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 with

each word laced with

colder than the deepest freeze, made listeners

Nicole remained unfazed.

wall clock and said evenly,

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

the floor,

in fury, he gritted his teeth and warned, "Nicole, have you considered’ the consequences?" "I have, but what other choice do I have?"

a choice between a dire situation and an even worse

seemed the only way to secure

anticipated Nicole's audacity to use her as a bargaining chip

underscored the strained relationship between Nicole and Jarrod, forcing

to be

Nicole's plan succeeded, how could she possibly assert control over Nicole later? Jamie subtly shifted her wrist, contemplating if she could overpower Nicole

a

out a stifled groan, feeling something wet

drop of blood hit the

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

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

deepened at Jamie's terrified

manageable,

icy, "Bring the A7E8 contracts now." After hanging up, he glared at Nicole with a

with the cancer, she

be more frightening than death itself?

Nicole, who meticulously checked each one, confirming

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

The papers and disks were quickly consumed

calm demeanor broke, revealing

threat, sparing

turned to ash, Jarrod, dressed

still gripping Jamie's throat, bargained, "I

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

his remaining bit of