Jarrod was silent for a while. Then, he said, I cant accept it.
Vicki was stunned for a moment. She stared at Jarrod with her mouth gaped open before she finally managed to say, Jarrod, am I that bad? You know I only want to help you. I will never harm you.
Vicki really couldnt understand why Jarrod refused. She wanted nothing but a title. Why was he so unwilling to give it to her?
Its not that youre not good enough, Jarrod said. Its just that I dont want to complicate our relationship. If you make a deal with me, you will only end up hurting yourself.
Nicoles escape from him was a heavy blow to Jarrod. His mind was a mess, and he could no longer think of anything else. Vickis words had a point. The marriage of convenience could offer him great support. But he still didnt want it.
Jarrod, do you know that all the shareholders are conspiring to oust you? Vicki said anxiously. Once you are kicked out of the company and lose your position, it wont be easy for you to find Nicole again.
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Jarrod remained silent, his disturbance evident in his quiet.
Vicki knew it was useless to say more since convincing him seemed out of the question. So, she threw out her one last bait. Jarrod, our union means nothing. It is merely to resolve the current crisis and solidify the relationship between the Hamptons and the Schultzes. If one day Nicole appears again, its fine with me. I can tolerate her. I hope you can think it over.
After saying this, Vicki left, heartbroken.
Jarrods ruthlessness in dealing with things resulted in many enemies.
After the setback brought by the scandal, these enemies focused their attention on the Schultz Group,
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exerting all efforts to take it down until it was totally destroyed.
The Schultz Group was Jarrods creation. He couldnt let it fall while he was in charge.
A month later, the news of the Hampton-Schultz union spread out. The wedding date was announced on the day of their engagement ceremony.
Because of this, Jarrods name was boosted, and he quickly returned to the Schultz Group. After several months of decisive measures, he recovered his position in the company and eliminated his rivals.
Vicki thought this would be the beginning of a happy life for her to live on with Jarrod.
But while she was celebrating, Nicole entered the picture again.
Jarrod pressed Vicki down on the seat and then withdrew his hand.
Ill keep my promise to marry you. But thats all I can do. I can only give what we have agreed on from the start.
Time was running and he was desperate to rush to Nicoles whereabouts, so he didnt elaborate further, hoping Vicki would come around.
But Jarrod Not reconciled, Vicki tightly clung to the hem of his coat.
However, Jarrod shook off her hand mercilessly. Whether you choose to continue or end our agreement, I respect your decision.
Vicki froze at his words. She could only watch him walk away helplessly, unable to do anything. The pain in her eyes turned to resentment, having forgotten the agreement before their engagement despite Jarrods reminders.
She clenched her fists tightly and murmured while staring at Jarrods back fiercely, Jarrod, how can you treat me like this? I love you so much.
Vicki cried even harder, but it didnt change anything. No matter how hard she cried, she could no longer bring back the man who had left.