Rushing to the door hastily, Alec blocked Jarrod's way out, his tone firm as he said, "Mr. Schultz, you can't leave yet. Please heed the doctor's words and grab a proper rest for your severe injuries. Plus, there's a slew of reporters outside waiting to snap your photo, even if you refuse to give an interview!"

Jarrod's expression tightened. "Step aside!"

Alec stood his ground. "I won't! Sir, I know you're after that woman, but it's best to leave her be. She's not worth the trouble!"

Jarrod fixed his gaze on Alec and said, “I'm counting to one!"

Alec protested. “Sir, people usually count to three!"

“One!" Jarrod began to count, prompting Alec to swiftly move aside.

His resolve could only hold out so briefly against Jarrod.

"Sir, sir. Wait for me.. Alec grabbed Jarrod's personal items and hurried after him."

Once in the car, Alec said, "Those girls think you're a_ hero. They're all over the media singing your praises!"

Jarrod unbuttoned his shirt and said with a low tone, "I didn't save them." Had it not been for Nicole, the grim fate of those girls would have been inevitable.

Alec replied, "I know. They praised Nicole as well, saying she was incredibly brave to take down three men by herself, practically a heroine. But sir, why are we rushing back?"

Alec was confused. "Roscoe's wedding is already set, and at this hour, he's probably already married. It seems too late for Miss Lawrence to do anything."

Jarrod's expression turned stern. "Get Miguel on the phone for me."

"Okay." Alec didn't hesitate and dialed Miguel right away. Yet, it was a servant who picked up and informed him that Miguel was sleeping.

Alec was confused. “It's incredible. His son is getting married today, and he's already in bed. He's something."

Jarrod's anxiety grew. “What about Doreen? Can you reach her?"

Alec tried calling Doreen, but there was no answer.

Alec's puzzlement grew. "No one's picking up. Could they really be that busy?"

Jarrod had a sinking feeling. In the course of his investigation upon learning about Nicole's being kidnapped, he found a_ possible connection between Nicole's situation and Miguel. However, he lacked solid evidence, knowing Miguel wouldn't get his hands dirty directly.

Yet, at that time, Jarrod couldn't spare more time for investigation and chose to rescue Nicole instead.