Recalling carefully, Nicole realized there had been a single instance when she and Jarrod identallypromised the condom.
But he hadn’t stopped…
Nicole drew in a deep breath, endeavoring to quell her agitation.
Given her present frail physique, how could she conceive? It was impossible.
After ending the call, Nicole scrutinized the date disyed on her phone.
Given her history of irregr menstrual cycles, she dismissed this month’s dy as inconsequential.Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org.
However…
Nicole proceeded to purchase a pregnancy test online and awaited its arrival with a knot of apprehension.
In the president’s office at the Schultz Group, an assistant approached Jarrod with deference.
“Mr.
Schultz, Mr.
Watts has finalized an investment deal with the Dixon Group’s president.
If this stands, our ability to intervene in Mr.
Watts’ project will be curtailed.
Should we seek rification from Mr.
Dixon?”
The assistant conveyed the message with meticulous care.
Intervening now would mean directly challenging the Dixon Group, a force stronger than the Schultz Group in financial resources and capabilities.
Historically, the twopanies, led by presidents with a longstanding amicable rapport, never crossed paths aspetitors, fostering an environment of mutual respect.
Despite sporadic interactions, neither sought to stifle the other’s progress.
The recent decision by the Dixon Group to align with Roscoe appears unjust.
The Watts family’s predicament had already ignited widespread discussion, with external spection suggesting that the Schultz Group had been inhibiting Roscoe because of Doreen.
Jarrod’s conspicuous silence on the matter spoke volumes, suggesting a desire for Roscoe’s downfall.
The assistant doubted that Mitchel, the president of the Dixon Group, was oblivious to this situation.
If Mitchel indeed opted to partner with the Watts family despite these circumstances, wouldn’t that be a direct affront to Jarrod? Weren’t Mitchel and Jarrod friends?
The Watts family was in disarray, hardly an attractive prospect for the Dixon Group’s investment.
Jarrod was taken aback by Roscoe’s ability to persuade Mitchel, knowing that Mitchel only invested where he saw genuine potential, immune to pressure.
But how had Roscoe made inroads with Mitchel?
Raegan seemed the likely connector, possibly through Nicole’s intervention.
Jarrod, with a smirk, noted Nicole’s decisive actions.
She was determined not to let Roscoe suffer in the slightest.
“Let’s set this aside for now,” he dered, not wanting to confront Mitchel yet, but resolved to seek an exnationter.
A letter from awyer Nicole had engaged sat on Jarrod’s desk.
Jarrod scoffed.
Nicole was really something, securing a daringwyer willing to tackle their case.
Custody battle? Visitation rights? He had made his stance clear.
If Nicole chose Roscoe, she shouldn’t harbor any illusions aboutying eyes on Austin again.
He wouldn’t allow his son to address Roscoe as “dad” or even “uncle.
”
Displeased, Jarrod tapped thew firm’s name and directed, “I don’t want to see thisw firm again.
”
His assistant acknowledged, “Understood, Mr.
Schultz.
”
Shortly, the Law firm in question faced a rigorous tax investigation, leading to its shutdown.
Meanwhile, Nicole, still at the hospital for a checkup, was fraught with anxiety.
The initial results of her pregnancy test were ambiguous, yet her persistent nausea fueled her unease.
She awaited the blood test results, and after an agonizing wait, she received the report.
The results indicated high levels.
Nicole’s heart sank as the doctor announced, “Congrattions, Miss, you’re pregnant.
”
Stunned, Nicole responded, “What? How is that possible? I had part of my stomach removed before.
How can I be pregnant with my condition?”