Filed to story: My Husband Regrets Divorcing Me (Audrey & Cornell)
Jarrod appeared unfazed by the pain. He continued gazing at her and remarked, “Nicole, you’re quite something.”
His voice was deep and menacing. It was clear that he wasn’t complimenting her.
Nicole remained silent and continued listening as he pressed on, “I’m not dead. Are you disappointed?”
“You know the answer.” Nicole scoffed.
Jarrod stood a few feet away, his handsome face now contorted with rage. “Where did you want to send this document?”
“Of course, I wanted to send it where it was supposed to go,” Nicole replied.
“Interesting.” A small chuckle escaped Jarrod’s Lips.
Jarrod had given Nicole numerous chances. If she displayed even a hint of remorse, he was ready to find a hundred reasons to convince himself to power on and continue being a sucker for her.
However, she showed no hesitation. She wasn’t concerned about the pain she had put him through. She only cared if he was dead.
Jarrod’s expression was no longer frosty. It was now hideous and terrifying, so dangerous that there were no words to describe it.
“You made concessions and stayed in the villa to look after
me, just so you could steal this document and use it against Lowe?”
“You’re pretty smart,” Nicole brazenly taunted. She wasn’t surprised that Jarrod had figured it out. After all, the Hampton and the Schultz families were close. Lowe must have gone to Jarrod after suffering a loss.
However, Lowe was probably distracted by other matters at the moment.
Nicole had leaked scandalous videos of Lowe on the Hampton Group’s official website just a few minutes ago. The Hampton Group must have descended into chaos. By now, his scandals must have already gone viral on the internet.
Containing this situation was going to prove to be challenging for the Hampton family. They would definitely trace the source of the leak.
Jarrod had broken off his engagement with the Hampton family for Nicole, and now he was indirectly responsible for sullying Lowe’s reputation for Nicole again.
The wedge between the Hampton and the Schultz families had grown deeper.
Hampton family’s efforts to protect themselves would, undoubtedly, aid in sending Jarrod to prison.
The Hampton family was not an innocent party in the contract incident.
Nicole took great pleasure in seeing them fight each other and suffer the consequences of their actions.
Jarrod easily understood her little tricks. The funny thing was that while he was racking his brain on how to treat her well and make her stay by his side, she was scheming on how to hit him where it hurt the most and how to deliver the fatal blow.
With narrowed eyes, Jarrod scoffed. “You went through all this trouble just to get me imprisoned, didn’t you?”
Jarrod’s dark eyes glittered dangerously, as if one look could destroy the light in someone’s eyes.
Nicole was not intimidated, her expression calm as she remarked, “Mr. Schultz, you must be tired of acting alongside me.”
In fact, the reality had finally dawned on Nicole. Jarrod was also acting. Otherwise, how could he have so much knowledge of her plan to steal the documents? Logically speaking, Jarrod should have caught her red-handed when she handed the files to Lowe. Unfortunately, he hadn’t expected he would pass out in the bathtub, which allowed her to escape.
Jarrod’s present composure showed that he was confident he was in control of the entire situation.
Nicole smirked to herself. This man was about to pay the price for his arrogance.
Nicole extended her hands and fixed Jarrod’s suit, as if brushing off some dust, and taunted, “You’re a very talented actor, Mr. Schultz.
Putting the effort into you was worth it.”
Jarrod didn’t smile or display any annoyance. His expression instantly turned stony. Stepping forward, he extended his arm and gently grabbed Nicole’s chin. There was a chilly undertone to his voice as he said, “Nicole, I’m giving you one last chance. If you declare that you’re willing to stay with me and will never get involved with other men again…”
Jarrod paused, his expression saying that he was making a big sacrifice. His fingers gripped her chin tighter and he enunciated each word forcefully, “I’ll let this matter go.”
Nicole felt that Jarrod’s brain was malfunctioning. Things had reached this point, yet he was still speaking so unrealistically.
Even if she had said so, could her words be trusted? Was there any meaning of the vows or promises made between two people with such deep-rooted animosity?
Their relationship was like a shattered mirror. No matter how hard they tried to fix it, the cracks remained, making the person Looking in the mirror appear ugly.
“Let the matter go?” Nicole reined in her anger, but her trembling eyelashes betrayed her fury as she spat out, “Tell me, Jarrod. How should I get even for my father’s death? I wish you were dead, but you stand in front of me and tell me to let it go?”
