Love Unbreakable by Bank Brook
Chapter 298

Chapter 298 Nicole Is Back

The voice sounded familiar. Jarrod's eyes welled up with instant crimson.

With his palms pressed to the ground, Jarrod struggled to rise and clasp the woman in his arms.

But at that very moment, the woman in black high heels planted her foot on the back of Jarrod's hand.

Her voice, as frigid as ice, cut through the air. "Look at yourself."

Then, she paused, twisting her high heel on the back of Jarrod's hand as if seeking to pierce his palm. "You resemble a stray dog now!"

With those words, she sauntered away in her black high heels.

"Nicole!" In the end, Jarrod managed to cry out her name. "Don't abandon me!"

His mouth was tinged with blood, his voice raw and ragged.

The blue luxury car's taillight flickered before him, casting a more pitiful shadow upon him.

"Stay." His plea was engulfed by the car's roaring departure. "Please don't leave

me...

Tears welled up in Jarrod's eyes and streamed down his cheeks as he screamed into the wind.

Yet, there was no response.

Not until Alec arrived.

For the remainder of the night, Alec drove Jarrod all over Ardlens in a relentless quest for Nicole.

The following morning, the sun graced the horizon with its presence.

Alec hesitated before speaking. "Mr. Schultz, you must be suffering from a hangover after all that drinking. Perhaps some medication will help you feel

better."

In truth, Alec suspected that Jarrod might have had a hallucination during his binge drinking. After all, Nicole had been gone for five long years.

Jarrod sat in the rear seat, his black shirt smudged with mud, his handsome countenance overtaken by an unmistakable disappointment.

Gazing at the bloody stain on the back of his hand, he insisted, "I'm certain

she's returned."

Hearing those words, Alec continued to harbor doubts about Jarrod's perception. If Nicole were truly alive, then who was the lifeless body resting in Jarrod's residence?

Alec didn't dare to delve any further into that unsettling line of thought. The more he pondered, the more chilling it became.

Raegan was on her way to the studio.

Upon entering the car, Raegan was surprised to replace Erick in the driver's seat. "Erick, what brings you here? Aren't you swamped with work today?"

"Well, I thought I'd give you a ride to the studio."

Erick appeared to be in a somber mood, and a small cut marred his lips.

Noticing the injury, Raegan inquired with curiosity, "What happened, Erick? Did Janey accidentally scratch you?"

"No big deal. I just had a little accident," Erick replied.

Raegan, still concerned, asked, "How could you be so careless?"

Erick gingerly touched his face, still feeling the sting in the corner of his mouth. He regretted indulging in that glass of wine the previous night.

However, Erick swiftly brushed aside that thought and turned his attention to Raegan. "How's everything been with that man lately? Has he been causing you any trouble?"

Understanding that Erick was referring to Mitchel, Raegan nodded and replied, "I'm doing fine. Don't worry."

Dealing with Mitchel wasn't much of a challenge for Raegan, aside from the occasional moodiness. In any case, a month would pass by swiftly, and she didn't think Mitchel would take back his promise. After one month, once the divorce was finalized, she'd have no further dealings with him.

Recalling the resolute look on Mitchel's face, Erick couldn't help but worry for Raegan. He vividly remembered the scene when Raegan lay lifeless in the hospital bed. Erick didn't want Raegan to have fréquent contact with Mitchel.

As Raegan's elder brother, Erick valued Raegan since she was the youngest member of the Foster family. While she should have been the family's cherished and spoiled member, Raegan had endured considerable hardship due to Mitchel

If it weren't for Raegan's determination to fulfill their late mother's unfinished work, Erick would never have allowed Raegan to come back to the homeland where she bumped into Mitchel.

"Raegan, what about I help you replace a lawyer? Just because the Dixon Group's legal team is formidable doesn't mean they're invincible," Erick suggested.

When it came to the lawsuit, it was easier said than done.

In reality, Raegan had thoroughly researched the Dixon Group's legal team, who hadn't lost a case in years.

