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

eyes darkened

each word laced

the deepest freeze, made listeners

Nicole remained unfazed.

glanced at the wall clock

Bang! Jarrod's hand, charged

the floor,

he gritted his teeth and warned, "Nicole, have you considered’ the consequences?" "I have, but what other choice do I have?" Nicole's

was a choice between a dire situation and an

seemed the

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

strained relationship between Nicole

Jamie refused to be taken advantage of by

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

to move, a sharp

stifled groan, feeling something wet trickle

next second, a drop of blood hit

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

Help! Jarrod, save me! She's going to kill

at Jamie's terrified

was manageable, but he

he glared at Nicole

cancer, she found a strange sense

than death itself? Soon, Alec arrived

presented them to Nicole, who meticulously checked each

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

The papers and disks were

usually calm demeanor broke,

threat, sparing

of the documents turned to ash, Jarrod, dressed

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

this instant!” Every line of Jarrod's face

his remaining bit of