“Nicole, I didn’t have any hand in your father’s death, and I never sent anyone to deliver that document to him,” Jarrod protested. He wasn’t a man who usually explained himself, but that incident from years ago was his biggest regret.
If Wesson hadn’t died, they wouldn’t be such bitter enemies now. If it had only dawned on him earlier that his love for Nicole was greater than his hatred, perhaps their relationship could have been salvaged. Unfortunately, it was too late now.
Nicole laughed humorlessly and remarked, “You want to pin the blame on Jamie, don’t you?”
Jarrod didn’t reply, but his eyes said everything he wanted to.
“If it weren’t for you, would Jamie hate me so intensely? Would the thought of harming my father even cross her mind?” Tears dripped down Nicole’s face as she laughed while recalling the past, her heart clenching painfully.
“Jarrod, this is karma. Meeting you was the biggest mistake of my life!” Nicole declared.
Jarrod finally understood. There was no way for them to reach a consensus, no chance to reconcile. Nicole only desired his miserable end.
At that moment, the door was thrown open with a loud bang.
Alec rushed in, looking panic-stricken. “Mr. Schultz, several police officers have arrived downstairs.”
Jarrod peered at Nicole with intense eyes.
Nicole grinned. “Jarrod, did you really think I’d fall for such an obvious trap?”
Nicole had left the documents at home, arranged for someone to pick them up later, and sent them to the police. Meanwhile, she carried an encrypted file envelope as a decoy, leading Alec to capture her.
Hearing this, Alec ripped open the file envelope on the table, finding it empty. Enraged, he grabbed Nicole, pinning her down and restraining her hands. “You dare deceive me, you wretch!” His knee pressed down firmly, his expression fierce.
Having survived through cunning and force alongside Jarrod for years, Alec had hidden his true self under suits and ties. But deep down, he was still the ruthless enforcer who inspired fear.
With his knee pressing down, making it hard for Nicole to breathe, Alec threatened, “You’ve got some nerve, setting Mr. Schultz up. I’ll end you right now!”
Nicole, unable to move and struggling to breathe, refused to plead for mercy from such a person. To her, Alec was no different from Jarrod.
“Release her,” Jarrod ordered icily.
Alec, upset, argued, “Mr. Schultz, this woman has caused you so much pain. Please, don’t be soft on her again. She’s heartless!”
Finally, Alec expressed his worries.
Jarrod had endured a harsh life for the past five years, punishing himself for his past actions. Alec had hoped Nicole’s return would bring some improvement. But instead, she seemed determined to harm Jarrod, showing no mercy.
Alec’s intense hatred for Nicole was evident. He wouldn’t think twice about ending her life if Jarrod ordered it.
“I told you, release her.” Jarrod’s tone brooked no argument.
Reluctantly, Alec obeyed.
On the ground, Nicole struggled for breath, coughing uncontrollably.
Jarrod stepped forward, offering a hand to help her up.
But Nicole slapped it away, repulsed. “Don’t act like you care!”
Still, Jarrod grabbed her hand, pulling her forcefully into his arms.
Nicole’s face went pale, protesting, “What are you doing? “Let me go!
Jarrod seemed unperturbed, as if her scheme was expected.
Then, an unexpected visitor arrived. It was Roscoe, who had heard of Nicole’s capture and fought his way in, worried for her safety.
Seeing Nicole struggling, Roscoe seemed ready to confront Jarrod, but was blocked by Alec.
Having already fought off the guards, Roscoe was no match for Alec.
“Nicole, don’t worry. The police are here…”
At Roscoe’s words, Jarrod’s expression darkened. Roscoe and Nicole seemed quite intimate.
Nicole, witnessing Alec’s aggression against Roscoe, glared at Jarrod.
“Make him stop!”
Jarrod was deeply irritated by her demand. His jealousy ignited, turning into rage as he held her tighter.
“Let me go!” Nicole continued to resist.
Then, Jarrod’s anger morphed into a sinister grin, overwhelming in its intensity. He said to Roscoe, “Watch closely. See who she belongs to.”
Then, with a forceful grip, Jarrod seized Nicole by the neck, pinning her against the wall, and kissed her fiercely, almost lifting her off the ground.