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

darkened

death!" he said, each word laced

voice, colder than the deepest freeze,

Nicole remained unfazed.

glanced at the wall clock and

seconds left." Bang! Jarrod's hand, charged with anger, swept a valuable vase off its

to the floor,

and warned, "Nicole, have you considered’ the consequences?" "I have, but what other choice do I have?" Nicole's

it was a choice between a dire situation and an even worse

seemed the only

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

the strained relationship between Nicole and Jarrod,

to be taken advantage

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

move, a sharp pain at

Jamie let out a stifled groan, feeling something wet trickle

second, a drop of blood

"Jamie, don't try anything, or I'll

to kill

at Jamie's terrified

with Nicole alone was manageable, but he couldn't jeopardize Jamie's

he glared at Nicole with a sneer, "I hope you're

she found a

more frightening than death itself? Soon,

them to Nicole, who meticulously checked each

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

The papers and disks were quickly

calm demeanor broke, revealing a flicker of

had eliminated the threat,

to ash, Jarrod, dressed in

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

me to take away your parents this instant!” Every line

lost his