Nicole yearned to reclaim Austin and would inevitably confront the unstable Jarrod.
If Roscoe remained uninvolved, her task would be significantly simpler.
She was fearful that Roscoe would hold himself accountable for all that happenedâ¦
Just as Derek poised to collide with Nicoleâs car once more, Nicoleâs car finally ignited, causing her phone to dropped to the floor, abruptly terminating the call.
Nicole wasted no time, pressing forcefully on the accelerator and fleeing the scene.
Her escape today would furnish Rhett with ample evidence, courtesy of Derekâs reckless actions, to petition for a reassessment of Jarrodâs test.
Meanwhile, Raegan frantically dialed Mitchelâs number.
After two rings, Mitchel answered.
âDarling, you must assist⦠Nicoleâs in danger.
Someoneâs out to harm her.
It must be Jarrod⦠It simply must be him!â Raegan exclaimed, her words spilling forth in her distressed state.
Raegan harbored a firm belief that Jarrod was somehow implicated, that he was the villain orchestrating this perilous situation for Nicole.
âKeep composed, inhale deeply, and recount the events precisely.
â
Mitchel presently found himself at a distant branch office, engrossed in overtime alongside his executives on a project.
Sensing the urgency in Raeganâs tone, Mitchel motioned to halt the meeting and withdrew to a secluded area for conversation.
âWhatâs the current situation with Nicole?â
Raegan, her voice nearly catching in her throat, responded, âIâm not entirely sure.
Sheâs being pursued.
She mentioned she was looking into Jarrod, but she didnât disclose the details.
â
Nicole refrained from providing further details to prevent alarming Raegan and inadvertently alerting Jarrod, which could potentially jeopardize Raeganâs safety.
Despite Raegan being in a significantly safer situation under Mitchelâs protection, Nicole was adamant about not letting her own troubles affect her friend.
Furthermore, Raegan had the responsibility of caring for three children.
Upon hearing the limited information, Mitchel offered reassurance, âDarling, remain calm.
Iâm taking action.
Iâll have Matteo utilize the backend to pinpoint Nicoleâs location and dispatch a security team to retrieve her.
â
âAlright.
Please hurry,â Raegan urged, fully aware of the urgency of the situation.
The sooner Nicole was located, the sooner sheâd be out of harmâs way.
With a composed demeanor, Mitchel assured her, âDonât worry.
Iâll locate her and update you promptly.
â
After ending the call, Mitchel contacted Matteo, instructing him to track Nicoleâs phone.
Shortly after, the satellite pinpointed Nicoleâs phone, which had come to a standstill at a specific location.
Seized by a foreboding sensation, Mitchel promptly directed Matteo to dispatch an elite security team to the coordinates and alerted the local authorities, reporting Nicole as missing and potentially endangered.
Once he had initiated the necessary measures, Mitchel found himself unable to concentrate on the meeting any longer.
Aware of Nicoleâs significance to Raegan and the potential distress Raegan would experience if anything befell Nicole, particularly during her postpartum period, he couldnât shake off the concern.
He decided to adjourn the meeting and awaited updates from Matteo.
Thirty minutes later, Matteo contacted Mitchel with the news.
âMr.
Dixon, we located two damaged sedans at the scene, but they were both unoccupied.
There were no signs of individuals nearby.
Nicoleâs phone was discovered in one of the vehicles, while the other bore no personal effects and sported a counterfeit license plate, complicating immediate identification of the owner.
â
Frowning in concern, Mitchel instructed, âContinue the search and expand the scope of the investigation.
â
âUnderstood,â Matteo acknowledged.
Following the conversation, Mitchel contemplated the circumstances.