The Lawrence Group's very survival is at stake. Please, show some mercy."

Of course, Jarrod was well aware of it.

It was his doing, after all. He had expected Nicole would come to beg him. Therefore, he refused to see her.

“I heard you secured these deals after a wine-heavy meeting. How come you encounter such problems so soon?" Jarrod asked, his eyes as cold as a glacier.

Upon hearing this, Nicole felt more certain the situation had something to do with him. After all, she had obtained these deals without his knowledge.

"Mr. Schultz, you can do what you want to me. But please, spare the Lawrence Group. Hundreds of employees depend on it. I can't let them down."

With a sneer tugging at the corners of his mouth, Jarrod replied, "That's none of my concern."

Nicole's fingertips quivered subtly.

It was then that she realized he must have done it on purpose.

But even so, she had no other choice.

The only one who could save the Lawrence family was the same man who had brought it down.

With this thought in mind, she hit her head heavily on the ground.

Thud. Again and again.

"Mr. Schultz, please... Please let go of the Lawrence Group..." Nicole said every time her head made contact with the ground.

She did not stop even until her forehead was stained with blood.

"Nicole!" Jarrod bellowed with sudden fury.

In a swift motion, he grabbed Nicole's arm and lifted her effortlessly.

"Are you out of your mind? I told you to leave! Did you hear me? Leave this instant!"

His grip was so strong. It was excruciating, and Nicole felt the pressure would crush her bones.

But the pain in her heart was more unbearable.