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

eyes darkened

each word laced

the deepest freeze,

Nicole remained unfazed.

glanced at the wall clock and said evenly,

Jarrod's hand, charged with anger, swept

to the floor, shattering into countless

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

it was a choice between a dire situation and an

the opportunity to act seemed the only way

the middle, hadn't anticipated Nicole's audacity to use her

between Nicole and Jarrod, forcing Nicole to take drastic

to

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

a sharp pain

let out a stifled groan, feeling

drop

against Jamie's vein, threatened, "Jamie, don't try anything, or I'll

She's going to kill me!"

deepened at Jamie's terrified voice, his eyes growing

alone was manageable, but he couldn't jeopardize

hanging up, he glared at Nicole with a sneer,

with the cancer, she found a

than death itself? Soon, Alec arrived with

meticulously checked each one,

"Burn them." Alec glanced at Jarrod, who commanded

papers and disks were quickly

broke, revealing

the threat,

documents turned to ash, Jarrod, dressed in

as he gritted out, "Let Jamie go!” Nicole, still gripping Jamie's

away your parents this instant!” Every line of

his remaining