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

said, each word laced

than the deepest freeze,

Nicole remained unfazed.

at the wall clock and

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

the floor, shattering into countless

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

a choice between a dire situation and

the opportunity to act seemed the

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

relationship between Nicole and Jarrod, forcing

that moment, Jamie refused to be taken

Jamie subtly shifted her wrist, contemplating if she could overpower Nicole in the latter’s

as she attempted to move, a sharp pain at her neck

Jamie let out a stifled

a drop of blood

finger against Jamie's vein, threatened, "Jamie, don't try anything, or I'll do it!" Jamie's realization that the blood was hers

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

Jamie's terrified voice, his eyes growing

with Nicole alone was manageable, but

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

the cancer, she

what could be more frightening than death itself?

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

"Burn them." Alec glanced at Jarrod, who

The papers and disks were quickly consumed by

calm demeanor broke, revealing a

the threat, sparing her father

to ash, Jarrod, dressed in black, exuded a menacing

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

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

his remaining bit of