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.

just enough to protect Nicole from the prying eyes, drawing

out to close the

now. 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 she was in, he had bought an entire hotel at a financial loss. Only someone completely off

"If I switch hotels, are you planning to buy out each I move to?" "Maybe. We could check out the beds in various hotels," he suggested, bending down once

him

showing she wasn't interested.

wall, 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 lost your mind!" Jarrod responded with a grin, "Madly, but

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

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

a finger, tilting his chin upwards. "Keep this in mind, Jarrod Schultz, whether or

registered as

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, he brought the

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 on a mischievous

against hers in a teasing manner. "Nicole, have you forgotten who I am?"

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

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

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

anything, and I won't hesitate to

surprisingly chose-to withdraw. His voice was even. "You think you're clever, playing games with me." It was a declaration, not a

gripping her wrist, his voice deep and resonant. "I'll play your game, but you're not to play

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

despite this realization, he found

her,

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 think a person who's faced death would fear your so-called bottom-line boundaries?" Nicole's brazen

way." Nicole gave a 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 drove her to her place

of 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

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