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

eyes darkened with

death!" he said, each word

than the deepest

Nicole remained unfazed.

glanced at the wall clock and said

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

crashed to the floor,

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

a dire

act seemed the only way to secure her family's

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

relationship between Nicole and Jarrod, forcing Nicole to take

that moment, Jamie refused to be taken advantage of by

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

to move, a sharp pain at her

let out a stifled groan,

next second, a drop

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

me! She's going to kill me!" Jamie's

frown deepened at Jamie's terrified

manageable, but he couldn't jeopardize Jamie's

he glared at

she found

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

meticulously checked each one, confirming their

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

The papers and disks were quickly

calm demeanor broke, revealing a flicker

eliminated the threat, sparing

the documents turned to ash, Jarrod,

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

this instant!”

lost his