.
Doreenâs intent was obvious.
She despised Nicole and seized this moment to humiliate her.
Nicole responded firmly, âI have no relationship with Mr.
Schultz, not now, not ever.
â If there was ever any relationship, it was only because they were Austinâs biological parents.
âThe official partner of Jarrod has always been from the Hampton family,â Doreen sneered.
âIâm just being polite by saying you followed after him.
In reality, you were nothing more than his mistress.
â
Nicoleâs expression chilled instantly.
Doreen, seemingly oblivious, stared at Nicoleâs striking appearance and refused to ease her attack.
âDonât parade as virtuous.
You were nothing but my uncleâs mistress, using your allure to gain the Lawrence familyâs favors.
Unfortunately, theyâre too weak to be of any useâ¦â
These words deeply wounded Nicole.
She muttered in her heart, âIf Doreen only knew the truth, she wouldnât dare speak such foolishness.
It was Jarrodâs unyielding demands that had truly undermined the Lawrence family.
â
Doreen misinterpreted Nicoleâs darken face as a sign of defeat, which only fueled her satisfaction.
She crossed her arms and sneered, âLike father, like daughter.
It seems your parents taught you Little about morality, which explains why you meddle in othersâ relationships.
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