Chapter 2379: Chapter 2385

With that, he left the room.

Nicole let out a sigh of relief.

She then fell back onto the bed, exhausted.

Although Jarrod had not explicitly consented, he had not firmly rejected her either.

His response left some room for negotiation.

Shortly after, a housekeeper knocked and entered with clothes for her.

Nicole dressed in the outfit provided.

The housekeeper had already laid out breakfast on the table and mentioned, “Miss, Mr.

Schultz requests that you have your breakfast before coming downstairs.

”

Nicole was unsure of Jarrod’s intentions, but her stomach grumbled from the fatigue and discomfort of the previous night.

The breakfast aroma was simply irresistible.

She sat down and ate, feeling somewhat at ease.

Downstairs, Nicole found Jarrod lounging on the couch, legs crossed, absorbed in the newspaper.

In front of him was a cup of iced Americano.

‘s BunnyBookery Over the years, Jarrod’s routine of skipping breakfast and starting his day with just an iced Americano for energy had not changed.

Noticing Nicole, Jarrod put aside the newspaper, finished his coffee in one swift gulp, stood up, and walked toward the door.

Uncertain of what Jarrod intended, Nicole followed him.

By the time Nicole reached the door, Jarrod had already gotten in the car, the back door open, with the driver ready to close it after her.

Nicole lowered her head, climbed into the car, and sat on Jarrod’s right side.

The driver closed the door and started the car.

Nicole looked confused.

“Where are we going?”

Jarrod answered shortly, “To the city hall.

”

“What?” Nicole’s eyes widened in shock.

She asked, “Jarrod, what are you saying?”

Jarrod stopped what he was doing, turned to her surprised face, and said mockingly, “I’ve agreed to your terms.

”

“But you said all I needed to do was stay with you…” Nicole was baffled.

This “stay” certainly did not mean getting legally married.

Moreover, why would they marry? She did not want to marry Jarrod at all!

Jarrod stretched out his legs, resting his hand elegantly on his thigh.

“Do you think I want a kept woman? If I wanted one, I could choose anyone.

I already told you.

”

His gaze was piercing.

“I want Austin’s mother.

You will be the one.

”

“I refuse to marry you!” Nicole exclaimed.

“Jarrod, there’s no way I’m marrying you.

You must be crazy!”

She could not understand how Jarrod could make such a rushed and impulsive decision.

Desperate, she turned to the driver.

“Sir, please stop the car.

”

The driver ignored Nicole’s request since his loyalty was to Jarrod.