Seizing the opportunity to act seemed the only way to secure her familyâs future.
Jamie, caught in the middle, hadnât anticipated Nicoleâs audacity to use her as a bargaining chip against Jarrod.
This situation underscored the strained relationship between Nicole and Jarrod, forcing Nicole to take drastic actions.
At that moment, Jamie refused to be taken advantage of by Nicole.
If Nicoleâs plan succeeded, how could she possibly assert control over Nicole later?
Jamie subtly shifted her wrist, contemplating if she could overpower Nicole in the latterâs weakened state.
But as she attempted to move, a sharp pain at her neck stopped her.
âHssâ¦â Jamie let out a stifled groan, feeling something wet trickle down.
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Nicole, pressing her finger against Jamieâs vein, threatened, âJamie, donât try anything, or Iâll do it!â
Jamieâs realization that the blood was hers heightened her panic.
âAh! Help! Jarrod, save me! Sheâs going to kill me!â Jamieâs cries were filled with hysteria.
Jarrodâs frown deepened at Jamieâs terrified voice, his eyes growing colder.
Dealing with Nicole alone was manageable, but he couldnât jeopardize Jamieâs safety.
Jarrod quickly made a call, his voice icy, âBring the A7E8 contracts now.
â
After hanging up, he glared at Nicole with a sneer, âI hope youâre ready for the end of your life.
â
But Nicole was unexpectedly composed.
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Facing death with the cancer, she found a strange sense of calm.
After all, what could be more frightening than death itself?
Soon, Alec arrived with documents and disks in hand.
He presented them to Nicole, who meticulously checked each one, confirming their authenticity.
Once satisfied, Nicole said with disdain, âBurn them.
â
Alec glanced at Jarrod, who commanded with a dark expression, âDo it.
Burn them.
â
The papers and disks were quickly consumed by flames.
Nicoleâs usually calm demeanor broke, revealing a flicker of triumph.