With Jarrod being unconscious, Alec didn't pay attention to Nicole.

Nicole had watched Alec unlock Jarrod's study with it before Alec hung it back around his neck. She speculated that Jarrod's study might hold some secrets. Now, all she needed was a chance to escape.

Nicole spent the whole night in a haze in that room.

When the door finally opened, it wasn't Alec but one of the men in black.

"Miss Lawrence, you're free to leave," the man in black said with great respect.

Stretching her sore limbs, Nicole stood up slowly and asking, “How's Mr. Schultz?"

The man in black informed her, "Mr. Schultz is out of danger now."

Nicole couldn't help but smirk. She knew it. That insane man possessed a formidable will to survive. She then asked, "And Alec?"

“He's been ordered by Mr. Schultz to kneel in the courtyard as punishment," the man in black replied.

Nicole was surprised. She never expected Jarrod to punish Alec.

After all, Alec had helped Jarrod with many dirty things over the years. Alec had always been loyal to Jarrod. Even in the Schultz Group, Alec was the second-in-command.

Jarrod had never reprimanded Alec in front of his subordinates before for the sake of Alec's dignity. But for some reason, Alec was now being punished by Jarrod.

Though confused behind the cause of Jarrod's punishment, Nicole saw this a golden chance for her. Alec was the only person who guarded her in this villa.

Nicole deliberately stayed a little longer outside before returning to Jarrod's room.

Jarrod was resting with his eyes closed. The reopened wound on his body caused his thin lips to be chapped, and his face was as pale as a ghost.

Jarrod had a wound on his forehead. The scar was half the length of a little finger, and it extended to his eyebrows. It looked so shocking. But despite this, he was still as handsome as ever.

Even back in college, Jarrod had been the object of pursuit for many girls. His family background, appearance, and everything about him were superior. Countless women were infatuated with him. However, he never bothered to show interest in them. Instead, he rejected them.

Actually, Nicole was one of those women. Back then, she was the one who pursued Jarrod. At that time, she was brokenhearted for being dumped. She didn't get the reason of the sudden breakup.

Nicole only gave pursuing Jarrod a try, but she didn't expect anything. She thought she would also have the same fate as those other women.

After all, Jarrod was a prominent figure in their school. He was the president of the student council. All kinds of accolades were given to him, making him shine like a golden statue.