"Step aside." Roscoe's stare turned cold.

In this world, aside from Jarrod, Alec feared no one. "Mr. Watts, huh? Watch you don't fall and crack your skull," Alec threatened.

Roscoe's gaze darkened. "Seems Jarrod's not great at disciplining his people. Feel free to visit the Watts residence for lessons."

The Watts family's dark past was infamous, especially Roscoe's father's ruthless youth, said to be colder than Jarrod.

Despite his illegitimacy, Roscoe was a prized Watts.

Alec considered his odds against Roscoe, unsure of his chances. That was why he only blocked and subtly interfered, avoiding a direct confrontation.

Since Jarrod hadn't declared war on the Watts family, Alec didn't want to make enemies recklessly. He quipped, "Becoming Mr. Watts sure changes your vibe.”

Roscoe smirked, guiding Nicole away, ignoring Alec.

But Alec couldn't resist teasing, "Mr. Watts, don't be naive. Your tricks won't make much of a difference."

Nicole, unable to hold back anymore, turned around and retorted, “Even ants can move things much bigger. Why are you so sure the Schultz family will come out unscathed?"

Alec's expression turned scornful. "You underestimate Mr. Schultz, Miss Lawrence.

Nicole grinned. “Alec, do you know what's happening outside while you're here chatting with me?"

Nicole, catching Alec's look of surprise, smirked.

Nicole revealed, "Mr. Schultz's arrest by the police is now streaming all over the internet. Starting now, the Schultz Group's stock is going to nosedive, and every project and subsidiary linked to the Schultz Group will take a massive hit. So, even if by some miracle Mr. Schultz dodges the charges, what then?"

As Nicole's words sank in, Alec's expression grew stormier, while Nicole's smile shone even brighter.

In the gentlest voice, Nicole said the most cutting words, "By the time he gets out, the Schultz Group will be stuck in a hole it can't climb out of. All your hard work will just disappear. Just wait and see how my ‘small tricks' bring down the giant Schultz Group!"

Nicole had thought through every possible scenario, including what she'd do if her plan didn't work. That was why she made sure the media covered every detail of Jarrod's being investigated.

As the Schultz Group began to fall apart, with Jarrod having made plenty of enemies, it was only a matter of time before he ended up alone and vulnerable. She just had to watch from the sidelines.

Others would take care of him.

Financial crimes could lead to more than ten years in prison, but they weren't punishable by death.