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

darkened

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

than the deepest freeze, made listeners

Nicole remained unfazed.

the wall clock and said evenly,

Jarrod's hand,

to the floor, shattering

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

it was a choice between a dire situation and an even

the only way to

caught in the middle, hadn't anticipated Nicole's audacity to

underscored the strained relationship between Nicole and Jarrod,

moment, Jamie refused to

assert control over Nicole later? Jamie subtly shifted her wrist, contemplating if

as she attempted to move, a

Jamie let out a stifled groan, feeling something wet trickle

second, a drop of

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

Jarrod, save me! She's going to kill

terrified voice, his eyes growing

manageable, but he couldn't jeopardize

up, he glared at Nicole with a sneer, "I hope you're ready for the end of your

she found a

be more frightening than death itself? Soon, Alec arrived

Nicole, who meticulously checked each one, confirming their

glanced at Jarrod,

disks

calm demeanor broke, revealing a

eliminated the threat, sparing

turned to ash, Jarrod, dressed in black,

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

this instant!” Every line of Jarrod's face

lost his remaining bit of