Nicole was rendered speechless.

He leaned in again, and she averted her head. With the driver still present, she despised his behavior, her eyes brimming with tears. It reminded her of the past when he had done similar things, right in front of others... It was a thrill for him, but for Nicole, it was pure humiliation.

“What's wrong?" Jarrod asked softly.

Nicole turned to face him. "Are you trying to humiliate me?"

Jarrod saw her expression and finally understood. Though he had draped his jacket over her, masking his teasing from the driver's view, the sounds couldn't be completely concealed. The driver Likely had an idea of what was happening.

However, his drivers were impeccably trained and never inclined to intrude on the backseat. Everything said in the car would remain confidential, never to be disclosed.

Jarrod believed he had exercised ample discretion, yet Nicole perceived it no differently than if they were in public.

Raising the partition, Jarrod offered his apologies. "Sorry, I failed to consider that. Rest assured about the driver. He won't utter a single word.”

Nicole averted her gaze, steadfast in her refusal to meet his eyes.

Bound by his tie, her hands exacerbated her sense of despair.

Jarrod embraced her, gently undoing the knot around her wrists.

“Please don't be angry. I promise not to repeat this Nicole found herself taken aback by his statement. After all, once a man became aroused, it proved challenging to halt the momentum. The conspicuous physical alterations in him were impossible for her to overlook."

Remaining skeptical, she observed him closely. However, he stayed true to his promise, refraining from further advances until they exited the car, displaying significantly improved behavior.

However, his arousal showed no signs of diminishing.

Upon reaching the villa, Nicole attempted to exit the car, but Jarrod clasped her wrist firmly.

Jarrod's profound gaze locked onto hers, his expression inscrutable.

“I released you from your obligation, and you won't assist me?"

Nicole felt both bewildered and cautious. "Assist you in what way? Surely not here, in the car..."

"No," Jarrod replied, shaking his head. "Shield me for a while."

Before Nicole could comprehend, Jarrod exited the car. Then, ensuring no onlookers were present, he effortlessly scooped her into his arms.