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

eyes darkened with

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

than the

Nicole remained unfazed.

at the wall clock and said evenly,

Jarrod's hand, charged with anger, swept a valuable vase off its

vase crashed to the floor, shattering into

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

choice between a dire situation and an

the only way to

Nicole's audacity to use her

underscored the strained relationship between Nicole and

refused to be taken advantage

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

a

a stifled

second, a drop of blood

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

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

Jamie's terrified voice, his eyes

was manageable, but he couldn't jeopardize

his voice 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

cancer, she found

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

who meticulously checked each one, confirming

said with disdain, "Burn them." Alec glanced at Jarrod, who commanded with a

The papers and disks

usually calm demeanor broke, revealing a flicker

threat, sparing

turned to ash, Jarrod, dressed in black, exuded a menacing

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

this instant!” Every line of

his remaining bit of