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.
Jarrod and asked, "Could you get me another coat, Jarrod?
when I return!” As Jarrod turned away, two bodyguards stepped forward, lifted Nicole by her arms, and
that Nicole snapped
Jarrod was determined
for mercy
well try another
up, held her head high, and firmly said, "I'll
forward and
aside,"
once and knew all too well how treacherous this woman
further conflict with Jamie was the last thing
pressing matters to attend
so nervous?” Jamie covered her mouth and lightly
all the Lawrence Group's deals went wrong all of a sudden?" "What
"Come closer.
carried a hidden agenda,
wasting any second, she stepped
"Speak clearly!” Nicole demanded.
continued, "Since you're already here, how about I present you
could react, she felt a sudden, strong tug on
grip on
her balance, and tumbled over the railing! As Jamie fell, she cried
the water! Everything happened in
to cling to the railing, saving
hurried to
and shot her a piercing
another word, he dove into the water for
emerged from the river, cradling Jamie
quickly lowered a rope ladder and helped them back
river water had taken its toll on Jamie more than
She trembled violently.
of purple, and her face was
in time
clung to Jarrod, her face stained with
evoked
bystander hurried over with a quilt and wrapped it
to rest,"
onto Jarrod's arm and looked up at him with tearful
Jarrod gently held her hand and comforted her, "It's
lowered her head, and a malicious smile played in
this was enough to
around, his gaze
with each step, a symbol of
a few steps from Nicole, and
"Explain yourself.
calm, a stark contrast to the
all too familiar to Nicole, having faced
sent a shiver
dreaded the calm before
lips,
nonchalantly brushed back his
he remained
accepted a lit cigar from a bystander and leaned back
he drew a light puff and casually asked, "Did Jamie just fall on her own?"
grabbed my hand...” Nicole
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