Love Unbreakable

Jarrod’s face was an icy mask, his expression unyielding.

He hadn't anticipated that Nicole, even with an injured hand, would dare such an act.

He realized he had miscalculated, underestimating Nicole's resourcefulness.

He should never have let his guard down, not even for a moment.

"Nicole, this is the last time I'm telling you.

Let Jamie go!" Jarrod demanded.

His intense gaze fixed on Nicole, his eyes sharp and accusing as if trying to penetrate her very soul.

Anyone would feel intimidated by such a look, including Nicole.

Nicole had seen Jarrod angry before, but today his fury was exceptional, almost palpable, as if he could lash out at her any second.

Nicole thought Jarrod’s anger stemmed from the fact that Jamie was held hostage, the very person Jarrod valued above all others.

Nicole wouldn't have dared, knowing the backlash it would cause, but she was desperate.

She couldn't let her father remain vulnerable to Jarrod's whims, risking imprisonment at his displeasure.

Nicole knew her father wouldn't survive long in jail, especially in his declining health.

She might never see him again if he were incarcerated.

Thus, she decided to take a risk.

Holding the fork against Jamie's neck, Nicole faced Jarrod defiantly.

"Jarrod, you have twenty minutes.

If I don't see the contract and the documents, I'll do it," she stated calmly.

This was the deadline she set for herself.

In her weakened state, she couldn't prolong this standoff.

had to act

eyes darkened

you're courting death!" he said, each word laced with a

than the deepest freeze, made

Nicole remained unfazed.

at the wall clock and said

have nineteen minutes and thirty seconds left." Bang! Jarrod's

vase crashed to the floor, shattering into countless

fury, he gritted his teeth and warned, "Nicole, have you considered’ the consequences?" "I have, but what other choice

was a choice between a dire situation and

the only way to secure

hadn't anticipated Nicole's audacity to use her as a bargaining chip against

Nicole and Jarrod, forcing Nicole

refused to be

later? Jamie subtly shifted her wrist, contemplating if she could

she attempted to move, a sharp

a stifled groan, feeling

the next second, a drop

try anything, or I'll do it!" Jamie's realization that the blood was hers

Help! Jarrod, save me! She's going to kill

terrified voice,

Nicole alone was manageable,

his voice icy, "Bring the A7E8 contracts now." After hanging up, he glared at Nicole

she found

what could be more frightening than death itself? Soon, Alec arrived

to Nicole, who meticulously checked each

"Burn them." Alec glanced at Jarrod,

papers and disks were quickly consumed

demeanor broke, revealing

threat, sparing her

the last of the documents turned to ash,

gritted out, "Let Jamie go!” Nicole, still gripping Jamie's throat, bargained,

take away your parents this instant!” Every line of Jarrod's face radiated lethal

his remaining bit of