Even though Austin never voiced it, Nicole could tell from the nannys careful attention that their days werent easy.
Nicole shut her eyes. She was too exhausted to argue with Jarrod, unable to find the energy even to stand up.
Luckily, Jarrod ceased his scrutiny. He removed his suit jacket and threw it at Nicole, indifferent to whether she put it on or not. He then turned and walked down the slope.
Nicole was no fool. In this torrential rain, without the jacket, she would surely fall seriously ill. It didnt matter if she herself collapsed, but her concern was for Austin. Jarrod held no real affection for Austin, and if something happened to her, Austin would be the one to suffer.
Then there was Vicki. Nicole vividly recalled the words Vicki had uttered at the entrance of the courthouse. She knew the kind of woman who, driven by love, could commit unthinkable acts, even crimes.
With that in mind, Nicole pulled the jacket tight around herself, indifferent to its owner as long as it kept her warm.
From the corner of his eye, Jarrod watched, a slight smirk playing on his lips. He then approached Derek, looking down at Derek, now smeared with mud.
That look sent a shiver through Dereks core. The tall, imposing Jarrod had eyes like a wolfs, fierce and terrifying.
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Throughout his life, Derek has only interacted with ordinary people, never facing any big shots. This was the first time he had felt a mans gaze could send shivers down his spine and make his body tremble. This sensation was far from pleasant.
You You dare kick me? Do you even know who I am? Ill get others to come and kill you. Derek threatened, trying to muster some bravery.
Before, Alec had been the one in touch with Derek, but Derek had never laid eyes on Alec, let alone Jarrod.
Derek figured Nicole didnt seem like a big shot, so whoever was assisting her couldnt be too remarkable either. He consoled himself that Jarrod only seemed tough but not as tough as he looked. Derek felt the need to stay strong until Jarrod acted first, so he couldnt back down. If he couldnt end Nicole today, hed reach out to Alec again to let the latter handle it. Otherwise, exposing the truth wouldnt bode well for him.
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Alec had been keen on making him a scapegoat, but Derek wouldnt let that happen. Derek wasnt stupid.
Kill me? Jarrods expression was frosty, his aura bristling with lethal intent. His eyes, sharp like an eagles, flashed with a fearsome bloodlust that seemed fiercer than the stormy rain.
Yes Thats it! I I know some powerful people, Derek stuttered.
Ill have them come find me to kill you and that woman.
Youre that influential, huh? Kill both of us? Jarrod conversed casually, even taking his time to unfasten his watch.
Jarrod rarely engaged in small talk at work. If he took the time to speak more than a few words, it indicated that the person he was addressing had made a serious error. His words were effectively a death sentence.
It was nearly impossible to land another job in the same industry if one got fired by the Schultz Group.
Derek didnt know Jarrod. He only cared about the stock market and entertainment, never bothering with financial magazines that featured big names.
Noticing that Jarrod, despite his menacing aura, spoke with such composure, Derek foolishly believed Jarrod was scared by his threats.
Derek smugly declared, Yes, I know some really influential people. If I want you dead, you wont make it
Before Derek could finish speaking, a dark shadow suddenly passed before his eyes. Ah
Dereks screams tore through the air, as painful as a pig caught under a gate.