His words cut through her like a knife, an insult that felt like her face was being peeled away.

Nicole's complexion turned ashen.

Suddenly, there was a deafening noise as the bathroom door was slammed violently.

The door slammed shut with a resounding thud, indicating that the person on the other side wasn't trying to enter the bathroom but had discovered something.

Nicole's entire body tensed like a startled deer caught in headlights.

In the next moment, a sharp female voice pierced the air.

"Jarrod, get out!"

Nicole was completely taken aback, her body quivering.

Jarrod, however, remained unfazed, his expression merciless as he watched her quiver.

The pounding on the door came to an abrupt halt.

Then, in an instant, Jamie's sharp voice resounded, "Break it down for me!"

The restaurant manager, of course, attempted to reason with Jamie and calm her down.

But Jamie wasn't in the mood to listen. She grabbed a heavy object and began to relentlessly pound on the door.

Thankfully, the door was strong enough, but it was only a matter of time before it gave in to the relentless assault.

Amidst the thunderous banging on the door, Jarrod finally released Nicole.

Pulling Nicole away, he adjusted his trousers with an air of indifference.

After that, he walked toward the door in a couple of quick strides and nonchalantly placed his hand on the doorknob. He paid no heed to whether Nicole was dressed or not.

"Jarrod!" Nicole called out desperately, her face drained of color and her entire body trembling.

“Don't open the door. Please don't open the door!" Her pleas were heart-wrenching.

Opening that door would mean the final shattering of Nicole's dignity, casting her as the infamous figure in Ardlens.