Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James)
Chapter 412

Nichole felt a chill run down her spine.

Before, she had always thought Ricardo was a tender and easy-going man who was easy to manipulate.

She had never expected Ricardo to turn against Rowena ruthlessly!

All his previously affectionate persona was a facade.

What Ricardo wanted was nothing more than the support of the Freeman family to bolster his position in Devonport.

Ricardo said coldly, "If you don't want to end up like her, you better behave and not anger me."

"No... I wouldn't dare..." Nichole quickly shook her head. "As long as you allow me to remain the darling of the Freeman family, to continue being your fiancée, living this life, I'll do whatever you want!" "Good." Ricardo took off his coat and said, "Tomorrow, you'll accompany me to the hospital to kneel and apologize to Reece."

"What?!" Nichole's face turned sour. "You're asking me to kneel and apologize to Reece?"

"Not just to Reece, but to Sophie as well."

Hearing this, Nichole's expression darkened even more. "No! I refuse!"

At that, Ricardo shot Nichole a glare that made her shrink back. She bit her lip and said, "Anything but kneeling to Sophie, I'll do whatever else you ask..."

Ricardo scoffed, "Even prison?"

"I..." Nichole fell silent.

Ricardo continued, "You attacked Reece. Did you think you wouldn't end up in prison? If we can't settle this privately, you better be prepared to be arrested. I believe no one understands better than you what life in there is like."

Nichole's face turned completely white.

Prison? No, she never wanted to experience that again in her life!

She never wanted to live that kind of life again!

Nichole grabbed the hem of Ricardo's trousers, saying, "I'll kneel. As long as it keeps me out of prison, I'll do whatever you say!"

Ricardo crouched down and gently caressed Nichole's cheek, his expression seemingly returning to its previously tender manner, "Good, that's being obedient."

Nichole could not speak, her eyes filled with fear. Not until Ricardo left did she clumsily get up from the ground.

She looked down at her slightly swollen belly, suddenly feeling a sense of relief.

Fortunately, she hadn't gone through with getting rid of the baby.

Fortunately, she still had a way out!

The next day, Sophie was brought to the hospital by Ricardo's people.

Nichole arrived in the hospital room before Sophie. She was kneeling on the floor, her face full of remorse as she looked at Reece, saying, "Mr. Reece, it was all my fault. Please forgive me." Sophie frowned.

The current Nichole bore no resemblance to her previously arrogant self. Rather, she appeared like a fragile damsel seeking forgiveness.

"What's this early morning performance Mr. Ricardo has brought Ms. Nichole for?" Sophie mused, sitting on the couch, watching Nichole with her face full of apologies. She said, "Ms. Nichole, with your esteemed status, it's improper for you to trouble yourself by kneeling."

Then, with a casual politeness, she added, "Won't you get up?"

Nichole didn't get up, still showing a penitent demeanor. "I wasn't thinking straight before. Ricardo has already taught me a lesson. I realize my mistake now. I'm sorry, Sophie, it was jealousy that blinded me. I promise it won't happen again; please forgive me."

Nichole's current remorseful appearance made it hard to distinguish truth from performance.

Sophie just quietly watched Nichole put on her act before her.