Chapter 1408:

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To begin with, no other woman had been brought to this villa by Jarrod.

Besides, Jarrod wasn't known for his patience with women. Yet here he was, displaying unusual tolerance.

Concluding that Nicole must have some special meaning to Jarrod, the housekeeper adjusted her approach to better accommodate Nicole.

Jarrod gently placed Nicole on the couch, and the doctor immediately began assessing her condition.

After a brief examination, he reported, "Mr. Schultz, it appears you have ingested a mild hallucinogen, nothing too toxic. It should be manageable."

“Well, control it,” Jarrod replied curtly.

The doctor agreed. “Well, it's not a serious illness. “He could just sleep it off with someone who will ensure his safety and comfort.”

The doctor, aware of Jarrod's usual reluctance to bring women home, saw an opportunity to suggest a more personal approach to care. He simply stated the facts, leaving the decision up to Jarrod.

In fact, the substance Nicole had consumed was probably a mild emotional enhancer, rather than a dangerous drug.

Jarrod asked, “Are there any other alternatives?”

It was clear that Jarrod was not enthusiastic about the doctor's suggestion. The doctor hesitated, feeling that he might have misjudged the situation.

But Jarrod's expression was telling. It was that of a man considering his options for a woman in his charge.

The doctor, understanding the subtext, offered an alternative. “Or we could administer a sedative by injection. How would you like to proceed?”

“Will there be any side effects?” Jarrod asked, his concern evident.

The doctor quickly reassured him: “No, not at all. “I will use the mildest sedative we have.”

With a thoughtful look at Nicole, Jarrod didn't deliberate much.

"Give him the injection," he decided.

The doctor agreed and took the necessary instruments out of his medicine cabinet.

Nicole, however, continued to resist, writing despite having her wrists immobilized.

The housekeeper was hesitant to apply too much force, wary of causing harm, and seemed quite helpless in the situation.

Finally, Jarrod took control, holding Nicole firmly. “Give her the shot,” the doctor instructed.

Once the sedative was administered, Nicole's behavior softened significantly, becoming as docile as a shy deer.

Jarrod instructed the housekeeper to bathe Nicole while he went upstairs to clean up.

In his room, Jarrod took off his dirty clothes and stepped into the shower, naked.

As the water washed over Jarrod, he felt a sharp sting on his lip.

Touching it, he remembered Nicole biting him during their intense kiss. The incident stirred up thoughts he normally repressed.

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