Chapter 1563

Chapter 1563:

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Nicole couldn't shake the feeling that Jarrod was aware of the man's intentions and was intentionally paving the way for cooperation. However, she had no desire to get entangled with these individuals.

Nicole politely declined. “I appreciate your generosity, but I don't like wearing jewelry.”

This was not taken as an insult, considering Nicole's outfit for the evening was devoid of any jewelry. She wore her hair up, without any accessories. Her simplicity bordered on the extreme, but it was precisely that discreet elegance that made her stand out even more.

The man's expression froze momentarily. He hadn't anticipated Nicole to have such minimalist taste, especially given Jarrod's apparent interest. Refusing to give up, he insisted, “Miss, why don't you take a look first? If you don’t like it, you can return it.”

For the man, as long as he could deliver gifts to someone close to Jarrod, he thought it was worth a try, even if the other person was unwilling to receive it. After all, it could pave the way to some sort of connection with Jarrod.

Nicole firmly reiterated: “I really appreciate your offer, but I don’t really wear any jewelry.”

The man continued to insist, but Jarrod calmly intervened: “If she's not interested, there's no need to push. Maybe she’ll catch someone else’s attention.”

The man felt a pang of shame. What did Jarrod mean by suggesting that someone else might like it? That emerald was a gem of the purest green. The idea of ​​giving it away to anyone passing by was like a punch in the stomach.

Despite the refusal, the man kept his composure, reluctantly fulfilling his role with nodes and bows as he said a few obligatory words before leaving. He couldn't stay a second longer.

Just as the man was about to leave, Jarrod unexpectedly said, “By the way, isn't that the young master of the Watts family? You should ask him if he’s interested.”

Following Jarrod's gaze, the man glanced over to see Roscoe deep in conversation with another individual, who appeared to be in a rather awkward situation.

The Watts family found themselves in a whirlwind of chaos. Just three days after the project's problems came to light, Roscoe, the family's legal representative, committed a shocking act of betrayal by reporting his own grandfather and uncle to the authorities.

It was common knowledge that Roscoe was the illegitimate son of the Watts family. In public, Miguel had shown Roscoe compassion and showered him with affection, but Roscoe seemed to turn against his own family just to protect himself, leading to his imprisonment.

The unexpected twist came when Miguel, already advanced in years, lasted only a few days behind bars before his release quickly came. Seemingly overwhelmed, he soon met his end, not long after release.

Just then, a woman appeared with her twins, whom Miguel had kept hidden abroad, ready to fight for her share of the inheritance.

However, Roscoe proved relentless. Following Miguel's death, Roscoe was quick to have him cremated. This action thwarted any attempts by the foreign woman to gather evidence of her illegitimate children's lineage, preventing her from claiming the inheritance.

The woman caused quite a stir for a few days, but Roscoe's tactics left her empty-handed. She eventually left with her children.

Simply put, Roscoe was a wealthy man with a heart as cold as ice. However, despite his means, he apparently could not save the deteriorating state of the Watts Group.

Even before this, the domestic Watts Group had been mismanaged by Miguel and his ilk, leading to substantial losses. Now, it was nothing more than a giant funnel riddled with holes everywhere.

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