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.

turning just enough to protect Nicole from the prying eyes, drawing her into his

out to close the

How about staying here? I just bought it. Pick any room you fancy." Nicole laughed. "You've really lost it." To figure out which room

switch hotels, are you planning to buy out each I move to?" "Maybe. We could check out the beds in

pushed him

showing she wasn't interested.

expression turned

was not lost on him, or maybe it was something deeper. : Yet, these things seemed minor. What really counted

of sorrow that perhaps it was only her 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 of

tilting his chin upwards. "Keep this in mind, Jarrod Schultz, whether or not I find joy in this has

barely even registered

allowed those words to escape his lips before acting further. Without waiting for her response, he reached for the buttons on her chest. "Let's establish some connection then." Following this,

arm tightly, her face pale and

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

on his face. "If it's something I desire, there's no barrier I wouldn't cross." While talking, his hand continued to explore, moving further without hesitation. He seemed

she could only respond with laughter. Then, she reached out her slim fingers

make me?" Jarrod's deep, dark eyes met Nicole's bright blue ones. Noticing the disdain and chill in her

cheek. "Try anything,

sure he would argue, he surprisingly chose-to withdraw. His voice was even. "You think you're clever,

a taunting smile. "And what if 1 am? Maybe it's time you stopped playing games too." "I'm in," Jarrod said, gripping her wrist, 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 it is

skipped a beat. He knew all too well that his past behavior

realization, he found himself unable to

at her, his

mind. You despise me and seek retribution. I have my boundaries. Please don't push me too far. You're free to handle me however you see fit." Nicole simply chuckled. "How am I supposed to know where your limits are if I don't test them a bit? Do you really

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

the vehicle, Nicole extended her hand. "My phone, please." Jarrod took out her phone, unblocked himself in the contacts, and handed it back to her. He said with a casual tone, almost teasingly, "Had

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