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

each word laced

colder than the deepest freeze, made listeners

Nicole remained unfazed.

wall clock and said evenly,

Bang! Jarrod's hand, charged with anger, swept a

to the

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

a choice between a

to act seemed the only way to

caught in the middle, hadn't anticipated Nicole's audacity to

situation underscored the strained relationship between Nicole and Jarrod, forcing

that moment, Jamie refused to

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

as she attempted to move, a sharp pain

stifled groan, feeling something wet trickle

a drop of blood hit

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

She's going to kill me!"

at Jamie's terrified voice,

alone was manageable, but he couldn't

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

cancer, she found a

than death itself? Soon, Alec arrived with

presented them to Nicole, who meticulously

with disdain, "Burn them." Alec glanced at Jarrod, who commanded with a dark expression, "Do

The papers and disks were quickly consumed

calm demeanor broke,

the threat, sparing

ash, Jarrod, dressed in black, exuded a menacing

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

take away your parents this instant!” Every line of

almost lost his remaining