Yet, Jarrod’s dimples, typically associated with charm, now took on a hint of menace. His smile suggested that beneath his handsome exterior lurked a deadly threat.
Seeing her absent-minded look, Jarrod chuckled. “You seem captivated by me. Have you been missing me?”
Nicole felt disgusted. She approached her car with a stern expression, wanting to open the door.
But before her hand reached the handle, she felt a strong pull from behind. Jarrod had stepped out of his car, gently grasped her neck, and teased, “Since you don’t get in yourself, I’ll take that as a sign you prefer me to carry you.”
Nicole found his audacity exasperating. Irritated, she inquired, “Where exactly are we going?”
Jarrod, clearly in high spirits, quirked an eyebrow and cheerfully suggested, “Join me for a late-night snack.”
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Just as Nicole was about to rebuke him, her phone rang.
Recognizing the caller ID, her expression turned serious. She brushed off Jarrod’s hand, saying, “Hold on. I need to take this call.”
Her reaction seemed casual yet intimate. Jarrod’s eyes darkened as he finally released her.
Nicole advanced a couple of steps and grabbed the phone near the flowerbed. “Yes, Mr. Steve?”
“Nicole, I need those case documents immediately. Can you send them?”
“Apologies, Mr. Steve. I’m not at the office. I’ll forward them as soon as I return,” Nicole responded apologetically.
“Understood.”
After ending the call, Nicole reflected on Jarrod’s ruthless handling of Deniz from the Vipo Group. That was a move that had been essential for her success in securing the Hampton family project. Her next target was a close associate of the Hampton Group’s chairman.
However, to gain this target’s trust, she had to neutralize Jarrod.
Turning back, Nicole noticed Jarrod’s gaze on her. Without showing any emotion, she opened
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the car door and got inside. “Do you plan to leave me after we eat? Let’s hurry. I need to get some sleep,” she stated.
Jarrod, not used to her compliance, gave a smile and leaned on the window without driving off.
“Are we going or not?” Nicole asked.
Jarrod fixed a cool stare on her. “Do you expect me to be your driver?”
Nicole, in a surprisingly compliant manner, moved from the back seat to the passenger seat.
Jarrod, considering lighting a cigarette, decided against it upon seeing Nicole beside him.
Right then, he answered a call from his assistant.
Jarrod simply replied, “OK.”
Then, he ignited the engine.