Alarmed by Jarrods pallor and the bloody gash on his palm, Alec hurried over. Mr. Schultz, your hand. Let me bandage it.
Opening the car door swiftly, Alec retrieved the first aid kit.
As Alec started unrolling the gauze, Jarrod snatched it away and clumsily wrapped it around his wound.
You should disinfect it, Mr. Schultz, Alec insisted.
Its fine, Jarrod retorted icily. Disinfect? He was immune to all poisons long ago.
Alec could sense the tension etched on Jarrods face. Another unpleasant encounter with Nicole must have occurred. Why couldnt she be sensible and appreciate Jarrods efforts?
Last night, Jarrod had abruptly left an important company dinner for the hospital after a call, leaving the other executives in a lurch.
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Despite Alec handling the aftermath, the foreign CEO remained incensed, demanding, What could be so urgent that he had to leave?
Alec attempted to patch things up, yet the CEO remained adamant, compelling Jarrod to come back.
Who could have predicted Jarrods reaction to be so indifferent? The deal slipped away effortlessly, as though it were inconsequential.
A billion-dollar contract that could have propelled the company to the summit, was failed to secure because of Jarrods hasty departure for Nicole. It was exasperating, the irrationality of infatuation.
Where shall we go, Mr. Schultz? Alec inquired at last, breaking the prolonged silence.
The Oasis Apartment, Jarrod responded.
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Alec paused, contemplating the familiar destination. The Oasis Apartment again. It was Jarrods sanctuary, a place he sought solace whenever the opportunity arose.
Alec couldnt help but feel a pang of sympathy for Jarrod. Ever since that court summons arrived, Jarrods demeanor had soured, casting a pall over the entire company.
The staff tiptoed around Jarrod, fearing his wrath, knowing that a single misstep could result in a deluge of extra work. Who would dare to provoke him?
Alec assumed Jarrod had likely harbored hopes that yesterdays call would pave the path to reconciliation, explaining his urgent departure. Yet, the outcome remained disappointingly unchanged.
At that moment, Alec grasped the harsh reality that when women ceased to love, they could be unforgivingly merciless.
At the Oasis Apartment, Jarrod bid Alec farewell, instructing him not to wait, before ascending the steps alone.
Alec observed the towering figure vanish into the night, a pang of concern gripping him like witnessing an injured alpha wolf retreat into solitude to nurse its wounds.
The comparison unsettled Alec. After all, wolves were known for their unwavering monogamy.
As Jarrod pushed open the cold door, he was met with a haunting silence. The emptiness echoed his solitude.
The pristine table and floor, gleaming from the recent cleaning, only accentuated the loneliness of his presence.
Pouring himself a drink, he swallowed it down in one gulp before disappearing into the shower, hoping to wash away the fatigue that weighed heavy on his shoulders.