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

each word

than the

Nicole remained unfazed.

the wall clock and

Jarrod's hand, charged with anger, swept

to the floor, shattering into

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

it was a choice between a dire situation and

the opportunity to act seemed the only

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

between Nicole and Jarrod, forcing Nicole to take

that moment, Jamie refused to be taken

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

to move, a sharp

out a stifled groan,

second, a drop of blood

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

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

Jamie's terrified voice, his

manageable, but he

quickly made a call, his voice icy, "Bring the A7E8 contracts now." After hanging up, he glared at Nicole with a sneer, "I hope

with the cancer, she

all, what could be more frightening than death itself?

who meticulously checked each

Alec glanced at Jarrod, who commanded

The papers and disks were quickly consumed by

broke,

threat, sparing

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

still gripping

to take away your parents this instant!” Every line of Jarrod's face radiated

lost his remaining bit