Vicki possessed a talent for masquerading and hoodwinking the public with her facade of innocence.


    Yet beneath, she harbored a heart of unmitigated cruelty.


    None rivaled her in cruelty.


    Jarrod would be better served to marry anyone but Vicki.


    Nicole’s apprehension deepened, prompting her resolve to enter Jarrod’s vi to check on Austin stronger.


    Given the impossibility of seeking Jarrod’s approval of her entry, she resolved to explore alternative ways.


    Addressing Alec, Nicole voiced her concern, “Alec, there’s cause for concern regarding Miss Hampton.


    I implore you to dedicate more attention to Austin.


    After all, he is also Jarrod’s child.


    ”


    This served as a reminder for Alec, who possessed intelligence and wouldn’t fall prey to deception easily.


    While Vicki excelled in the art of deception, her facade was destined to crumble eventually.


    Following the phone call’s conclusion, Nicole pondered alternative approaches, yet the mansion’s formidable security posed insurmountable obstacles.


    Scaling the walls or navigating the backyard proved futile endeavors.


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    Hence, Nicole resorted to a rudimentary and inelegant tactic: vocalization.


    Positioned by the mansion’s gate, she vocalized her call for the nanny, confident that the household staff would recognize her voice.


    Her sole aim was to assert her presence and intent.


    Deliberately refraining from uttering Austin’s name, Nicole feared unsettling him.


    Given Austin’s unique nature, Nicole handled every aspect concerning him with utmost caution.


    Nicole shouted, “Kamh, Kamh, are you there?”


    After several repetitions, security personnel intervened, urging her to desist.


    “Madam, shouting in this residential vicinity is prohibited.


    Should you persist, I shall be obliged to request your departure.


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    The security guard’s demeanor shifted from courteous to apprehensive, not out of concern for nuisance but rather out of fear of offending.


    To them, Nicole’s conduct suggested shecked familiarity with Jarrod.


    Where she connected, she’d refrain from such mor, and Jarrod would have likely provided instructions for her entry.


    Undeterred by the guard’s attempts to shoo her away, Nicole asserted, “My purpose is to meet Kamh today.


    If you prefer not to endure my calls, kindly ascertain Kamh’s presence within.


    That’s all I ask.


    ”


    Firmly, the guard replied, “Madam, I cannot assist in such matters.


    Entering the mansion to locate someone is beyond our purview.


    Your actions are untenable.


    Should you persist in causing a disturbance, immediate eviction will be necessary.


    ”


    Nicole, retrieving her phone, countered, “Kamh and I have lost contact, fueling my concern.


    Failure to reconnect today willpel police involvement.


    Do you wish to avoid such consequences? A simple confirmation of Kamh’s presence can avert any turmoil.


    I pledge to depart promptly upon hearing her voice during the call, disrupting none.


    Agreed?”


    Nicole proposed apromise, prompting the guards to weigh the options.


    Indeed, tasking the butler with confirming an identity inside posed no significant challenge.


    Conversely, escorting Nicole away


    risked escted ramifications, should she resort to police intervention.


    After deliberation, one of the guards interjected, “Wait here.


    I’ll consult the butler for confirmation.


    But once you receive the answer, refrain from further disturbance.


    ”


    Nicole nodded gravely.


    “You have my word.


    I won’t trouble you further.


    My concern lies solely with Kamh’s well-being, as I’ve been unable to reach her.


    ”


    Ensuring Kamh’s safety was paramount to safeguarding Austin.


    With Kamh’s presence, Nicole had faith in Austin’s protection.


    Yet now…


    Considering Austin’s circumstances, it seemed likely Kamh was either under constraint or unable to attend to Austin’s needs conveniently.


    Nicole’s mind raced with conjecture, heightening her anxiety.


    Shortly after, the guard emerged from within, conveying, “Madam, the butler ryed that Kamh is indisposed and under care.


    Regrettably, she cannot contact you presently.


    You should return and await hermunication once she recuperates.


    ”


    Nicole’s apprehension deepened.


    This sudden im of illness to the point ofcking the strength to make a call? Yet, she had just recentlymunicated with Kamh through texts.


    This discrepancy strongly suggested the sender of the texts was an imposter.


    Nicole shook her head firmly and implored, “Sir, kindly allow me entry to see Kamh.


    I cannot rest until I’veid eyes on her…”