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.
another coat, Jarrod? It's so cold.” With
I return!” As Jarrod turned away, two bodyguards stepped forward, lifted Nicole by her arms, and poised to
was then that Nicole
that Jarrod was determined to ruin the Lawrence
for mercy would
as well
and firmly said, "I'll walk by myself.” "Miss Lawrence!" Jamie
and flashed a sweet
Powell, please step aside," Nicole
had been outwitted by Jamie more than once and knew all too well
a further conflict with Jamie was the
pressing matters to attend
you so nervous?” Jamie covered
all the Lawrence Group's deals went wrong all of a sudden?" "What do you mean?”
"Come closer.
Jamie's words carried a hidden agenda,
second, she stepped
"Speak clearly!” Nicole demanded.
already here, how about I present you with
could react, she felt
on Nicole's hand
her balance, and tumbled over the railing! As Jamie
into the water! Everything happened
saving
Jarrod hurried to
away and
he dove into the
after, he emerged from the river, cradling
a rope ladder
had taken its toll on
She trembled violently.
a shade of purple, and
rescued in time
her face stained
state evoked pity from
hurried over with a quilt and
to rest," Jarrod
onto Jarrod's arm and looked up at him with
hand
hearing this, Jamie lowered her head, and a
to send Nicole to
then turned around, his gaze icy and
glistened with each step, a symbol of the looming threat he posed, striking fear into Nicole's
a few steps from Nicole, and his eyes narrowed
"Explain yourself.
voice was eerily calm, a stark contrast to the
was all too familiar to Nicole, having faced it
a shiver through
being dreaded the calm
quivering lips, Nicole stammered,
push her.” Jarrod nonchalantly brushed
soaked, he remained unruffled and
from a bystander and
light puff and casually asked, "Did Jamie just fall on her
grabbed my hand...” Nicole
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