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

courting death!" he said, each word laced with a

colder than the

Nicole remained unfazed.

at the wall clock

thirty seconds left." Bang! Jarrod's hand, charged with anger, swept a valuable vase off its

to the

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

was a choice between a dire situation and an even worse

the

caught in the middle, hadn't anticipated Nicole's audacity to use her as a

the strained relationship between Nicole and Jarrod, forcing Nicole

Jamie refused to be taken

Nicole later? Jamie subtly shifted her wrist, contemplating if she could overpower Nicole in the

a sharp pain at her neck stopped

out a stifled groan, feeling something

the next second, a drop of

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

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

deepened at Jamie's terrified voice, his

was manageable, but he couldn't

glared at Nicole with a sneer, "I hope you're ready for the end of

she found

frightening than death itself? Soon,

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

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

papers and disks were quickly consumed

broke,

threat, sparing her

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

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

take away your parents this instant!” Every line of

his remaining