This meant that he was not going to let those people off the hook.

Jamie ground her teeth in frustration. She realized Jarrod's decision would obliterate any prestige she had in her family. After all, she was the one who instigated those people to harm Nicole.

In desperation, she feigned grievance and reasoned, “What happened yesterday was my fault. I shouldn't have let Nicole get under my skin and should've stopped everyone right away."

"What did she say to you?" Jarrod curiously asked.

Jamie was hesitant at first but then continued, "Promise me you won't get angry when I tell you."

"You have my word."

"Nicole said she only sleeps with you for the sake of the Lawrence family. In truth, she's repulsed by you, especially by the scars on your back, She said they look like centipedes and give her nightmares."

As she spoke, she noticed Jarrod's expression turn increasingly icy.

Jamie seized the opportunity and feigned indignation.

“It infuriated me. I don't care if you're involved with other women, but I can't bear anyone talking about you like that."

All the while, Jarrod's fists clenched tighter, and his veins stood out on his skin. He remembered Nicole's lack of enthusiasm whenever they had sex.

Jamie's revelation seemed to align with Nicole's arrogant and snobbish personality.

It turned out Nicole despised him to this extent, and could not wait to distance herself from him.

However, she was not much more noble than him. If it weren't for the betrayal of the Lawrence family, the Schultz family wouldn't have suffered that heavy blow and completely backed out of the market of Ardlens.

"Don't take it to heart, Jarrod. In my eyes, you're the best man out there." Jamie leaned into Jarrod's arms and rubbed her head against him while her eyes flashed a hidden, malicious glint.

Jealousy had clawed at her when she opened that hotel door and saw Nicole who just had sex with Jarrod.

That fucking bitch!

If she could not lay a finger on Nicole, she would craft a scheme and make sure Jarrod himself took Nicole down!

Jarrod masked his emotions and stood up.

“I'll have the driver take you home."