She had eliminated the threat, sparing her father from prison.
As the last of the documents turned to ash, Jarrod, dressed in black, exuded a menacing elegance.
His stare bore into Nicole as he gritted out, âLet Jamie go!â
Nicole, still gripping Jamieâs throat, bargained, âI have one more condition.
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âNicole Lawrence!â Jarrod roared.
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Every line of Jarrodâs face radiated lethal intent.
He almost Lost his remaining bit of reason.
He couldnât stand being manipulated.
âThen letâs see who acts faster,â Nicole retorted calmly, masking her stiffened hand.
With her right hand injured, she relied on her armâs strength to restrain Jamie, enduring excruciating pain every passing single moment.
The fork in Nicoleâs hand teetered, close to falling.
Her time to negotiate was running short.
Without waiting for Jarrodâs response, she made her demand clear, âPromise me you wonât harm my parents.
Iâll face the consequences of my actions, but leave them out of it!â
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Nicole was prepared to face whatever Jarrod had in store for her as long as her parents were safe.
She was aware that with her life fading, her moment of final rest was nearing.
It was only a matter of enduring more pain and suffering until then.
Yet, in a way, this pain served as a vivid reminder of her being alive.
Silence enveloped the room.
Jamie, tears streaming down her face, whimpered, âJarrod, it hurts.
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Finally, Jarrod, through clenched teeth, agreed, âFine.
You have my word.
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Nicole, hearing this, felt a wave of relief, but her body was reaching its limit.
She cautiously loosened her grip.
Jamie, noticing Nicoleâs weakening hold, saw an opportunity.
Her eyes gleamed with a sudden insight, as a sinister plan swiftly formed in her thoughts.
Suddenly, the fork plunged into Jamieâs neck.
It happened so fast that nobody quite caught how it occurred, not even Nicole.