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.

to

darkened

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

voice, colder than the deepest freeze, made

Nicole remained unfazed.

at the wall clock and

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

to the floor, shattering into

teeth and warned, "Nicole, have you considered’ the consequences?" "I have, but what other

a choice between a

to act seemed the

hadn't anticipated Nicole's audacity to use her as a bargaining chip

relationship between Nicole and Jarrod,

refused to be taken advantage of by

Nicole later? Jamie subtly shifted her wrist, contemplating if she could

to move, a

let out a stifled groan, feeling something

second, a drop of blood hit

try anything, or

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

terrified

with Nicole alone was manageable, but

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

she found a strange sense of

frightening than death itself? Soon, Alec

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

said with disdain, "Burn them." Alec glanced at Jarrod, who

them." The papers and disks were quickly

calm demeanor broke, revealing a flicker

had eliminated the threat, sparing

documents turned to ash, Jarrod, dressed in black, exuded a

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

force me to take away your parents this instant!”

almost lost his remaining bit