“Absolutely. Not only will you see your mother, but you'll also get to live happily with her," Vicki said, her eyes flashing with malice.

She vowed to deal with Nicole and Austin once she achieved her objectives, tying up any loose ends and making them vanish for good.

Austin's face beamed with hope to reunite with Nicole, oblivious to Vicki's ulterior motives. The mere thought of seeing Nicole again after all these days filled him with joy.

Seizing the moment to capture a photo of Austin's joyful face, Vicki sent Austin back and had the nanny take care of his evening routine.

Only when Austin went to bed did she text Jarrod back. "I have been playing with Austin and only saw your message just now. I'm so thrilled you want to make this official. I love you."

She attached the photo of Austin's genuine smile she had captured earlier and sent it off to Jarrod.

Then, Vicki exchanged a knowing look with the nanny taking care of Austin's evening routine, who nodded and followed her.

Vicki moved to a secluded corner, away from any surveillance, and asked, "How's that nanny holding up lately?"

Vicki was referring to the nanny originally responsible for Austin's care, arranged by Nicole. That nanny truly cared for Austin and would never hurt him. No amount of money could sway her loyalty.

Therefore, Vicki had resorted to poisoning this loyal nanny, stealthily administering small doses of poison in the latter's food and beverages. Over a month, the toxins built up, and the nanny fell sick as expected.

Subsequently, the loyal nanny was in no condition to continue caring for Austin. Within the hospital Vicki had arranged, no doctors could pinpoint the exact issue, attributing the nanny's symptoms to gastrointestinal troubles.

Concerned, the loyal nanny was reluctant to leave Austin's side since Nicole had entrusted Austin's care to her. She considered Austin almost her own, determined to protect him.

Because the loyal nanny refused hospitalization, Vicki relocated her to a storage area behind the villa, under the pretext of preventing Austin from catching any illness.

Vicki also ensured that medical staff attended to the loyal nanny, thus averting any suspicion about her actions.

Even Alec, such a sharp man, didn't notice anything amiss and praised Vicki when briefing Jarrod on the situation.

The nanny, having just taken care of Austin's evening routine and was led away by Vicki, peered outside and murmured, "It won't be long now. She probably won't make it to the next month."

Vicki's eyes sparkled mischievously as she smiled. “Please ensure she's well taken care of. I don't want her to pass away before my wedding. It will bring bad luck."

The nanny nodded.

Vicki said, "I've transferred the funds for your son's expenses abroad. Once this is all settled, I'll send over three years' worth of costs."

The nanny was overjoyed and expressed her gratitude profusely.