Chapter 238

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The flower pots shattered loudly on the ground.

A sharp pain shot through Nicole's chest and back, overwhelming her.

Poof! Blood gushed from Nicole's mouth, splashing crimson on the ground.

Jarrod, holding Jamie, looked at Nicole. His dark eyes, once lively, now held a deadly darkness.

“Nicole, you will pay for it,” he declared, his voice icy.

With broken ribs, Nicole gasped in pain.

As he coughed up blood, he faced Jarrod, his voice shaking: "Jarrod, I wasn't the one who stabbed her..."

But Jarrod, who was carrying Jamie, didn't wait to hear more. He headed towards the door.

Alec rushed over to him, asking, "Mr. Schultz, what should we do with Miss Lawrence?"

Jarrod paused briefly before coldly replying, "Take her to the police station."

He didn't have time for Nicole now. The police would keep her safe, at least.

Nicole, in pain, watched helplessly as Jarrod walked away until Alec pulled her back.

Raegan's anxiety increased when she couldn't contact Nicole.

Raegan often visited the hospital to care for Nicole's parents during her free time. However, they did not know Nicole's whereabouts.

Seeing her parents' aged, drawn faces, Raegan couldn't reveal Nicole's disappearance. It would only increase your burden.

She reassured them that Nicole was busy and asked them to take care of themselves.

Forty-eight hours later, Raegan went to the police station to report Nicole missing. There he found out about Nicole's arrest.

Eager for more information to post Nicole's bail, Raegan asked but, since she was not related, she received none.

Raegan chose not to tell Nicole's parents, fearing for her vulnerability to taking the hit.

Her thoughts instinctively turned to Mitchel, thinking that he was her only hope for discovering the truth.

However, their relationship had ended bitterly and they had not seen each other since.

Raegan only knew Mitchel through television reports about the growing bond between the Dixon and Glyn families, which hinted at a possible connection through marriage.

This news had driven up the shares of the Dixon Group.

While shopping at the mall, Raegan ran into Luciana, who was there with Katie. They shared a warmth that resembled a true mother-daughter bond.

Seeing them together, Raegan realized that Luciana had been somewhat restrained when she was with her.

This made Raegan realize that Luciana had held back her affections before, perhaps due to their different statuses.

Seeing Raegan's uncomfortable expression, Luciana gave a brief nod and quickly left with Katie, preferring Raegan's limited interaction with Katie.

The saleswoman, smiling happily, commented, “That lady was incredibly generous! He bought national-style wedding gifts, designed by a renowned designer, worth one billion dollars. "He mentioned that it is for his future daughter-in-law."

It looked like Katie might be marrying into the Dixon family soon, which explained Luciana's uneasy look when she saw her.

Alone in the mall, Raegan touched her flat belly, signaling the timing of her pregnancy.

However, she was determined to raise her baby alone, inspired by students who combined studies with parenthood.

Determined, she decided not to see Mitchel again.

However, with Nicole's uncertain situation, Raegan felt she had no choice but to reach out to Mitchel.

Hesitantly, he dialed Matteo's number.

Matteo answered promptly, his tone courteous as always: “Miss Hayes.”

«Matteo, I'm sorry to bother you. Is Mitchel available today?

Matteo, looking at Mitchel busy with a video conference, responded: "He's quite busy. I can convey the message to him if you want.

Raegan paused, realizing the difficulty of explaining it without speaking directly.

Finally he said: “It's nothing. Sorry to bother you, Matteo.

As he was about to end the call, Matteo added: "Mr. Dixon has been staying late at the company for work these days."

Surprised, Raegan responded with a curt, "Okay."

After the call, Raegan thought about sending a message to Mitchel on WhatsApp to have a direct conversation.

Upon opening his WhatsApp profile, he realized that his Moments were empty.

Although he had never posted anything, his Moments were visible to her before. Now, it was completely inactive.

That suggested he had blocked her.

It seemed like he didn't want to have any contact with her.

Raegan remembered his last words: From now on, you and I have nothing to do with each other. "I don't want to see you again." His determination was etched on his face.

A sharp pain hit her chest, her eyes filled with tears.

He had thought about explaining everything to her, but what could he say now?

Henley had been pretending, but she wasn't innocent.

He had followed Luciana's advice, keeping his distance from Mitchel.

Taking a deep breath and looking up at the cloudy sky, Raegan fought back tears.

Finally, he decided to ask Hector for help, hoping that he had some useful connection.

Hector's investigation revealed Jarrod's involvement in the case and therefore required Mitchel's help. Mitchel, however, refused, citing a very tight schedule.

Hector told Raegan, sharing the shocking reason for Nicole's arrest.

Raegan was stunned. The idea of ​​Nicole's attempted murder was unthinkable.

Their concern increased, especially given Nicole's pregnancy and the challenges of detention.

Raegan attempted to confront Jarrod at his company for answers, but he was absent.

After several unsuccessful attempts, she attempted to call Mitchel again, only to be met with a busy tone, suggesting she was blocked.

With no other option, Raegan contacted Matteo. This time, Matteo's tone was less polite and he quickly ended the call, stating that Mitchel was overwhelmed.

Raegan's sense of urgency intensified. Despite knowing Mitchel's busy schedule, he steeled himself and made another call.

Desperate, Raegan kept calling, but Matteo's response remained the same: Mitchel was overwhelmed.

This pattern continued well into the night. Each response reiterated his concern.

In the end, even the naïve Raegan realized that Mitchel was avoiding her and using her busyness as an excuse.

Despite realizing Mitchel's aversion to meeting her, Raegan had no choice but to pressure Matteo: "Does he never take a break at night?

"I just need a moment."

Matteo, probably frustrated, revealed that Mitchel was at the Kingbel Club.

Raegan hurried over and called Matteo, who, sounding embarrassed, informed her, "Mr. Dixon doesn't want to see anyone."

His words were unequivocal. Mitchel had made it clear that he did not want to see her.

With hopes dashed, Raegan insisted, “When will it end? "I'll wait outside."

Matteo, observing that Mitchel continued drinking, responded unsurely: "I don't know when it will end. "You better not wait."

In reality, Matteo knew well that Mitchel was furious.

Mitchel had stayed late at the company the night before, until three in the morning. Matteo sensed that he was waiting for Raegan, driven by her probable visit.

However, a call from Hector changed everything, leaving Mitchel furious and frustrated.

Matteo suspected that Raegan had asked Hector for help but had not addressed Mitchel directly.

In Matteo's opinion, Mitchel was acting out of jealousy.

It was a cold night in mid-December. The city was enveloped in freezing cold.

Undaunted, Raegan remained outside the Kingbel Club, bundled up.

People came and went from the club.

Around midnight, Raegan saw Matteo leave, followed by Mitchel, dressed in an expensive suit, radiating confidence and arrogance.

With Mitchel was a stunning woman, her arm linked with his, intimately close.

The club lights cast a telltale glow on them. The woman was almost pressed against Mitchel, who seemed unfazed by her closeness.

As he passed Raegan, Mitchel ignored her as if she were a stranger.

Feeling a stab of pain, Raegan couldn't linger on the emotions for Nicole's sake. He approached Mitchel and said, “Mr. Dixon, can we walk for a moment?

Mitchel's face turned icy.

“No,” he said abruptly and continued walking.

Raegan, who had been waiting for hours, couldn't let him go.

She grabbed his sleeve and pleaded, "Just five minutes, please."

Mitchel frowned and removed her hand.

Startled, Raegan stumbled and fell, her legs weak from the cold.

Laughter erupted from above, full of mockery.

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