Jarrod's eyes held a mocking glint as he stared at her.

Nicole felt a pang of pain in her heart. She wanted to know why he was acting this way. Their relationship was improving, wasn't it? How could his behavior change suddenly?

After hesitating for a long time, she finally asked, "Jarrod, what's wrong? If there's something on your mind, can't you just talk to me about it?"

The elevator doors slid open, and Jarrod stepped out. But just as he was about to enter a chamber, he stopped.

“Nicole, do you really think you can fool me again?"

“I didn't..."

With a mocking smile playing on his lips, Jarrod played a video in front of Nicole. The conversation between Nicole and Raegan was audible.

ALL of a sudden, Nicole's face drained of color.

“Jarrod, you've got it all wrong. What I meant was..."

Before she could finish, Jarrod grabbed her by the neck and pinned her against the wall.

“I don't want to hear your lies. Just do as I say."

Nicole, gasping for air, turned a shade of purple and was unable to utter a word.

This video was taken out of context. She had been referring to a memory from school, a time when Jarrod was innocent and gullible. She used to make up stories about boys giving her love letters, just to see Jarrod get jealous and ignore her.

Back then, Jarrod was naive and easy to trick.

Nicole had not meant to imply that Jarrod was still easily fooled.

She just thought he might have retained some of his old traits.

Seeing her struggling for breath, Jarrod released her.

Nicole collapsed to the floor, gasping.

Jarrod glowered at her.

“I've given you a few days of peace. Have you forgotten what it's like to be in torment?"