Hearing these words, Luis was stunned. "She is? When did she return?"

However, Jarrod remained silent, leaving Luis in a state of perplexity.

The other night, Jarrod had scoured every corner of Ardlens, yet there was no sign of Nicole. It felt as though the entire experience had been nothing more than a dream.

Alec had suggested that Jarrod needed some rest or should consider seeing a doctor, but Jarrod remained resolute in his belief that he was not losing his sanity. He was convinced that the woman he had seen was Nicole, and she was undeniably alive. It couldn't have been a mere illusion.

The memory of the intense hatred in Nicole's eyes lingered in Jarrod's mind, a stark reminder that she wouldn't let him off easily this time.

In response, Jarrod was prepared to comply with her wishes, whatever they may be. In fact, he eagerly awaited the day when Nicole would choose to approach him on her own terms, firmly believing that she would do so sooner or later.

During the following week, Mitchel chose to give Raegan some space and didn't personally involve himself in her affairs. Instead, his assistant, Matteo, handled the transfer of the Serenity Villas on Mitchel's behalf.

Despite Raegan's disinterest in the Serenity Villas, she remained true to her promise and completed all the necessary procedures with Matteo.

Raegan's schedule quickly filled up as she officially launched her studio. Numerous tasks were demanding her attention.

Located in Ardlens' central business district, her studio was aptly named "Crescent."

Rather than renting office space, Raegan opted to purchase an entire building and transform it into a collection of exhibition halls, each adorned in different styles.

Crescent specialized in custom-made high-end clothing and jewelry, providing customers with a one-stop shopping experience.

Advanced AI assistance enhanced the online shopping process, delivering a delightful experience to customers.

The grandeur and opulence of Crescent's opening had the town of Ardlens buzzing with excitement.

Some even began comparing Crescent to the well-established Alpire Studio, a favored choice among celebrities and affluent families.

While Alpire Studio held its reputation as a trusted, time-honored brand, Crescent's distinct style was marked by elegance and understatement, drawing inspiration from Raegan's mother.

Raegan's decision to return to Ardlens and establish Crescent was rooted in her desire to fulfill her mother's dream. In her determination to see that dream come to fruition, she spared no effort.

In the evening.

Raegan rushed to a restaurant to attend a dinner.

Due to the heavy traffic jam, she was a bit late when she arrived.