Hatred could take many forms, but it wouldn’t manifest in this way.


    Having experienced life’s ups and downs, Wayne knew Jarrod must care deeply for Nicole.


    When a man became overly fixated on a woman, it could introduce tons of potential dangers.


    Wayne was okay with Jarrod’s flings with other women, but not with emotional entanglements.


    Otherwise, Vicki wouldn’t lead a cheerful life, should she marry Jarrod.


    Having seen through this, Wayne strongly disapproved of Vicki’s rtionship with Jarrod, but he was helpless against Vicki’s self- destructive threats.


    She was seriously harming herself, cutting her wrists deeply.


    The fear was so great that he finally agreed to assist Jarrod.Text content ? N?velDrama.Org.


    Despite everything, Wayne appreciated Jarrod’s capabilities, knowing his potential.


    Even given the smallest opportunity, Jarrod could emerge triumphant from the most challenging situations.


    And Nicole remained missing, as though she had fled.


    Reassured by this, Wayne gradually began to warm up to Jarrod.


    At today’s birthday celebration, under Wayne’s arrangement, he was nked by Lowe, his son, and Jarrod, his soon-to-be son-inw, signifying that Jarrod would soon join the Hampton family and be a pir among the family, thriving together.


    However, Lowe was quite displeased with this.


    He surmised had it not been for Nicole, the woman trapped by Jarrod’s side before, he wouldn’t have faced this downfall.


    For the deal he had struck with Nicole, with the threats of exposing hispromising photos, he had stolen documents from his father, resulting in his demotion and a forced period of reflection at home.


    Seeing Jarrod highly regarded at the family banquet raised questions and added to Lowe’s unease.


    Was Wayne thinking of passing on the Hampton legacy to Jarrod?


    Lowe silently pledged to keep a watchful eye on Jarrod, his expression darkening.


    He was bitter, and he intended to spread that bitterness.


    Lowe said to Jarrod, “Mr.


    Schultz, have you located the woman involved in your scandal?”


    As Lowe spoke, a sudden coldness descended upon the table.


    The atmosphere grew tense.


    Luckily, Wayne had stepped out momentarily, avoiding the ufortable moment.


    However, being asked this question by Lowe while his fiancée was beside him was humiliating for Jarrod.


    Vicki red at Lowe with intense displeasure, her look silently warning him to shut up.


    Although they were half-siblings, their rtionship was strained and affection was scarce.


    Despite Vicki being a woman, Lowe remained cautious around her.


    Emboldened by alcohol, he slurred his words.


    “Sis, don’t get mad, I’m just curious.


    Your fiancé seemed the type who has been sowing his wild oats.


    Didn’t he make out with that woman against the tinted ss? I wonder if he’d be up for a threesome or something…”


    “Lowe, shut your mouth!” Vicki could no longer contain her frustration andshed out at him.


    But Lowe refused to stop, his long-held grievances pushing him to continue.


    Normally, his father overlooked his escapades.


    While he was told not to set his eyes on thepany employees, the allure of his cousin-inw, a married woman, was too tempting to resist.


    Driven by desire, Lowe had engaged in several secret encounters with her.


    She was adept, ensuring hisfort, but their liaisons were cut short when Nicole exposed theirpromising photos online, resulting in her suddenly being transferred away by his father.


    “Damn it!” Lowe cursed under his breath.


    The incident caused a huge uproar, with his cousin splitting a substantial amount of money due to it.


    Lowe felt he could have maintained their discreet meetings and had more fun if it hadn’t been for Nicole’s meddling.


    Ultimately, Jarrod was also to me for his own involvement with Nicole.