Chapter 349 Don't Cross My Limits Jarrod stayed quiet, his eyes squinting as his gaze met Nicole's, engaging in a silent contest for a few seconds.

His lips barely moved as he whispered, “I worry you're not wild enough.

Whatever your plan, whether it's to end me or to push me to my limits, I play along." Once he finished, he quickly dipped his head, pressing his lips against hers with intensity. It felt like the relief of rain after a long drought, that known tenderness enveloping him fully. In that instant, he lost all sense of reason! The one Jarrod had longed for more

than five years was really there in his embrace, under his kiss, and nothing felt more reassuring than that.

Jarrod instinctively shut his eyes, immersing himself in the feeling.

Unexpectedly, Nicole didn't push back, her lips parting just enough to let his tongue slide in.

With such an invitation, he let go of all control, their mouths and tongues intertwining as he pulled her closer, pressing her firmly against him.

Then, the elevator rang and the doors opened.

Outside, a storm of camera flashes and endless clicking awaited them.

Word had gotten out about Jarrod wildly paying five times the price for the acquisition of Hilpton, and

journalists hurried to snag a major SCOOP.

They hadn't anticipated walking into such a scene right when the elevator doors slid apart.

This was a chance they couldn't let slip by, capturing photos rapidly.

The journalists already imagined their headlines. Jarrod Schultz Splurges a Fortune for Love...

Jarrod's eyes squinted, realizing he had fallen into a trap. Broadcasting his reckless move of purchasing Hilpton for five times its value would stir up serious trouble for the Schultz business.

enough to protect Nicole from the prying

out to close the elevator

I just bought it. Pick any room you fancy." Nicole laughed. "You've really lost it." To figure out which room she was in, he had bought an entire hotel at a financial

to?" "Maybe. We could check

pushed him

showing she wasn't interested.

him. "Lost interest." Jarrod's gaze was meaningful, his voice soft. "Then how about we head to your room, try out that bed, and find out who can bring you to the peak?" Nicole's expression turned into a scowl as she looked at him. "You've lost your mind!" Jarrod responded with a grin, "Madly, but only for you." A gentle smile flickered in Nicole's eyes. Her actions since she came back were all

lost on him, or maybe it was something deeper. : Yet, these things seemed minor. What

figure he was drawn to. When it came down to matters of importance, Jarrod's more unyielding side came to the forefront. With that in mind, she realizes the full extent

upwards. "Keep this in mind, Jarrod Schultz, whether or

registered

for the buttons on her chest. "Let's establish some connection then." Following this, he brought the

stop, cameras were still watching. She gripped Jarrod's arm tightly, her face pale and cold. "How dare you!" Jarrod laughed even harder, his laughter taking on

gently pressing his forehead against hers in a teasing manner. "Nicole, have you forgotten who I am?" He tilted his head slightly, a

While talking, his hand continued to explore,

her anger boiling to the point where she could only respond with laughter. Then, she reached out her slim fingers and pinched

you going to make me?" Jarrod's deep, dark eyes met Nicole's bright blue

"Try anything, and I

would argue, he surprisingly chose-to withdraw. His voice was even.

his voice deep and resonant. "I'll play your game, but you're not to play with anyone else." Nicole let out a scoff. "Jarrod, who 1 spend my time with and how I spend

skipped a beat. He knew all too well that his

this realization, he found himself unable

her,

am I supposed to know where your limits are if I don't test them a bit? Do you really think a person who's faced death would fear your so-called bottom-line boundaries?" Nicole's brazen and arrogant demeanor

small smile. "I appreciate the acknowledgment." The atmosphere in the elevator grew tense. She began to feel uneasy, her face turning a shade lighter. "Could you please release me now?" Observing her pallor, Jarrod gave in, pressing the elevator button with a bit of force. He then

her hand. "My phone, please." Jarrod took out her phone, unblocked himself in the contacts, and

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