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

said, each word laced with a chilling

voice, colder than the

Nicole remained unfazed.

wall clock

minutes and thirty seconds left." Bang! Jarrod's hand, charged

crashed to the floor,

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

her, it was a choice between a dire situation and an even worse

act seemed the only way to secure her

middle, hadn't anticipated Nicole's audacity to use her as a bargaining chip

relationship between Nicole and Jarrod, forcing Nicole to

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

as she attempted to move, a sharp pain at her

Jamie let out a stifled groan,

a drop

try anything, or I'll do it!" Jamie's realization that the

to kill me!"

at Jamie's terrified

manageable,

made a call, his voice icy, "Bring the A7E8 contracts now." After hanging up, he glared at Nicole with a sneer, "I hope you're ready for the end of your life.” But

the cancer, she found a strange sense of

itself?

presented them to Nicole, who meticulously checked

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

them." The papers and disks were

usually calm demeanor broke, revealing a

the threat,

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

Jamie go!” Nicole, still gripping

this instant!” Every line

almost lost his remaining bit