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

you're courting death!" he said, each word laced with

voice, colder than the deepest freeze,

Nicole remained unfazed.

wall

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

to the floor,

and warned, "Nicole, have you considered’

was a choice between a

opportunity to act seemed the only way to secure her family's

hadn't anticipated Nicole's audacity to use

situation underscored the strained relationship between Nicole and Jarrod, forcing Nicole to

Jamie refused to be

Jamie subtly shifted her

she attempted to move, a sharp pain

stifled

drop of blood hit

vein, threatened, "Jamie, don't try anything, or

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

deepened at Jamie's terrified voice, his

was manageable, but he couldn't jeopardize

at Nicole with a sneer, "I hope you're ready for the end of your life.” But Nicole

she

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

to Nicole, who meticulously checked

glanced at Jarrod, who commanded

them." The papers and disks were quickly consumed by

usually calm demeanor broke,

the threat, sparing

the documents turned to ash, Jarrod, dressed in

"Let Jamie go!” Nicole, still gripping

take away your parents this instant!” Every

his remaining