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

darkened

you're courting death!" he said, each word laced with a

voice, colder than the deepest freeze, made listeners

Nicole remained unfazed.

the wall

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

crashed to the floor, shattering into countless

you considered’ the consequences?" "I have, but what other choice

her, it was a choice between a

to act seemed the only way to secure her

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

the strained relationship between Nicole and Jarrod, forcing Nicole to

refused to be taken advantage

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

move, a sharp pain at her

out a stifled groan, feeling something

drop of blood hit

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

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

Jamie's terrified

alone was manageable, but he couldn't

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

death with the cancer, she found

frightening than death itself? Soon, Alec

Nicole, who meticulously checked each one, confirming

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

and disks were quickly consumed

demeanor broke,

the threat, sparing

to ash, Jarrod, dressed in black, exuded

out, "Let Jamie go!” Nicole, still gripping Jamie's throat, bargained,

your parents this instant!” Every line

his remaining