âIâm in,â Jarrod said, gripping her wrist, his voice deep and resonant.
âIâll play your game, but youâre not to play with anyone else.
â
Nicole let out a scoff.
âJarrod, who I spend my time with and how I spend it is up to me.
Do you really believe you have any say in that?â
Jarrodâs heart skipped a beat.
He knew all too well that his past behavior gave him no grounds to ask anything of her.
Yet, despite this realization, he found himself unable to let go.
He looked at her, his voice gentle.
âNicole, I understand whatâs going through your mind.
You despise me and seek retribution.
I have my boundaries.
Please donât push me too far.
Youâre free to handle me however you see fit.
â
Nicole simply chuckled.
âHow am I supposed to know where your limits are if I donât test them a bit? Do you really think a person whoâs faced death would fear your so-called bottom-line boundaries?â
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Unable to bite back, he clenched his molars and vehemently uttered, âAlright, Nicole.
Have it your way.
â
Nicole gave a small smile.
âI appreciate the acknowledgment.
â
The atmosphere in the elevator grew tense.
She began to feel uneasy, her face turning a shade lighter.
âCould you please release me now?â
Observing her pallor, Jarrod gave in, pressing the elevator button with a bit of force.
He then drove her to her place of work.
Before she stepped out of the vehicle, Nicole extended her hand.
âMy phone, please.
â
Jarrod took out her phone, unblocked himself in the contacts, and handed it back to her.
He said with a casual tone, almost teasingly, âHad to ensure you didnât block me out.
How else are we supposed to interact?â
Nicole offered just a smile in response, choosing to remain silent.
Jarrod then inquired, âGot any plans for the weekend?â
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âIâm not sure yet.
â
âIâll come for you this weekend.
â
Their exchange seemed to miss a connection.
Nicole offered no objection, and simply bid him a courteous farewell.
âI must go now.
â
And with that, she walked away with poise.
Once out of sight, Nicole pulled out her phone and spoke to someone.
âInform the head of the Hampton family about todayâs event in detail.
â
The Hamptons family.
Nicoleâs fatherâs demise was tied to a contract involving the Hampton family as a third participant.
Winning over the Hamptons required starting with Jarrod.
In the world of business, profits often led to priorities.
Jarrodâs impulsive purchases at an inflated rate for her would inevitably strain his partnership with the Hamptons.