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.

to

eyes darkened

you're courting death!" he said, each

than the deepest freeze, made

Nicole remained unfazed.

the wall clock and said

have nineteen minutes and thirty seconds left." Bang! Jarrod's hand, charged with anger, swept a valuable

vase crashed to the floor, shattering

considered’ the consequences?" "I have, but what other choice do I have?" Nicole's expression

it was a choice between a dire

the only way to secure her

the middle, hadn't anticipated Nicole's audacity to use her as a bargaining chip

the strained relationship between Nicole and

Jamie refused to be

she possibly assert control over Nicole later? Jamie subtly shifted her wrist, contemplating if she could overpower Nicole in the latter’s

attempted to move, a sharp pain at her neck stopped

Jamie let out a stifled

the next second, a drop of blood hit the

don't try anything, or I'll do it!" Jamie's

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

at Jamie's terrified voice, his eyes growing

Nicole alone was manageable, but he couldn't

the A7E8 contracts now." After hanging up, he glared at Nicole with a sneer, "I hope you're ready for the end

death with the cancer, she found a strange sense

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

to Nicole, who meticulously checked each

with disdain, "Burn them." Alec glanced at

papers and disks were quickly consumed by

usually calm demeanor broke, revealing a

had eliminated the threat, sparing

last of the documents turned to ash, Jarrod, dressed in black, exuded a

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

force me to take away your parents this instant!”

his remaining bit