"Why do you think he refused to go?" Jarrod asked, watching Nicole's reaction in the reflection of the glass.

Nicole understood she was the reason behind Roscoe's refusal to leave.

Roscoe had promised to never abandon her, under any circumstances.

True to his word, he never broke that promise.

Jarrod resented Nicole's immediate comprehension, hinting at the unique, unspoken connection between her and Roscoe that made him envious.

Jarrod sneered chillingly, "You know, if he had just run away, I might have let the Watts family off the hook. But he had to play the hero."

Jarrod grabbed Nicole's chin harshly and pointed inside, making her focus. "See that? That's one of the Watts family, isn't it?"

Jarrod smirked. "Roscoe's father surely knows his place. I merely took one property off his hands, and he hastily came here with Roscoe, makes a show of discipline right in front of me."

Nicole shivered, her eyes filling with tears, her complexion ghostly pale. It had never crossed her mind that Roscoe's father had ordered the savage beating of Roscoe himself. All for a piece of property, Roscoe's life was deemed worthless. What about everything Roscoe had done for the Watts family? Did it count for nothing?

Reading her thoughts, Jarrod clarified coldly, "To the Watts family, an illegitimate son is nothing compared to their assets."

"You can't treat him like this. He's a person, not an animal!"

Nicole protested.

Nicole banged on the glass in front of her, her sense of helplessness overwhelming despite the proximity. “No one has the right to do this to him!" she exclaimed.

Jarrod laughed at her naivety and responded, “How can the Watts family not have the authority to discipline a troublesome son? Remember, he chose to leave his medical career to come back to the Watts family."

Jarrod slowly unveiled the harsh reality. "His father only instructed us to keep him alive. No other conditions. Even if he ends up disabled, the Watts family would accept him."

Feeling Nicole shaking in his arms, Jarrod tightened his hold on her shoulders, trying to reassure her, “Look, Roscoe's father's decision shows his concerns to Roscoe. The worst scenario is Roscoe becomes disabled, so don't worry too much."

If things were up to Jarrod, the consequences would be far more severe than just being disabled. How could Jarrod be kind and gentle to someone who opposed him! The Nicole standing before him was a perfect example. Due to his brief hesitation, she had managed to betray him. He should have kept Nicole close, never allowing her the chance to leave his side.

Upon hearing this, Nicole's expression crumbled completely. The chains that targeted Roscoe's wrists and knees were designed not to kill but to incapacitate.

If this continued for a few more hours, not only would Roscoe lose the use of his legs, but his hands, which had once healed and saved lives, would also be beyond saving. No, she couldn't allow this! Her life was a mess already. Roscoe couldn't suffer the same fate because of her! That thought alone could drive her mad, utterly mad!

"Jarrod, what do you really want..." Nicole clutched at Jarrod's lapels, her eyes brimming with tears as she demanded, “What do you really want? Tell me!"