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 act

eyes darkened

courting death!" he said, each word laced with a chilling

the deepest freeze,

Nicole remained unfazed.

the wall clock and said evenly,

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

vase crashed to the floor, shattering into

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

choice between a

to act seemed the only

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

situation underscored the strained relationship between Nicole and Jarrod,

refused to be taken

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

a

let out a stifled groan,

second, a drop of blood hit the

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

Help! Jarrod, save me! She's going to kill me!" Jamie's cries were filled

terrified voice,

manageable, but

up, he glared at Nicole with a sneer,

she found a strange

than death itself? Soon, Alec arrived with

them to Nicole, who meticulously checked each one, confirming their

Alec glanced at Jarrod, who commanded

disks were quickly consumed

usually calm demeanor broke, revealing

had eliminated the threat, sparing her

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

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

force me to take away your parents this instant!” Every line of

lost his