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 with

death!" he said, each

than the deepest freeze, made listeners

Nicole remained unfazed.

glanced at the wall clock and

Bang! Jarrod's hand,

the floor, shattering into countless

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

a dire situation and an even worse

the only way to

hadn't anticipated Nicole's audacity to use her as

situation underscored the strained relationship between Nicole and

that moment, Jamie refused to be taken advantage

plan succeeded, how could she possibly assert control over Nicole later? Jamie subtly shifted her wrist, contemplating if she could overpower Nicole in

to move, a sharp pain at her

out a stifled groan, feeling something wet

next second, a drop of blood hit the

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

She's going to kill me!" Jamie's

frown deepened at Jamie's terrified voice, his eyes

was manageable, but he couldn't jeopardize Jamie's

call, his voice icy, "Bring the A7E8 contracts now." After hanging up, he glared at Nicole with a sneer, "I hope

she found a strange sense of

itself? Soon, Alec arrived with documents and disks

to Nicole, who meticulously checked each one, confirming

satisfied, Nicole said with disdain, "Burn them." Alec glanced at Jarrod, who commanded with

them." The papers and disks were quickly consumed

demeanor broke,

had eliminated the threat, sparing her father

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

bore into Nicole as he gritted out, "Let Jamie go!” Nicole, still gripping Jamie's throat, bargained, "I have one more

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

lost his remaining bit