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

darkened

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

than the

Nicole remained unfazed.

glanced at the wall clock and said evenly,

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

to the floor, shattering

in fury, he gritted his teeth and warned, "Nicole, have you considered’ the consequences?" "I have, but what other choice do I have?" Nicole's expression didn't

her, it was a choice between a

act seemed the

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

the strained relationship between Nicole

Jamie refused to be

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

move, a sharp

a stifled groan, feeling something wet trickle

drop of blood

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 were

at Jamie's terrified

Nicole alone was manageable,

up, he glared at Nicole with a sneer, "I hope you're ready for the

she found a strange

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

them to Nicole, who meticulously

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

The papers and disks were quickly

usually calm demeanor broke, revealing a flicker

the threat,

the last of the documents turned to ash, Jarrod, dressed in black, exuded

"Let Jamie go!” Nicole, still gripping Jamie's

this instant!”

almost lost his remaining bit