Nicole shouted, "Kamilah, Kamilah, are you there?"

After several repetitions, security personnel intervened, urging her to desist. "Madam, shouting in this residential vicinity is prohibited. Should you persist, I shall be obliged to request your departure."

The security guard's demeanor shifted from courteous to apprehensive, not out of concern for nuisance but rather out of fear of offending.

To them, Nicole's conduct suggested she lacked familiarity with Jarrod. Where she connected, she'd refrain from such clamor, and Jarrod would have likely provided instructions for her entry.

Undeterred by the guard's attempts to shoo her away, Nicole asserted, “My purpose is to meet Kamilah today. If you prefer not to endure my calls, kindly ascertain Kamilah's presence within. That's all I ask."

Firmly, the guard replied, "Madam, I cannot assist in such matters. Entering the mansion to locate someone is beyond our purview. Your actions are untenable. Should you persist in causing a disturbance, immediate eviction will be necessary."

Nicole, retrieving her phone, countered, “Kamilah and I have lost contact, fueling my concern. Failure to reconnect today will compel police involvement. Do you wish to avoid such consequences? A simple confirmation of Kamilah's presence can avert any turmoil. I pledge to depart promptly upon hearing her voice during the call, disrupting none. Agreed?"

Nicole proposed a compromise, prompting the guards to weigh the options. Indeed, tasking the butler with confirming an identity inside posed no significant challenge. Conversely, escorting Nicole away risked escalated ramifications, should she resort to police intervention.

After deliberation, one of the guards interjected, "Wait here. I'll consult the butler for confirmation. But once you receive the answer, refrain from further disturbance."

Nicole nodded gravely. "You have my word. I won't trouble you further. My concern lies solely with Kamilah's well-being, as I've been unable to reach her."

Ensuring Kamilah's safety was paramount to safeguarding Austin. With Kamilah's presence, Nicole had faith in Austin's protection. Yet now...

Considering Austin's circumstances, it seemed likely Kamilah was either under constraint or unable to attend to Austin's needs conveniently.

Nicole's mind raced with conjecture, heightening her anxiety.

Shortly after, the guard emerged from within, conveying, “Madam, the butler relayed that Kamilah is indisposed and under care. Regrettably, she cannot contact you presently. You should return and await her communication once she recuperates."

Nicole's apprehension deepened. This sudden claim of illness to the point of lacking the strength to make a call? Yet, she had just recently communicated with Kamilah through texts. This discrepancy strongly suggested the sender of the texts was an imposter.

Nicole shook her head firmly and implored, "Sir, kindly allow me entry to see Kamilah. I cannot rest until I've laid eyes on her..."

"You're being entirely unreasonable!" The security guard's frustration flared. He had already flouted protocol by relaying an outsider's message. Now, with Nicole refusing to leave, if the butler reported it, he would bear the blame.

His demeanor toward Nicole shifted, his tone curt as he addressed her directly, "Madam, are you refusing to depart? Then do not hold me accountable for any discourtesy."

Two security guards swiftly approached, grasping Nicole's shoulders and escorting her outside.

Nicole fought valiantly, but she was no match for the strength of the two burly security guards.