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.
"Could you get me another coat, Jarrod? It's so cold.” With a stormy expression, Jarrod turned to
don't want to see you again when I return!” As Jarrod turned away, two bodyguards stepped forward, lifted Nicole by her arms, and poised to escort
then that Nicole snapped
realized that Jarrod was determined to ruin the
mercy would
as well
high, and firmly said, "I'll walk by myself.” "Miss Lawrence!" Jamie suddenly called
forward and flashed a sweet yet sly
please step aside,"
outwitted by Jamie more than once and
a further conflict with Jamie was the last
more pressing matters to
are you so nervous?” Jamie
about why all the Lawrence Group's deals went wrong all of a sudden?" "What do you
"Come closer.
Jamie's words carried a
wasting any second, she stepped
"Speak clearly!” Nicole demanded.
and continued, "Since you're already here, how about I present
before she could react, she felt a sudden, strong tug
grip on Nicole's
tumbled over the railing! As Jamie fell, she cried out, "Jarrod, help! Nicole is..." Splash! Huge ripples spread across
the water! Everything happened
railing, saving herself from being dragged into the
Jarrod hurried to
Nicole away and
dove into
the river, cradling Jamie in his
lowered a rope ladder and helped them back onto the
river water had taken its toll on Jamie
She trembled violently.
turned a shade of purple,
in time and did not
to Jarrod, her
distressed state evoked pity
quilt and wrapped it around Jamie's
to rest,"
Jarrod's arm and looked up at
gently held her hand and
anyone harm you.” Upon hearing this, Jamie lowered her head, and
mused that this was enough to send Nicole
his gaze icy and his
leather shoes glistened with each step, a symbol of the looming threat he posed,
a few steps from Nicole, and his eyes narrowed with a
"Explain yourself.
calm, a stark contrast to
to Nicole,
sent a shiver through
entire being dreaded the calm before the
quivering lips, Nicole stammered,
Jarrod nonchalantly brushed
he remained
cigar from a bystander and leaned back
casually asked, "Did
grabbed my hand...” Nicole tried
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