Though Alec saw through Miguelâs facade, he was powerless to intervene.
He had sensed Miguelâs ulterior motives but remained uncertain of their nature.
Vigilance was imperative.
Alec scoffed.
âMr.
Watts, save your words for Mr.
Schultz when he regains consciousness.
Donât presume that you wield unchecked authority and can do whatever you want merely because your son married someone from the Schultz family! Your understanding of Mr.
Schultz seems sorely lacking!â
Upon hearing Alecâs brazen words, Miguelâs complexion drained of color, boiling rage simmering within him.
To be addressed in such a manner by a mere subordinate Like Alec! Was this the respect he garnered? Alec failed to take him seriously!
Miguel vowed to make Alec regret his insolence sooner rather than later!
Meanwhile, Nicole remained rooted to the spot, her expression a mix of bewilderment and distress.
Alec shot her a fierce glare, his patience waning.
âWhat are you lingering for? Do you intend to wait until Mr.
Schultz succumbs to his injuries?â
Alec harbored no desire to rescue Nicole.
She had caused Jarrod considerable anguish!
Despite Jarrodâs insistence that he harbored no feelings for Nicole, the mere notion of her peril compelled him to act.
Alec found himself at a loss for words.
Men who were hopeless romantics proved more daunting than women engulfed in love.
Jarrod would risk his life to safeguard Nicole, yet sheâd offer no gratitude in return, Understanding Jarrodâs intentions eluded Alec completely.
Nevertheless, he was duty-bound to carry out Jarrodâs directives, despite his reluctance.
Jarrodâs impulsive tendencies when saving Nicole struck fear into him.
Alec grasped preserving Nicoleâs safety was non-negotiable.
Otherwise, heâd struggle to justify his actions to Jarrod.
Approaching Nicole, Alec seized her arm, guiding her toward the awaiting car.
Miguelâs unpredictability necessitated Alecâs vigilance over Nicole.
Nicole sensed Miguelâs murderous intent, likely due to her actions jeopardizing his plans.
In such a scenario, Roscoe was faced with an even greater threat.
However, remaining here would only subject her to othersâ control, rendering her unable to fight against the Watts family.
Departure seemed the prudent choice, affording her the opportunity for careful deliberation.
Therefore, Nicole trailed behind Alec, entering the car.
On the way, the onboard doctor commenced treatment of Jarrodâs wounds.
Jarrodâs noncompliance necessitated Alecâs vigilant supervision to ensure proper medical attention.
Though the bleeding had been temporarily halted, Jarrodâs blood-stained shirt still hinted at his perilous condition.
Alec muttered curses under his breath, fixing a piercing gaze on Nicole.
Throughout the journey, his glare pierced her repeatedly.
He yearned to speak out, yet the words remained lodged in his throat.
Upon arrival at the hospital, the doctor swiftly ushered Jarrod in for urgent treatment.
The doctor recoiled in shock at the extent of Jarrodâs injuries, entertaining suspicions of him being a potential terrorist and contemplating involving the authorities.
Alec swiftly intervened, elucidating the circumstances and presenting evidence from hospital records in the mountain district, alongside newspaper clippings.
Gradually convinced, the doctor commenced treatment on Jarrod.
Alec exhaled deeply, relieved.
He then instructed the doctor to examine Nicole, but she declined.
âI donât require it.
Iâm departing,â Nicole asserted.
âWhere are you going?â Alec retorted scornfully.
âBack to the Watts family mansion to meet your demise?â