Raegan assured Nicole, “Understood.”

"The medicine has to be in that old woman's hands within four days at most. It's a life-saving medicine."

Nicole placed her trust in Raegan. With Mitchel's support, Raegan could evade Jarrod's wrath by keeping silent, should she get caught.

But the fate of others might not be so fortunate. Jarrod, driven by despair, could resort to anything.

Their quiet exchange was interrupted when the butler approached Nicole and said, "Miss Lawrence, it's time for Mr. Schultz's medication."

Nicole replied indifferently, “I'm aware."

Sensing Nicole's distress, Raegan patted her hand and said, “I'll see if Mitchel can help you get you out of here sooner."

Nicole gently refused, “Raegan, don't trouble yourself. He won't release me."

Raegan voiced her exasperation, “How can he keep you confined like this? Even without Mitchel's assistance, my brother could find you a lawyer to challenge him!"

"Raegan, it's not as simple as that. I was the one who caused him harm. It's only fair I look after him," Nicole said, sparing Raegan the details of Jarrod's more possessive tendencies.

Understanding Jarrod's intractability, Raegan realized fretting over it was futile.

Witnessing Nicole's acceptance of her duty to tend to Jarrod left Raegan no choice but to agree, “Fine, but promise me you'll inform me if anything happens, okay?"

Nicole made her way back to Jarrod's room.

Upon entering, Nicole noticed Jarrod, looking unwell yet still busy at his computer. She hadn't anticipated his commitment to work. Her investigation indicated Jarrod had distanced himself from the company's daily affairs for the first three years after her departure.

Without a solid system and Alec's faithful oversight, the Schultz empire could have crumbled within three years.

Even though the Schultz company had slipped from the top ranks in Ardlens, it was still a powerhouse to be reckoned with.

Upon noticing Nicole, Jarrod closed his laptop and said, “It's time for my medication." He intended for her to feed him.

Despite his calm tone, Nicole felt a shiver run down her spine. This was not the first time she had helped him with his medicine since his awakening. He had been equally serene before, not probing her actions.

The reasoning behind his behavior puzzled Nicole. She took the bowl containing the herbal medicine, aimed at speeding up the healing process, and spoon-fed him.

Jarrod accepted each spoonful as though it was something delightful.