Chapter 425

Griffin's car came to a stop in the garage. Half his face was hidden in the shadows, making his expression hard to read. Suddenly, the silence in the car was broken by the buzzing of his phone, which he quickly answered. "Sir, your instincts were spot on. The woman sat up as soon as you left. The guy in the ward even brought her food. They looked quite cozy together," the voice on the other end reported. Griffin's breathing quickened with anger. He muttered something about transferring money later and tossed the phone aside, its thud echoing his frustration. He could not comprehend why Nicole insisted on being with Jacob. Griffin reflected on how he treated Nicole—he was definitely good enough to her, supportive, and backed her in everything. Even when she flaunted her relationship with Jacob, he said nothing. Yet, she still would not choose him and resorted to such petty tricks as pretending to faint to help Jacob. His phone chimed again. This time, it was a photo of Nicole in he