Mere moments earlier, Jarrod had mandated Alec to disseminate news regarding the termination of the engagement between himself and Vicki.
Presently, the Schultz and Hampton family families remained in collaboration.
Undoubtedly, this news delivered a significant impact.
Even though it was Jarrodâs personal affairs, its repercussions undoubtedly loomed over the company.
Should Vicki provoke any commotion, the meticulously crafted reputation of the Schultz Group would assuredly plummet.
Alec fervently hoped for Vickiâs discretion, praying she refrained from instigating any turmoil.
The prospect was unbearable.
Yet, contemplating Vicki, Alec couldnât help but lament her ineffectuality.
He had held her in high regard, anticipating her as Jarrodâs future wife.
Her ultimate defeat came as an unexpected blow.
Upon entering Jarrodâs office, Alec found him engrossed in reviewing the proposal on his computer screen and providing feedback.
Upon hearing Alecâs entrance, Jarrod remained focused on his task.
Not bothering to lift his head as he inquired, âDid you send it out?â
âArrangements are finalized.
The scheduled time is 2:00 in the afternoon,â Alec replied.
Jarrod voiced no objections.
Unless urgent, the public relations department typically allotted an appropriate timeframe.
A hint of dissatisfaction lingered in Alecâs tone.
âMr.
Schultz, time is of the essence.
Severing our collaboration with the Hampton family while announcing this information will incur losses.
â
Jarrod arched an eyebrow.
âAre you suggesting we wait until the originally scheduled wedding day to divulge?â
Truly, the impending wedding date known to the public left Little room for delay.
If they postponed the announcement any further, time would swiftly elapse.
Alec was unaware of recent events in the country over the past two days, leaving him puzzled as to why Jarrod was rushing to cancel the engageme nt.
He speculated that something significant must have occurred.
Before Alec could inquire, Jarrod delivered a weighty revelation.
âVicki has been arrested.
â
Jarrod then commanded, âProceed to the police station to ascertain the Hampton familyâs response, and then return with a report.
â
Alec was stunned.
What? Merely absent for a few days, and Vicki was already in custody.
No wonder Jarrod sought to annul the engagement swiftly.
Alec refrained from further inquiries, confident he could obtain precise information upon his visit to the police station.
Jarrod issued a directive.
âIâve heard of an esteemed doctor residing in seclusion at South Mountain Hospital after retirement.
Seek means to extend an invitation to him for Mrs.
Schultzâs medical care.
â
Mrs.
Schultz? Alecâs confusion surfaced.
âMr.
Schultz, a new Mrs.
Schultz?â
âItâs Nicole.
Weâve registered our marriage,â Jarrod stated succinctly.
Alec was silent for a long moment, his mind reeling as if on the brink of madness.
How had these two ended up marriedâ¦