Even outnumbered, Jarrod could undoubtedly prevail.
Alecâs concern over Jarrodâs safety was because of Nicole.
From his perspective, she was akin to a lethal weapon.
Regardless of Jarrodâs assertions about being cold to her, it hadnât been a week, and they already rang hollow.
Alec was concerned Nicole likely caused harm to Jarrod.
âTell me, Alec, how long have you served by my side?â Jarrodâs sudden question caught Alec off guard.
âSixteen years, Mr.
Schultz,â Alec replied.
âs BunnyBookery âSixteen yearsâ¦â Jarrod echoed softly.
In the blink of an eye, Jarrodâs gaze shifted to Alecâs hand, and without warning, he swiftly raised the window, trapping it tightly.
Alec winced in agony, biting his tongue to stifle a cry of pain.
Alec knew this was Jarrodâs way of disciplining him for overstepping his boundaries.
He had indeed violated one of Jarrodâs rules, and he accepted the consequences.
Yet, he remained steadfast in his belief that he had done no wrong.
He was a straightforward man, not one for schemes.
It wasnât until Jarrod spoke again that Alec felt a shiver down his spine.
âNo matter how long you have served by my side, if you ignore my orders and act on your own, even if youâre capable, youâre no more valuable than a rat in my eyes,â Jarrodâs icy voice declared.
Alec felt a wave of sadness wash over him as he absorbed the rebuke.
Alec had always held Jarrod in high regard.
Yet, despite his years of dedicated service, he still fell short compared to Nicole in Jarrodâs heart.
It was only when Alecâs fingers turned purple and black, numbing to the point of losing all feeling, that Jarrod finally rolled down his car window.
Alec tried moving his numb hand with his other.
âThere wonât be a next time,â Jarrod stated coldly.
Then, the car pulled away, leaving Alec kneeling on the ground, utterly defeated.
Alec puzzled over whether he had really erred.
Nicole, that relentless woman, was fixated on driving Jarrod to his demise.
Despite losing her childâs custody, her resolve remained unbroken.
Alec felt he had only intended to shield Jarrod from complications.
Why, even after everything, did Jarrodâs feelings for Nicole linger?
Undoubtedly, Vicki from the Hampton family was a better choice.
She had shown support to the Schultz Group and was wholeheartedly devoted to Jarrod.
In comparison, Nicole was utterly ineffectual.
Alec grappled with confusion and disbelief.
One thing remained clear.
He would put no stops in ensuring no harm came Jarrodâs way.
Should anyone dare to pose risks to Jarrodâs well-being, he wouldnât hesitate to deal with them.