Just contemplating the uncertain outcome and the protracted legal process left Raegan feeling as if she were walking on eggshells. She had no recollection of Mitchel anymore, but legally, she was still his wife. As long as she thought about it, she freaked out."

Raegan contemplated for a moment before saying. "Erick, allow me to give it a shot. If it doesn't work out, I'll heed your advice and seek legal counsel for the divorce."

"Alright. If you ever need anything, don't hesitate to reach out, okay?" Erick assured Raegan gently.

"Don't worry, Erick. I'll manage."

As Raegan was about to exit the car, a thought crossed her mind. "Do you happen to know any eligible bachelors? I'm thinking of setting Elin up on a date," she inquired.

"What do you mean?" Erick asked, puzzled.

"If you happen to know anyone suitable, you could introduce him to Elin."

"Did Elin request your assistance in replaceing a potential date?" Erick inquired, his brow furrowing.

Raegan nodded, saying, "I mentioned it once, and she didn't object to the idea."

Raegan couldn't quite discern if it was just her imagination, but she sensed a somewhat displeased expression on Erick's face. Simultaneously, Erick's response came impatiently. "Why don't you focus on your own issues first?"

His words implied that she should refrain from getting involved in Elin's

matters.

However, Raegan couldn't shake her concern that if Dayton resurfaced and

harassed Elin again, there might be no one to protect Elin.

As Raegan stepped out of the car, another thought crossed her mind, and she turned to Erick. "Has Stefan returned from his business trip?"

Stefan Clifford, Erick's longtime friend and classmate, had recently come back from his travels. Stefan was not only wealthy but also a handsome bachelor.

Observing Erick's less-than-enthusiastic expression, Raegan contemplated taking matters into her own hands and playing matchmaker between Stefan and Elin.

"Yes, he got back yesterday. Why the sudden interest in Stefan?" Erick replied flatly.

With a sly grin, Raegan replied, "Oh, no particular reason. Just make sure to drive safely."

With that, she turned away, her matchmaking scheme already in the works.

Raegan retrieved her phone from her pocket and sent a message to Stefan. "Hi, Stefan. Are you busy?"

A swift response came from the other end. "Nope." "What's up?" Stefan sent

two consecutive texts.

"I'd like to introduce you to a lovely young lady. How about dinner tonight?"

After sending the lengthy message, there was a moment of silence from the

other end.

Stefan's reply finally came through as Raegan was about to finish her workday.

"Sure, sounds great," Stefan replied via text.

Observing that, Raegan let out a sigh of relief. She had been worried that Stefan might decline her invitation. Little did she anticipate that everything would proceed so seamlessly.

"Excellent! See you around then," Raegan messaged Stefan.

At that moment, another message popped up on the screen.

It was a message that came from Mitchel. "What are you up to?"

Raegan sent a quick reply that read, "Working."

After that, she got swamped with work and didn't have a chance to glance at her phone.

Then, evening came.

Raegan met Stefan at the restaurant while, unfortunately, Elin got caught in traffic.

The two of them waited for a bit. After a while, Elin called Raegan, explaining that she couldn't make it to the dinner due to an emergency.

Hanging up the phone, Raegan glanced at Stefan apologetically. "I'm sorry, Stefan, but it seems my friend won't be able to join us tonight. She got caught up in something urgent."

"No worries at all." Stefan, surprisingly, seemed unruffled by the change of plans. He wore a relaxed expression as he responded.

Raegan flashed a reassuring smile. "Regardless, dinner's on me tonight. Feel free to order whatever tickles your taste buds."

"Deal."

The two of them proceeded to have an enjoyable meal together.

Out of nowhere, a waiter elegantly placed a high-end wine bottle on their

table.

Raegan was well aware that the exquisite vintage alcohol must have carried a hefty price tag.

With a puzzled look at the waiter, Raegan was unsure what to make of the extravagant wine. However, the waiter quickly clarified, "It's a present from the gentleman upstairs."

In response, Raegan instinctively raised her eyes and met Mitchel's intense gaze from above.