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

darkened

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

voice, colder than the deepest

Nicole remained unfazed.

wall

Jarrod's

vase crashed to the floor, shattering into

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

a choice between a dire

to act seemed the

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

situation underscored the strained relationship between Nicole and

refused to be taken advantage of

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

to move, a sharp

stifled groan,

second, a drop of blood

try anything, or I'll do it!" Jamie's realization that the blood was hers heightened

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

Jamie's terrified voice, his

with Nicole alone was manageable, but

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

she found a strange sense of

than death itself? Soon, Alec arrived with documents and

Nicole, who meticulously checked

glanced at Jarrod, who

papers and disks were quickly consumed

demeanor broke, revealing a flicker of

the threat,

the documents turned to ash,

stare bore into Nicole as he gritted out, "Let Jamie go!” Nicole, still gripping Jamie's throat, bargained, "I have one more condition.” "Nicole Lawrence!" Jarrod

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

lost his