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 with

each word laced with

than the deepest freeze,

Nicole remained unfazed.

glanced at the wall clock and said evenly,

Jarrod's hand, charged with anger, swept

vase crashed to the floor, shattering into

face twisted in fury, he gritted his teeth and warned, "Nicole, have you considered’ the consequences?" "I have,

it was a choice between a dire situation and an

the opportunity to act seemed the

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

underscored the strained relationship between Nicole and Jarrod, forcing Nicole to take

moment, Jamie refused to be taken advantage

Nicole's plan succeeded, how could she possibly assert control over Nicole later? Jamie subtly shifted her wrist, contemplating

a sharp pain at her neck

Jamie let out a stifled groan, feeling

the next second, a drop of blood hit

try anything, or I'll do it!" Jamie's realization

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

frown deepened at Jamie's terrified

with Nicole alone was manageable, but he couldn't

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

she found a

could be more frightening than death itself? Soon, Alec arrived with documents and disks

them to Nicole, who meticulously

them." Alec glanced at

The papers and disks were quickly consumed

broke, revealing a flicker

threat, sparing her father from

to ash, Jarrod, dressed in

go!” Nicole, still gripping Jamie's throat, bargained, "I have one more condition.” "Nicole Lawrence!"

parents this instant!” Every line of Jarrod's face radiated lethal

almost lost his