Therefore, in the short term, Nicole didnât intend to leave.
She needed to care for Kamilah while also taking Austin to consult with a local doctor to find an effective way to support his well-being.
Furthermore, she needed to be mindful of Vickiâs predicament.
Nicole examined her phone and discovered no online reports of Vickiâs arrest.
The Hampton family must have swiftly managed to hush up the incident.
They sought to diminish public interest and shirk accountability.
Scoffing, Nicole decided to bide her time.
She intended to observe how the Hampton family managed the affair before striking decisively at the opportune moment.
She anticipated that Vickiâs detention would be brief.
The nannyâs reluctance to confess indicated that Vicki had secured a dependable scapegoat.
With sufficient financial incentive, the nanny would remain silent.
Nicole had enlisted a friendâs help to delve into the nannyâs background but had yet to receive any updates.
All she could do was wait patiently.
At the same time, in the office of the president at the Schultz Group.
Jarrod reached the company at 10:00 in the morning.
This was unusual.
Typically, unless traveling for business, Jarrod would be at the office by 7:50.
Compared to all other employees, he consistently arrived first.
The companyâs hours were 9:00 to 17:00, but he often worked from 8:00 until 22:00 or even later.
Therefore, Jarrodâs late arrival today, coupled with his cheerful demeanor, drew the employeesâ attention.
âWhatâs the matter with the boss? Seems like thereâs some good news.
â
âMr.
Schultz isnât about to get married, is he? It must involve Miss Hampton.
â
âMr.
Schultz and Miss Hamptonâs relationship has always been steady.
When she visited, he was never this happy before.
Why does he seem so elated today? I doubt itâs related to Miss Hampton.
â
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Their conversation halted abruptly at the intrusion of a chilly voice.
âSeems like everyoneâs got time on their hands.
â
The employees pivoted to find Alec looming behind them.
âAlecâ¦â
Alecâs countenance was frosty.
âIf idle chatter about the president is how you spend your work hours, expect a deduction from your perfect attendance for a month.
â
Several employees promptly averted their gazes and dispersed.
As they rounded the corner, whispers resumed.
âWhy is Alec so irritable?â
âBut Mr.
Schultz seems cheerful.
Whyâs Alec in a foul mood?â
âBest not dwell on it.
If Alec catches us, we will be doomed.
Letâs hustle back to workâ¦â
Alecâs countenance bore a grave demeanor, stemming from his recent departure from the public relations department.