But I Won't Love You "Nicole!" Jarrod bellowed with sudden fury.
In a swift motion, he grabbed Nicole's arm and lifted her effortlessly.
"Are you out of your mind? I told you to leave! Did you hear me? Leave this instant!” His grip was so strong.
It was excruciating, and Nicole felt the pressure would crush her bones.
But the pain in her heart was more unbearable.
Regret gnawed at Nicole.
She blamed herself for meeting Jarrod when she was young.
This mistake brought catastrophe upon her family and the entire Lawrence lineage.
Tears streamed down Nicole's face.
She wept silently, and her body shivered with each sob.
To Jarrod, her silent tears were like daggers piercing his heart.
Meanwhile, as Jamie observed them from the side, a surge of jealousy welled up within her.
She understood Jarrod more than anyone.
Jarrod's anger was a mask for his care.
The angrier he was, the more profound his feelings were.
And even now, she saw his hesitation.
They both agreed to take over the Lawrence Group.
Moreover, Jarrod had assured her that once he took control of the Lawrence family, he would sever ties with Nicole and marry her instead.
Jarrod had never intended to comply with that three- year agreement between Nicole and him.
It was a ploy to lull Nicole into a false sense of security and made her think she had plenty of time to deal with Jarrod.
All of these was Jamie's idea.
Crushing Nicole’s hopes at the peak and turning her dreams to dust was the most satisfying thing ever.
But now, Jarrod seemed to waver.
Jamie realized Nicole's profound impact on Jarrod.
She had to do something.
With this realization, Jamie concealed her resentment and gently placed her hand on Jarrod's.
"Jarrod, please, let's notruin the evening.
Remember, it's my birthday.” Her words seemed to calm Jarrod instantly.
At last, he released Nicole, who stumbled back against the railing for support.
The wind on the deck whipped around them and snatched away the coat Jamie had just donned, now marked with a trace of blood.
Delicate as ever, Jamie refused to wear it again.
and asked, "Could you get me another coat, Jarrod? It's so cold.” With a stormy expression, Jarrod turned to face
As Jarrod turned away, two bodyguards stepped forward, lifted Nicole by her arms,
that Nicole snapped back to
determined to
mercy would be
as well try
resolve, Nicole stood up, held her head high, and firmly said, "I'll walk by myself.” "Miss Lawrence!" Jamie suddenly
turned, Jamie stepped forward and flashed a sweet yet
step aside,"
outwitted by Jamie more than once and knew all too well how treacherous
was the last thing on her
more pressing matters to
Lawrence, why are you so nervous?” Jamie covered
Lawrence Group's deals went wrong all of a sudden?"
"Come closer.
you." Nicole sensed Jamie's words carried a hidden agenda, but they piqued
wasting any second, she
"Speak clearly!” Nicole demanded.
and continued, "Since you're already here, how about
could react, she felt a sudden,
grip on
leaned back, lost her balance, and tumbled over the railing! As Jamie fell, she cried out, "Jarrod, help! Nicole is..." Splash! Huge ripples spread across
the water! Everything happened in
saving herself
Jarrod hurried
away and shot her a piercing
another word, he dove
the river, cradling Jamie in
members from the cruise quickly lowered a rope ladder and helped them
had taken its toll on Jamie
She trembled violently.
of purple, and her
time and did not swallow any
Jarrod, her
evoked pity
over with a quilt and wrapped
inside to rest," Jarrod
arm and looked up at him with tearful
gently held her hand and
Upon hearing this, Jamie lowered her head, and a malicious smile played
mused that this was enough to send
around, his gaze icy and
step, a symbol of the looming threat he posed, striking fear into Nicole's
steps from Nicole, and his eyes narrowed with a dangerous
"Explain yourself.
voice was eerily calm, a stark contrast to the
to Nicole, having faced it before more than
sent a shiver
being dreaded the
lips, Nicole stammered,
her.” Jarrod nonchalantly brushed back
soaked, he remained
cigar from a bystander and leaned back
a light puff and casually asked, "Did Jamie just fall
my hand...”
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