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

darkened with

courting death!" he said, each word laced

the deepest

Nicole remained unfazed.

the wall clock and said evenly,

thirty seconds left." Bang! Jarrod's hand, charged with anger,

the floor, shattering into

you considered’ the consequences?" "I have, but what other choice do I

a choice between a dire situation

seemed the only way

audacity to

relationship between Nicole

to

she possibly assert control over Nicole later? Jamie subtly shifted her wrist, contemplating if she could overpower

she attempted to move, a sharp

let out a stifled groan,

the next second, a drop

or I'll do it!" Jamie's

to

terrified

was manageable, but he couldn't

contracts now." After hanging up, he glared at Nicole with a sneer, "I hope you're ready for the end of

the cancer, she found a strange sense

frightening than death itself? Soon, Alec arrived with

to Nicole, who meticulously checked each one, confirming

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

The papers and disks were quickly

demeanor broke,

the threat, sparing her father

the last of the documents turned to ash, Jarrod, dressed in black, exuded a menacing

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

parents this instant!” Every line

his remaining bit of