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

he said, each word laced with a chilling

than the deepest

Nicole remained unfazed.

the wall clock

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

the floor, shattering into

face twisted in fury, he gritted his teeth and warned, "Nicole, have you considered’ the consequences?" "I have, but what other choice do I have?" Nicole's expression

a choice between a dire situation

act seemed the only way

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

relationship between Nicole and Jarrod, forcing

that moment, Jamie refused to be taken advantage

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

as she attempted to move, a sharp pain at

stifled groan, feeling something

a drop of

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

to kill me!" Jamie's cries were filled

Jamie's terrified voice, his

was manageable, but he couldn't

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

the cancer, she found a

what could be more frightening than death itself? Soon, Alec

meticulously checked each one,

glanced at Jarrod, who

The papers and disks were

usually calm demeanor broke,

eliminated the threat, sparing her father from

the documents 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

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

lost his remaining bit of