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

eyes darkened

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

colder than the deepest freeze, made

Nicole remained unfazed.

at the wall

thirty seconds left." Bang! Jarrod's hand, charged with anger, swept a

the floor, shattering

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

a choice between a dire situation

the

middle, hadn't anticipated Nicole's audacity to use her as a bargaining chip against

relationship between Nicole and Jarrod, forcing

to be taken

she possibly assert control over Nicole later? Jamie subtly shifted her wrist,

to move, a

let out a stifled groan,

next second, a drop of blood hit the

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

save me! She's going to

frown deepened at Jamie's terrified voice, his

Nicole alone was manageable, but he couldn't

at Nicole with a sneer, "I

the cancer, she

all, what could be more frightening than death itself?

to Nicole, who meticulously checked each one,

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

and disks were quickly consumed

calm demeanor broke, revealing a

had eliminated the threat, sparing her father

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

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

this instant!” Every line of Jarrod's face radiated

his remaining