Financial crimes could lead to more than ten years in prison, but they weren’t punishable by death.
Although Nicole believed Jarrod was responsible for her father’s death, without direct action, the law couldn’t touch him. She never wished for Jarrod’s quick death. She wanted him to see his empire crumble around him. She wanted him to be crushed, to live a life that was worse than death. That was what she wanted for her revenge.
Alec, not expecting Nicole to be so informed, quickly went from mocking to looking at her with deadly seriousness. He warned, “If anything happens to Mr. Schultz, you’ll regret it!”
With that, Alec hurried off.
Nicole moved to the window to see Jarrod being led away, surrounded by flashing cameras. She breathed out a sigh of relief. It wasn’t a total loss. If all went well, Jarrod could be looking at more than ten years behind bars.
In ten years, Jarrod’s empire would likely fall apart, and his name would be forgotten among the Ardlens. No matter what ended up happening to Jarrod, the Schultz Group was on a path to sure decline.
Unless the Hampton family went out of their way to save Jarrod, it was pretty much over for him. But it seemed unlikely the Hamptons would go to such lengths for Jarrod.
Downstairs, through the clear window of the car, Jarrod looked up, almost as if he knew Nicole was watching his downfall.
Since the officers arrived, Jarrod hadn’t let his emotions show, not once looking like he was defeated or embarrassed.
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Even now, sitting in the car with his legs crossed and leaning back a bit, anyone who didn’t know better might think Jarrod was on his way to an important meeting, not to the police station.
Jarrod’s hospital room was on the fifth floor, so looking up from the ground, a person might seem as small as an ant.
But Jarrod looked up intently, as if Nicole and he were standing right in front of each other.
Nicole stepped away from the window, no longer interested in watching.
Her job was done. With Jarrod convicted, she and Austin could finally be together without fear. This was the life she had always wanted but never thought possible. Now, it seemed like it was within their grasp.
Roscoe noticed Nicole’s thoughtful look and offered comfort, “Nicole, I’ve handed in that document. With these extra charges, there’s no way he can get out of it.”
Nicole felt a twinge of guilt. She had promised herself she wouldn’t drag others into this mess, yet here was Roscoe, caught up in it all.
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She turned to face him, taking in his kind, honest face. He used to be an angel, concerned only with helping others, but now he was caught up in these worldly troubles because of her.
“Roscoe, once Jarrod is out of the picture, stay away from the Watts family. They’re bad guys, and you are not one of them,” Nicole said earnestly.
The Watts family’s actions had left scars on Roscoe, proof of their harshness.
“Okay,” Roscoe replied, his eyes bright and sincere. “Nicole, it’s going to be alright.”
But could it be? Despite her plan, Nicole couldn’t shake off a lingering sense of unease, especially remembering Jarrod’s final threat. “I won’t ever release you again!” That phrase haunted her, sounding almost like a curse.
Raegan spent three days in Mitchel’s ward, but Mitchel hadn’t woken up yet. His fever came and went, stubbornly refusing to disappear.
The doctors explained the severity was due to a broken rib piercing an important organ. Though the surgery was timely, the post-operative infection was concerning. It was important for him not to get another fever. If his fever came back at night, he would have to be moved to the ICU.
Raegan looked after Mitchel all night without barely sleeping.