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

death!" he said, each word laced with

voice, colder than the

Nicole remained unfazed.

the wall

seconds left." Bang! Jarrod's hand, charged with anger, swept a valuable

to the floor, shattering into countless

have you considered’ the consequences?" "I have, but what other choice do I have?" Nicole's expression didn't

her, it was a choice between a dire situation and an

act seemed the only

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

situation underscored the strained relationship between Nicole and Jarrod, forcing Nicole

that moment, Jamie refused to be

over Nicole later? Jamie subtly shifted her

move, a sharp pain at her neck stopped

let out a stifled

a drop of

or I'll do it!" Jamie's realization that the blood

She's going to

Jamie's terrified voice, his eyes

alone was manageable, but he couldn't jeopardize Jamie's

at Nicole with a sneer, "I hope

death with the cancer, she found

than death itself? Soon,

them to Nicole, who meticulously checked

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

and disks were quickly consumed by

usually calm demeanor broke, revealing a flicker

had eliminated the threat, sparing

ash, Jarrod, dressed

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

to take away your parents this instant!” Every line

lost his