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

darkened

he said, each word laced with a chilling

the deepest freeze, made listeners

Nicole remained unfazed.

at the wall clock and said evenly,

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

the floor,

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

a dire situation and an even worse

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

Nicole's audacity to use her as a bargaining chip

the strained relationship between Nicole

moment, Jamie refused to be taken advantage

over Nicole later? Jamie subtly

attempted to move, a sharp pain at her

Jamie let out a stifled groan, feeling

next second, a drop of blood hit

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

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

frown deepened at Jamie's terrified voice,

Nicole alone was manageable, but

After hanging up, he glared at Nicole with a sneer, "I hope you're ready for the end of your life.”

the cancer, she found a

death itself?

who meticulously checked each one,

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

disks

broke, revealing

eliminated the threat, sparing

of the documents turned to ash, Jarrod, dressed in

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

away your parents this instant!” Every line

his remaining bit of