Deep down, he harbored doubts about Jarrod resorting to such extreme measures as harming Nicole.
He knew Nicole and Jarrodâs relationship was intricate.
Jarrodâs sentiments toward Nicole oscillated between affection and animosity, albeit with affection prevailing.
Nevertheless, Mitchel couldnât fathom Jarrod sanctioning any harm against Nicole.
There had to be a misunderstanding, yet with his absence from the country, the most expeditious means of Locating Nicole seemed to be reaching out to Jarrod directly.
With resolve, Mitchel dialed Jarrodâs number without hesitation.
After several rings, Jarrod finally answered.
Having recently returned from a trip, Jarrod was enjoying a late-night meal with Vicki.
The rapport between Mitchel and Jarrod had grown distant over time due to conflicting perspectives, and were it not for Luisâ interventions to their childhood uphold camaraderie, they might have drifted apart completely.
Anticipating nothing urgent from Mitchel, Jarrod casually greeted him in Vickiâs presence, âHello, Mitchel.
â
âWhere are you?â Mitchel inquired tersely.
âJust landed, grabbing a bite to eat,â Jarrod responded.
Upon hearing Jarrodâs response, Mitchelâs conviction regarding Jarrodâs non-involvement in Nicoleâs disappearance solidified.
However, he couldnât shake the suspicion that someone close to Jarrod might be implicated, given that few individuals were aware of Nicoleâs return to Ardlens.
Apart from Jarrod and his associates, Nicole had few adversaries.
âNicole is in trouble,â Mitchel asserted.
Jarrodâs expression grew tense.
âWhat happened?â
âRaegan called her and heard someone pursuing her.
Subsequently, when we traced her phone signal, it vanished.
We located the car she had been using, but sheâs nowhere to be found,â Mitchel elaborated.
After processing the information, Jarrod remained silent for a few moments before responding, âIâll take care of it.
â
Mitchel understood the implication.
Rescue would come to Nicoleâs way.
Jarrod likely had suspicions regarding who might be behind it.
Mitchel felt compelled to offer a word of caution, âJarrod, donât make decisions youâll later regret.
â It was counsel from a friend who had witnessed Jarrodâs ruthless approach in business, a method Mitchel did not condone.
Their growing apart stemmed from Mitchelâs preference for achieving success through methods that didnât completely dismantle smaller enterprises to maximize his gains.
In contrast, Jarrod operated like a shark in his domain, employing ruthless tactics to secure his victories.
His methods were widely disapproved of in the financial sphere, resulting in numerous bridges burned, and there were plenty who would welcome his downfall.
Hence, Mitchel couldnât help but feel that Jarrodâs endeavor to take Austinâs custody was ill-advised.
Jarrod had amassed a significant number of adversaries, and if they were to learn of his connection to Austin, it could place Austin in jeopardy.
With a heavy sigh, Mitchel proceeded to call Raegan to provide her with an update.
Raegan anxiously awaited Mitchelâs call and answered his call almost immediately.
âMitchel, whatâs the situation?â Raeganâs voice quivered with fear, dreading the possibility of Nicole encountering something dreadful.
âIâve instructed Matteo to dispatch our most capable team to search and have also notified the authorities, but sheâs not at the location where she went missing.
Weâre continuing the search,â Mitchel admitted, opting for full transparency, knowing Raeganâs determined nature made concealing the truth futile.