Mere moments earlier, Jarrod had mandated Alec to disseminate news regarding the termination of the engagement between himself and Vicki.
Presently, the Schultz and Hampton family families remained in coboration.
Undoubtedly, this news delivered a significant impact.
Even though it was Jarrod’s personal affairs, its repercussions undoubtedly loomed over thepany.
Should Vicki provoke anymotion, the meticulously crafted reputation of the Schultz Group would assuredly plummet.
Alec fervently hoped for Vicki’s discretion, praying she refrained from instigating any turmoil.
The prospect was unbearable.
Yet, contemting Vicki, Alec couldn’t help butment her ineffectuality.
He had held her in high regard, anticipating her as Jarrod’s future wife.
Her ultimate defeat came as an unexpected blow.
Upon entering Jarrod’s office, Alec found him engrossed in reviewing the proposal on hisputer screen and providing feedback.
Upon hearing Alec’s entrance, Jarrod remained focused on his task.
Not bothering to lift his head as he inquired, “Did you send it out?”
“Arrangements are finalized.
The scheduled time is 2:00 in the afternoon,” Alec replied.
Jarrod voiced no objections.
Unless urgent, the public rtions department typically allotted an appropriate timeframe.
A hint of dissatisfaction lingered in Alec’s tone.
“Mr.
Schultz, time is of the essence.
Severing our coboration with the Hampton family while announcing this information will incur losses.
”
Jarrod arched an eyebrow.
“Are you suggesting we wait until the originally scheduled wedding day to divulge?”
Truly, the impending wedding date known to the public left Little room for dy.
If they postponed the announcement any further, time would swiftly pse.
Alec was unaware of recent events in the country over the past two days, leaving him puzzled as to why Jarrod was rushing to cancel the engageme
nt.
He spected that something significant must have urred.
Before Alec could inquire, Jarrod delivered a weighty revtion.
“Vicki has been arrested.
”
Jarrod thenmanded, “Proceed to the police station to ascertain the Hampton family’s response, and then return with a report.
”
Alec was stunned.
What? Merely absent for a few days, and Vicki was already in custody.
No wonder Jarrod sought to annul the engagement swiftly.
Alec refrained from further inquiries, confident he could obtain precise information upon his visit to the police station.
Jarrod issued a directive.
“I’ve heard of an esteemed doctor residing in seclusion at South Mountain Hospital after retirement.
Seek means to extend an invitation to him for Mrs.N?velDrama.Org holds this content.
Schultz’s medical care.
”
Mrs.
Schultz? Alec’s confusion surfaced.
“Mr.
Schultz, a new Mrs.
Schultz?”
“It’s Nicole.
We’ve registered our marriage,” Jarrod stated sinctly.
Alec was silent for a long moment, his mind reeling as if on the brink of madness.
How had these two ended up married…