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 eyes,

reached out to

really lost it." To figure out which room

each I move to?" "Maybe. We could check out the beds in various hotels," he suggested, bending down once more to kiss

pushed him

showing she wasn't interested.

glancing at 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

things seemed minor. What

to. When it came down to matters of importance, Jarrod's

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

registered as a

further. Without waiting for her response, he reached for

came to a 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

manner. "Nicole, have you forgotten who I

it's something I desire, there's no barrier I wouldn't cross." While

anger boiling to the point where she could only respond with laughter. Then, she

you going to make me?" Jarrod's deep, dark eyes met Nicole's bright blue ones. Noticing the disdain and chill in her gaze, he hesitated for a brief

anything, and I won't

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

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

beat. He knew all too well that his past behavior gave him no grounds

despite this realization, he found himself unable to let

her, his voice

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 think a person who's faced

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,

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

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