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

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

the deepest freeze, made

Nicole remained unfazed.

wall clock

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

to the floor, shattering into

face twisted in fury, he gritted his teeth and warned, "Nicole, have you considered’ the consequences?" "I have, but

was a choice between a dire situation and

the opportunity to act seemed the only way

caught in the middle, hadn't anticipated Nicole's audacity to use her as a bargaining

strained relationship between Nicole and Jarrod,

Jamie refused to be taken advantage of by

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

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

a stifled groan, feeling

second, a drop

her finger against Jamie's vein, threatened, "Jamie, don't try anything, or I'll do

to kill me!"

deepened at Jamie's terrified voice, his eyes

manageable, but he couldn't jeopardize

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 Nicole was unexpectedly

cancer, she

than death itself? Soon, Alec arrived

Nicole, who meticulously checked each one, confirming

satisfied, Nicole said with disdain, "Burn them." Alec glanced at

disks were quickly consumed

usually calm demeanor broke, revealing a flicker

had eliminated the threat, sparing her father from

documents turned to ash, Jarrod, dressed in black,

Jamie go!” Nicole, still gripping Jamie's throat, bargained, "I have one more condition.” "Nicole

parents this instant!” Every line of Jarrod's face radiated lethal

almost lost his remaining