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

eyes darkened

said, each word laced with a

the deepest

Nicole remained unfazed.

wall clock and said evenly,

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

to the

have you considered’ the consequences?" "I have, but what other choice do I

a choice between a dire situation

the only

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

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

that moment, Jamie refused to be

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

to move, a sharp pain at her neck

let out a stifled groan, feeling something wet trickle

next second, a drop of blood hit the

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

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

terrified voice, his eyes

was manageable,

A7E8 contracts now." After hanging up, he glared at Nicole with a sneer, "I hope you're ready for the end of your life.”

the cancer, she found a strange sense

what could be more frightening than death itself? Soon, Alec arrived with documents and

to Nicole, who meticulously checked each one, confirming

Alec glanced at Jarrod, who commanded with a dark

them." The papers and disks were

usually calm demeanor broke, revealing a flicker

eliminated the threat, sparing her

last of the documents turned to ash, Jarrod, dressed

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

away your parents this instant!” Every line of Jarrod's face

almost lost his remaining