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

each word

voice, colder than the deepest

Nicole remained unfazed.

wall clock

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

to the floor,

considered’ the consequences?" "I have,

a

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

Nicole's audacity to use her

the strained relationship between Nicole

refused to be taken advantage of by

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

a sharp pain at

out a stifled groan, feeling something wet trickle

next second, a drop

try anything, or I'll do it!" Jamie's realization that the blood was hers heightened her

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

at Jamie's terrified voice,

Nicole alone was manageable, but

glared at Nicole with a sneer, "I hope you're ready

she found

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

them to Nicole, who meticulously checked each one, confirming

disdain, "Burn them." Alec glanced at Jarrod,

The papers and disks were

demeanor broke, revealing a flicker of

had eliminated the threat, sparing her

turned to ash, Jarrod,

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

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

almost lost his remaining bit