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
return!” As Jarrod turned away, two bodyguards stepped forward,
was then that Nicole snapped back
realized that Jarrod was determined
mercy would
might as well try another
Nicole stood up, held her head high, and firmly said, "I'll walk by myself.” "Miss Lawrence!" Jamie suddenly
and flashed
Powell, please step aside," Nicole replied,
by Jamie more than once and
further conflict with Jamie was the last thing
more pressing
Lawrence, why are you so nervous?”
wrong all of a sudden?" "What do you
"Come closer.
tell you." Nicole sensed Jamie's words carried a hidden agenda, but they piqued
second, she
"Speak clearly!” Nicole demanded.
"Since you're already here, how about
react, she felt a sudden, strong
on
Jamie leaned back, lost her balance, and tumbled over the railing! As Jamie
water! Everything happened
to the railing, saving herself
hurried to
and shot her
dove
he emerged from the
cruise quickly lowered a rope ladder
river water had taken its
She trembled violently.
a shade of purple, and
in time and
her face stained
distressed state evoked pity from
hurried over with a quilt and wrapped it around Jamie's shivering
to rest," Jarrod
held onto Jarrod's arm and looked up
gently held her hand and comforted
harm you.” Upon hearing this, Jamie lowered her head, and a malicious smile played
that this was enough to send
then turned around, his gaze
with each step, a symbol of the looming threat he
Nicole, and
"Explain yourself.
did you push Jamie?" His voice was eerily calm, a stark contrast
was all too familiar to Nicole, having faced
a shiver through
dreaded the calm before the
quivering lips,
nonchalantly brushed back
soaked, he remained unruffled
accepted a lit cigar from a bystander and leaned back against
a light puff and casually asked, "Did Jamie
my hand...” Nicole tried to
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