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Chapter 322 Cheap And Absurd | Hearing Nicole's words, Jarrod tightened his grip on Nicole's wrist, his eyes reflecting a glimmer of hope.
“Nicole, I understand it's hard for you to believe me, but I genuinely regret everything. Since the moment you disappeared in my life, regret has consumed me. In the face of my supposed hatred, I realized I never stopped loving you," Jarrod confessed, tears streaming down his face.
For Jarrod, the last refuge to justify his mistakes had been his perceived hatred.
However, reality had dealt him a harsh blow. His so-called hatred was built
- upon a foundation of lies. This made him look like a joke.
Nicole couldn't bear it any longer, How could Jarrod claim to love her after wreaking havoc on her life? That was so absurd! Jarrod tarnished her reputation, sabotaged her career, and drove her father to death and her mother to hospitalization.
Jarrod had orchestrated a series of malicious actions that turned her world upside down. Now, he had the nerve to declare that he never stopped loving her. Nicole desperately wanted to ask Jarrod how he could be so shameless.
Nicole struggled to contain the boiling resentment within her and responded with a measured tone, "Mr. Schultz, if you continue insisting, there might be a slim chance for redemption."
Jarrod couldn't help but feel a surge of happiness, rendering hirn momentarily speechless.
However, his happiness was short- lived.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe next moment, Nicole pointed at the entrance of the exhibition center and said with a sly smile, "Do you see that, Mr. Schultz? If you are willing to kneel in the most conspicuous spot of the exhibition center until I'm satisfied, I might consider giving you another chance. What do you think?" Jarrod glanced in the direction Nicole had pointed, where the exhibition center's landmark stood. That path served as the main entrance for individuals attending major events, auctions, and press conferences at the exhibition venue.
Even a momentary presence there would thrust his name into headlines, and the impact would be even greater if he were to kneel until Nicole was satisfied. The potential impact and public reaction to Jarrod were easy to envision.
Seeing Jarrod's expression, Nicole's gaze grew more scornful. "Mr. Schultz, you claimed to be regretful and love me dearly just moments ago. But look at how cheap your so-called love is!" Walking past Jarrod in her high heels, Nicole's confidence radiated.
However, her wrist was abruptly grabbed again.
Jarrod looked at Nicole with his piercing eyes and asked, "Are you serious? Will you give me another chance if I fulfill your request?"
Maintaining her composure, Nicole responded with a smile, "Mr. Schultz, actions speak louder than words. You have to show your sincerity first.
Otherwise, how can I be certain you are sincere?" It was evident that Nicole had no intention of providing a straightforward answer. Her motive seemed to lean toward bringing public humiliation to Jarrod, leaving Jarrod in a precarious position.
Jarrod released his grip and ambled toward the entrance without uttering a word.
Unfazed, Nicole turned around and made her way in the opposite direction.
Inside the elevator, two girls chattered animatedly about a peculiar sight
outside.
"Is that guy kneeling by the gate an artist? He looks so stylish!" "I doubt it. I heard that he is the CEO of the Schultz Group." "The CEO? I have never seen a CEO that good-looking!" "But seriously, is he crazy? Why is he kneeling in the blistering sun next to that sculpture?” "Who knows what's going on in his head..." The elevator pinged, and the doors slid open, drowning out the girls’ discussion.
As Nicole absentmindedly scrolled through her phone, her thoughts were fixated on the weather. "Why isn't it hotter today?" she mumbled to herself.
Upstairs, the press conference Cary's wife held was about to begin.
Raegan made her way to the dressing room, seeking out Cary's wife.
Before she came here, Raegan had meticulously gathered all the information available on Cary and his charming wife, Sherry.
Sherry, a woman eighteen years Cary's junior, clearly hadn't married Cary for conventional notions of love.
Benefiting substantially from this marriage, Sherry, once a mere internet celebrity, had catapulted into the coveted echelons of a three-tier star in the entertainment circle. The leap was undeniably significant.
After a gentle knock, Raegan heard a
female voice from within say, "Come in." When Raegan pushed the door oper, Sherry saw Raegan in the mirror and abruptly leaped to her feet. "Who are you? What are you doing here?" Wearing a subtle yet meaningful smile, Raegan responded, "Mrs. Blake, it's quite intriguing that you're hosting a press conference to criticize me without even knowing who I am." It took Sherry a moment to process the situation before the realization dawned on her. "So, you are the woman who seduced my husband!" Upon hearing that, Raegan responded calmly, "Mrs. Blake, you can't simply throw around accusations like this. It's a known fact that your husband set me up. Moreover, he is yet to be released.
Don't you know the severity of his crime?" Sherry was not a clever one. Cary was detained at the police station, and she didn't seem to be bothered. At a time like this, she adopted a not-so-smart advice to hold a press conference to capture the public's attention, aiming for further public support.
It was evident Sherry lacked foresight, even entertaining the notion that the opinions of internet celebrities could manipulate the justice system.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmRegardless, Raegan paid no mind to Sherry's apparent lack of intelligence.
Her sole focus was on ensuring that the mastermind of this conspiracy faced consequences. Given that the mastermind had dared to entangle Janey in this affair, Raegan wouldn't let them off the hook so easily.
Moreover, Raegan intended to make the mastermind experience the repercussions of their actions! Didn't they enjoy exposing people through the news? Raegan would ensure the mastermind became a household name this time! Sherry hesitated, unsure if she was making the right decision. However, Miss Murray had assured her that seizing this opportunity could shift public opinion, absolving Cary of any blame and positioning her as the victim in this unfolding drama while gaining attention from the public.
The prospect of emerging as an A-list celebrity after the press conference fueled Sherry's resolve. With newfound confidence, she said, "My husband is renowned for his loyalty, and his love for me is unwavering. How dare you try to frame him! Your eagerness to
secure a collaboration with his company led you down this deceitful path. You drugged him, manipulated the online narrative, and now you dare to spew nonsense in front of me!" Raegan met Sherry's accusations with a gaze saturated in sarcasm. What an idiot Sherry was! Raegan wondered how Sherry had survived in the cutthroat entertainment circle all these years.
Sherry asserted Raegan had drugged Cary. If that were the case, Raegan would likely still be detained in the police station, not casually standing here. Did Sherry think the police station was somehow under the Foster family's control, allowing Raegan to come and go at will? With a casual demeanor, Raegan produced a stack of photos and tossed
them onto the table. Maintaining her indifference, she said, "Why don't you look at these photos first, Mrs. Blake? perhaps they will offer you a fresh perspective on your husband." Looking at the photos taken during the moments when the so-called "good husband” was mingling with internet celebrities and unfamiliar women, Sherry's expression transformed immediately into one of embarrassment.
Although Sherry knew Cary was a playboy, she had no choice but to ignore those indiscretions to stabilize her position.
With Raegan exposing the situation, Sherry found herself in a state of acute embarrassment. Angrily, she retorted, "Don't try to deceive me with these edited pictures. I won't buy it. What
exactly are you aiming for?" Raegan had no intention of tiptoeing around the issue, so she said_bluntly, "Mrs. Blake, have you considered that the mastermind behind this scheme might not be helping you but rather pulling you down? Your future might be at stake after today's press conference." The notion that her future could be jeopardized left Sherry visibly agitated.
Her expression instantly changed, and anger filled her eyes as she locked gazes with Raegan. "What are you insinuating?" she demanded.
Raegan said in an indifferent tone, "I'm suggesting that if you cooperate with me and reveal the mastermind of the schemes, there is a chance you can salvage your reputation and your career."