Chapter 589

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This closeness, this charged moment, was beyond Nicole's wildest scenarios. The Roscoe she knew, once easily flushed with embarrassment, had matured. His proximity made her eyelashes flutter, a reflex she couldn't contain.

But then, Roscoe's advance stopped. He redirected the intensity of the moment into a gentle caress on her cheek. His voice, barely above a whisper, had weight. «Nicole, this is a game for you. Enough".

He released her and walked away, as fast as a shadow fleeing the dawn.

Roscoe remained outside in his car, succumbing to exhaustion only in the deepest hours of the night.

And as the first light crept over the horizon, Nicole's eyes opened.

As he drew back the curtains, he saw Roscoe sheltered in his car, like a silent sentinel.

Nicole prepared for the day, her mind on the documents she had left upstairs.

With his plans ready, he descended the stairs and took a passing glance at the car, a silent testament to the night's bustle.

Determined to face what awaited her without dragging others into the fray, Nicole headed first to her residence and then to the company.

As he got out of the car, his path was abruptly blocked. Looking up, he met Alec's stern countenance.

«What's happening? Nicole asked, a trace of concern in her voice.

Without saying a word, Alec signaled. Quickly, the bodyguards approached and restrained Nicole's arms.

Alec, seizing the moment, entered Nicole's car and rummaged through her belongings.

He emerged with a sealed envelope in his hand, the sight of which shadowed Nicole's expression of anger and fear.

He lunged for the envelope, but Alec was determined.

“Miss Lawrence, you are coming with us,” Alec ordered, and there was no room for argument in his tone.

Nicole was taken to a hospital room.

Jarrod was not wearing a hospital gown. He was wearing a gray casual suit with a black t-shirt underneath. He was wearing a silver watch, which made him look especially young and attractive.

Alec respectfully handed the encrypted file to Jarrod before silently leaving the room, closing the door behind him.

Nicole didn't even think about trying to escape. She knew that no matter where she was hiding in Ardlens, Jarrod had the resources to find her.

Jarrod approached Nicole. Her V-neck T-shirt exposed her collarbone, giving her a seductive and dangerous look at the same time.

His eyes shone with a hint of desire. «Where were you last night?

Nicole didn't answer, prompting Jarrod to approach. With an icy expression, he asked: "Were you with another man?"

Nicole still didn't answer. "Are you going to be silent?" Jarrod raised an eyebrow and extended his slender fingers, murmuring, "Let me check."

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