Chapter 74
Crawl Out Of Here Nicole's heart raced as panic coursed through her veins.
She might have been bold, but flirting with Jarrod in front of his fiancée was out of the question. Given Jamie's notorious temper, she felt she was asking for trouble by entertaining that thought. Nicole tried to push Jarrod away firmly and stammered, "No, I didn't, Mr.Schultz.
Your fiancée is here.
If she catches us..." But Jarrod had already pushed her clothes up.
Nicole shivered and took a deep breath to steady herself.
He leaned in closer, bit her, and said with a sneer, "Are you afraid of losing face now?" Nicole bit her lip, desperately trying not to make a sound, and whispered, "Aren't you afraid of upsetting Miss Powell?" "Why don't you let out a scream and see if I care?" Jarrod's response was nonchalant as ever.
A voice from outside made Nicole tense up, and Jarrod noticed.
He sneered and said, "Seems like you are truly afraid." "Please don't do it here," Nicole pleaded softly, only to receive a scoff in response.
"Then how about the hallway or the lobby?" Nicole struggled to find an answer, fearing that Jarrod might actually follow through on his daring proposition.
He seemed utterly fearless, devoid of any moral restraint.
Jarrod seemed to relish her silence.
He gripped the back of her neck and turned her over, forcing her to meet his gaze in a highly humiliating position.
Then, in a cold tone, he asked, "Why did you have your hair cut?" He was referring to his promise of marrying Nicole when her hair reached her waist.
Although he now viewed her with disdain and had no intention of marrying her, Jarrod detested it when others broke an agreement first.
He believed that he should be the one to break it.
He was the only one who could crush her beneath his feet, as opposed to her current tactic of provocation with the haircut.
Nicole swayed unsteadily and stammered, "It was troublesome." Maintaining her long hair was no longer a priority for her, but that wasn't the main reason.
Nicole didn't intend to provoke Jarrod.
She had long given up on any hopes or fantasies.
"Troublesome?" Jarrod snorted coldly, his grip on Nicole's arm tightening.
He pressed his knee against her, causing her to arch her back and grimace in pain.
Yet, Nicole looked more alluring in such a position.
Jarrod was somewhat aroused.
He gritted his teeth and said, "I think you are the trouble that needs to be solved." Nicole could sense that Jarrod was deliberately trying to humiliate her. She shot him a glare in the mirror and urged, "Could you please hurry? I can't afford to provoke Miss Powell. If she finds out, I'll be the one in trouble." Jarrod couldn't help but let out a cold laugh. "Why should I care about you?" He wouldn't feel at ease until she suffered. Nicole knew this devil wouldn't listen to reason. All she could do was grit her teeth and endure it. However, today, he seemed exceptionally ruthless, as if he had been suppressing his anger for over two decades, and now he was ready to unleash it all on her. Seeing the pain etched on her face in the mirror, he showed no mercy. He said coldly, "You would better be an obedient little dog and remember who your master is." 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 alr 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.
She cared less about her reputation and more about her parents. They wouldn't be able to bear the shame. Jarrod spared her a glance and then, with an unchanging expression, turned the doorknob. The door creaked open, and Jamie hurled insults. "Jarrod, you scoundrel!" She grabbed a chair and lunged at him, but Jarrod promptly wrestled it from her grip, slamming it aside. Furious, Jamie pounded his chest multiple times and wailed. "Why are you doing this to me?" Jarrod smiled and said, "Just having a bit of fun with a woman. There is no need to get all worked up." Jamie's eyes welled with tears.
Jarrod's dalliances with other women were one thing, but he shouldn't toy with this woman.
Jamie had just realized the woman was Nicole, Jarrod's former fiancée, the once-proud Lawrence family's young lady.
Now, Nicole had fallen from grace, selling herself in places like this.
Jamie shoved Jarrod away and stormed inside, delivering two hard slaps that left Nicole's mouth bleeding.
"You tramp! How dare you seduce a man in a public restroom! The entire Lawrence family is filled with people lacking morals."
"No, they are not..." Nicole's mouth was smeared with blood as she tried to defend her parents.
She was not a good woman after her involvement with Jarrod who was an engaged man, but her parents were upright and honest people, undeserving of this misfortune brought by Jarrod.
It was all her fault, everything her fault.
"How dare you deny it!" Jamie reached out and tore at Nicole's clothes, brutally pummeling her head as if dealing with a dog, blow after brutal blow, leaving Nicole's head spinning.
Nicole looked like she was on the verge of passing out.
Seeing this, Jarrod shuffled his feet and held Jamie's hand.
Jamie, however, couldn't help but feel a tad uneasy.
She wasn't quite sure about Jarrod's true feelings for Nicole or if he had any sympathy left for Nicole at all.
In an attempt to gauge his emotions, Jamie feigned tears and asked, "Jarrod, do you feel sorry for her?" Jarrod responded with a warm smile and held Jamie's hand.
With a soft, melodious tone, he asked, "Doesn't your hand hurt?" Relieved by his response, Jamie wrapped her arms around his neck and planted a passionate kiss on his lips as if they were the only two people in the room.
She then said, "I'm really angry, Jarrod." Jarrod lovingly encircled her waist and asked, "So, how would you like to vent your anger?" Jamie grinned mischievously and replied, "I want to handle it my way, alright?" Jarrod agreed without hesitation, saying, "Sure, but avoid hurting her face.
After all, Miss Lawrence is going to entertain my distinguished guests soon.
Damaging her face wouldn't be acceptable." Upon hearing this, Nicole shot her head up in surprise.
She suddenly realized Jarrod's intentions.
He wanted her to entertain guests! At that moment, it felt like Nicole didn't know Jarrod at all.
His handsome face suddenly became menacing, as if he could devour human flesh and blood.
But the ordeal was far from over.
Jamie's smile widened as she said, "Since Miss Lawrence is so shameless, I'll give her a chance to make a name for herself!" She playfully prodded Nicole's chin with her foot and added, "Crawl your way out of here."