After all, Roscoe's case was different. He had once eloped with Nicole, and they shared a deep, albeit complicated, past. Nicole's marriage to Jarrod wasn't out of love but necessity. Alec feared old feelings might resurface, causing Jarrod pain.

"Also, sir, I've noticed something strange about Mr. Watts. His eyes are cold and distant, and he always wears the same expression. I once thought perhaps, he had a problem with your wife, but he seemed to look at everyone that way. Once, he even bumped into a cleaner's cart and simply ignored the latter. The woman who was with him had to apologize on his behalf, like she's always cleaning up his mess."

Jarrod's face grew tense. He recalled Roscoe as being polite and well mannered. What had happened to change Roscoe?

Alec continued, “He's not the same as he used to be. It's like his soul is gone, leaving only an empty shell behind."

That was how Alec felt about Roscoe. Something about Roscoe seemed quite off.

Jarrod pondered for a moment before instructing, “Investigate this. Find out if anything amiss has happened with the Watts family. Also, see if Roscoe has been going to any hospitals. Acquire his medical records if possible."

Alec nodded. "Got it. I'll start right away."

After Alec left, Jarrod rubbed his temples, holding his phone and about to make a call. just then, Doreen's mother, Hallie, called. He picked up the call. “Hello, how."

Before Jarrod could finish, Hallie's panicked voice cut him off.

"Jarrod, you have to help Doreen!"

Hallie cried as she explained, "I don't know what happened, but Doreen has been arrested for assault. The lawyer said only you can help. The name of the woman who filed the report reported is Nicole something... She's linked to you."

Hallie continued talking, not letting Jarrod get a word in, “Jarrod, what's happening? Doreen is my only daughter. Can't you manage the women in your life? How could she have my daughter arrested?"

Annoyed by her outburst, Jarrod pinched the bridge of his nose. “Her name is Nicole. She's my wife." He wanted to make it clear that Nicole wasn't just any woman, but his legally wedded spouse.

Hallie was shocked. "What? You're married? How am I not aware? And what about Vicki?"

Hallie had just come back from a trip and didn't know about Jarrod's breakup with Vicki. She had always believed Vicki was meant to be Jarrod's wife. After all, apart from Vicki, there hadn't been any other woman in Jarrod's life all these years.

Moreover, Vicki had charmed both Doreen and Hallie, making them quite fond of her. Naturally, they were biased in her favor and viewed her as a good match for Jarrod.

"I no longer have anything to do with Miss Hampton," Jarrod responded coldly. "I have kept my marriage under wrap. We just got the marriage certificate and kept a low profile about it.”

Both Jarrod and Nicole were past the age for extravagant celebrations, and even if Jarrod had wanted a big wedding, Nicole wouldn't have subscribed to it. Her past scandals had marred her reputation, and a lavish wedding would only dig up old grudges and gossip, causing her a lot of stress. Jarrod wouldn't put her through that.

Hallie was at a loss for words. "Jarrod, how can you take this lightly? Marriage is serious business! Even if it's not Vicki, you should choose your partner carefully..."

"And that was what I did," Jarrod stated firmly. "I didn't just get married to her impulsively."