Chapter 2416: Chapter 2423

Nicole immediately inquired about the outcome.

“She still refuses to talk,” the lawyer disclosed.

“She insists she acted independently.

I warned her about the repercussions on her grandson’s future due to a criminal record, but she remained steadfast.

”

With a sigh, the lawyer shook his head.

“To her, it seems money outweighs the future.

”

Nicole had enlisted the help of the nanny’s son.

Unlike his mother, he was more amenable.

“I apologize, Miss,” the son said.

“My mother purchased a house in my name.

I genuinely believed she had saved the money herself.

I never thought she would harm your child.

Perhaps we were too destitute, and for her, money outweighs everything else.

”

“It’s not your fault, but I still hope you can persuade her to come clean,” Nicole responded.

Flushing with embarrassment, the nanny’s son assured her, “Don’t worry.

I’m deeply ashamed and regretful.

I will write to her and urge her to choose the right course.

”

Nicole cherished integrity.

Given that the nanny’s son was cooperative, she refrained from holding the family accountable for the nanny’s actions.

However, the nanny might have been too fearful of destitution.

She accepted the money and kept silent.

While Nicole might consider using money to squeeze the truth out, once money was exchanged, Vicki’s lawyer could use that against her .

They might argue that Nicole was attempting to bribe the defendant, which could potentially backfire.

The Hampton family, with their extensive resources, was formidable.

While Vicki might not be the sole heiress, the affair tarnished the family’s reputation.

Wayne would go to great lengths to obscure the truth, compelling Nicole to navigate cautiously and avoid providing any leverage to the Hampton family’s attorney.

For now, pursuing the nanny appeared to be a futile strategy.

She would need to explore alternative avenues.

As Ethel was still on duty, Nicole decided to leave.

Outside, Nicole observed Vicki boarding a luxurious vehicle.

Vicki halted when she noticed Nicole, her expression smug.

“Nicole, did you feel victorious yesterday, believing you could topple me? Are you disillusioned today?” Vicki sneered.

Nicole shook her head.

“Not at all.

”

Vicki’s sneer deepened.

“Quit the act, Nicole.

Let me remind you, what’s mine will stay mine.

You could marry Jarrod, but what does it matter? I’m merely being gracious by letting you borrow him for now.

Since you dare to lay claim to what belongs to me, I assure you, you’ll regret it.

”

Vicki’s expression was rife with malice and a thirst for vengeance.

Despite this, Nicole maintained her composure.

“I’m eager to see that.

”

Her response was sincere, yet Vicki was skeptical.

Nicole had predicted Vicki would evade any immediate consequences and that direct evidence against her would be elusive.

Vicki was too cunning to be caught red-handed.

Proving her involvement was a daunting task.

Even with a confession from the nanny, it was unlikely the funds could be traced back to Vicki directly.

The Hamptons would simply scapegoat someone else.