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 act

darkened

each word laced with a chilling

than the

Nicole remained unfazed.

the wall clock and said

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

the floor, shattering into countless

he gritted his teeth and warned, "Nicole, have you considered’ the consequences?"

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

to act seemed the

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

situation underscored the strained relationship between Nicole and Jarrod, forcing

that moment, Jamie refused to be taken

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

as she attempted to move, a sharp pain at her

Jamie let out a stifled groan,

the next second, a drop of blood hit the

or I'll do it!" Jamie's

save me! She's going to

frown deepened at Jamie's terrified voice, his eyes

alone was manageable, but he couldn't

glared at Nicole with a

death with the cancer, she

all, what could be more frightening than death itself?

to Nicole, who meticulously checked each

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

The papers and disks were quickly consumed by

calm demeanor broke, revealing a

the threat, sparing her

ash,

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

this instant!” Every line

his remaining bit