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

eyes darkened with

said, each

colder than the deepest freeze, made

Nicole remained unfazed.

at the wall clock and said evenly,

have nineteen minutes and thirty seconds left." Bang! Jarrod's

to the floor, shattering

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

a choice between a

act seemed the only way

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

underscored the strained relationship between Nicole and

moment, Jamie refused to be

assert control over Nicole later? Jamie subtly shifted

attempted to move, a

a stifled groan, feeling something wet

second, a drop of blood hit

vein, threatened, "Jamie, don't try anything, or I'll

going to kill me!" Jamie's cries were

at Jamie's terrified voice, his eyes

Nicole alone was manageable, but he couldn't jeopardize

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

the cancer, she found a

itself? Soon, Alec

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

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

The papers and disks were quickly consumed

demeanor broke, revealing

had eliminated the threat, sparing her

turned to ash, Jarrod, dressed

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

your parents this instant!” Every line of Jarrod's

his remaining bit of