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 act

eyes darkened

each word laced with

colder than the deepest freeze, made listeners

Nicole remained unfazed.

the wall clock and said evenly,

nineteen minutes and thirty seconds left." Bang! Jarrod's hand, charged

the floor,

considered’ the consequences?" "I have, but what other choice do I have?" Nicole's expression didn't

was a choice between a dire situation and an even

the opportunity to act seemed the

middle, hadn't anticipated Nicole's audacity to

strained relationship between Nicole

to be taken advantage

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

she attempted to move, a sharp pain

out a stifled groan, feeling

a drop of blood hit the

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

going to kill

Jamie's terrified voice, his eyes growing

with Nicole alone was manageable,

now." After hanging up, he glared at Nicole with a sneer, "I hope you're ready

she found

could be more frightening than death itself? Soon, Alec arrived

them to Nicole, who meticulously checked

"Burn them." Alec glanced at Jarrod,

disks were quickly consumed

demeanor broke, revealing a flicker of

had eliminated the threat, sparing her father

ash, Jarrod, dressed

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

to take away your parents this instant!” Every

lost his remaining bit of