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

darkened with

he said, each

colder than the deepest freeze, made

Nicole remained unfazed.

wall clock and

you have nineteen minutes and thirty seconds left." Bang! Jarrod's hand, charged with anger, swept a valuable vase

to the floor, shattering into countless

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

her, it was a choice between a dire

the only way

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

situation underscored the strained relationship between Nicole and Jarrod, forcing

refused to be taken

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

to move, a sharp pain at her neck

a stifled groan,

second, a drop

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

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

Jamie's terrified voice, his

alone was manageable,

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

cancer, she found a strange

be more frightening than death itself? Soon, Alec

meticulously checked each one, confirming

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

them." The papers and disks were quickly consumed by

usually calm demeanor broke, revealing a

threat, sparing her father

the last of the documents turned to ash, Jarrod, dressed

out, "Let Jamie go!” Nicole, still gripping

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

his remaining bit of