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.

to

eyes darkened with

death!" he said, each word laced

the deepest freeze, made listeners

Nicole remained unfazed.

the wall

have nineteen minutes and thirty seconds left." Bang! Jarrod's hand, charged with anger, swept a valuable vase

to the floor, shattering into

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 didn't

between a dire situation and an even

to act seemed the only

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

between Nicole and Jarrod, forcing Nicole

moment, Jamie refused to be taken advantage of

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

as she attempted to move, a sharp pain at her neck

let out a stifled groan, feeling something

next 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

to kill me!"

at Jamie's terrified

with Nicole alone was manageable,

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

the cancer, she

frightening than death itself? Soon, Alec arrived with documents

who meticulously checked each one,

with disdain, "Burn them." Alec glanced at

them." The papers and disks were quickly consumed

usually calm demeanor broke,

had eliminated the threat, sparing

of the documents turned to ash, Jarrod,

"Let Jamie go!” Nicole, still gripping Jamie's throat, bargained, "I

parents this instant!” Every line

his remaining bit