Chapter 491

After Simon left to handle the matter, Jacob found himself alone in his study. He quickly dialed a number and said, "Hey, I need a free consultation. Are you free to come by?" The voice on the other end demanded a hefty sum, saying, "Nothing less than ten million, or there's no deal." Jacob agreed without hesitation. For the past week since returning to the city, Nicole had been preparing various nutritious soups for Jacob, supposedly to aid his bone healing. She not only reminded him to take his medication on time but also started rehabilitation exercises as soon as his arm pain slightly subsided. She kept herself busy all day, seemingly unaffected by recent events. What she did not realize was that she woke up from nightmares every night, only to forget about them completely the next day. Jacob knew something was off, making him even more eager for the specialist he had hired to arrive. "...Well, today's rehab session went pretty well," Nicole commented as she gently wiped the