His words eased the tension evident on Vicki’s face.

She and Jarrod were set to marry in three months, and Jarrod’s reference to having children suggested he envisioned a future with her as the mother of his children.

Vicki’s worries dissolved in an instant, convinced that bearing Jarrod’s children would cement their relationship and guarantee a blissful future together.

Lowe, seething with anger, was now convinced that Jarrod was aware of his oligospermia.

Damn it! Jarrod always knew how to hit where it hurt most.

“You’re quite confident, Jarrod,” Lowe sneered, turning to Vicki to stir more trouble.

“Sis, you’d better watch out.

He said ‘have children’, but he didn’t specify with whom.

Don’t flatter yourself.

This man doesn’t love you…”

Before Lowe could continue, Wayne delivered a sharp strike to his head.

“Can’t you say anything decent?”

Observing Lowe’s haggard appearance, Wayne scornfully added, “He’s your future brother-in-law.

Keep your mouth clean!”

Lowe bit back his retort.

Brother-in-law? He scoffed, knowing all too well that Vicki was the result of Wayne’s affair.

Otherwise, there wouldn’t be any brother-in-law.

However, Lowe restrained himself, knowing Wayne’s affection for Vicki was largely because she reminded him of her mother, the woman Wayne had never stopped loving.

Lowe did not share Wayne’s enduring romantic sentiments.

He was quick to love and leave, forgetting each woman as soon as she disappeared from his life.

“Jarrod, don’t take it to heart.

This kid has been spoiled by me.

Please guide him in business since he’s not as skilled as you,”

Wayne explained, justifying his indulgence in Lowe due to his age and the absence of other male heirs.

Despite Wayne’s less favorable view of Jarrod’s personal affairs, he appreciated Jarrod’s business savvy and truly felt Jarrod was indeed far more competent than Lowe.

In these elevated circles of society, fidelity among men was rare.

Minor scandals were often overlooked if one possessed the requisite clout.

Jarrod, tied to the Hampton family with the upcoming marriage with Vicki, was expected to help deal with the mess and trouble Lowe had caused, but Wayne’s view of Jarrod’s character was overly optimistic.

Known for his vindictive streak, Jarrod was unlikely to overlook Lowe’s continued provocations.

As the event concluded, a remark from Lowe ignited a lethal intent in Jarrod.

“Mr.

Schultz, it’s no wonder you were drawn to that woman.

So slender, yet unexpectedly tempting and curvy.

I couldn’t help myself after seeing her.

” Frustrated by his father’s rebuke, Lowe was in a sour mood and inclined to make things difficult for Jarrod by provoking him.

Aware of Jarrod’s feelings for Nicole, Lowe intentionally stirred him by adding, “That video of you with that woman, I always play it before I start with others.

It’s more effective than any drug.

Just seeing her exquisite body gets me excited…”

Jarrod’s normally calm demeanor instantly shifted, his eyes flashing with a fierce, murderous intent that made Lowe step back in fear.

“Don’t look at me like that.

I’m not afraid of you…” Despite his bold words, Lowe instinctively hid behind his bodyguard, intimidated by Jarrod’s menacing glare, which seemed potent enough to devour him whole.

Jarrod paused briefly and swiftly regained his cool, his demeanor nonchalant once again.

He had spent a considerable sum to delete that video when it first surfaced.

Though it was no longer available online, he knew the possibility of someone keeping a copy couldn’t be dismissed.

Jarrod flashed a dazzling smile and warned, “Lowe, remember not to speak carelessly next time.

I’m not into men, and if people heard you were clinging to my video, they might think you have designs on me.

Hey, I’m your future brother-in-law.

Your father isn’t getting any younger, and such rumors could be the death of him.

Should anything happen to your father, Lowe, you would be the one to blame.

“You!” Lowe was seething with rage.

Jarrod had twisted his comments to insinuate his preference, instead of just a reaction to Nicole.

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