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.

moment, Jarrod cared for nothing else, turning just enough to protect Nicole from the prying

to

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

you planning to buy out each I move to?" "Maybe. We could

pushed him

showing she wasn't interested.

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

or maybe it was something deeper. : Yet, these things seemed minor. What really counted was his companies and assets. He might not

it came down to matters of importance,

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

barely even registered as

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,

Even if the elevator came to a stop, cameras were still watching. She gripped Jarrod's arm tightly, her face pale

his forehead against hers in a teasing manner. "Nicole, have you

wouldn't cross." While talking, his hand continued to explore, moving further without hesitation. He seemed

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

Jarrod's deep, dark eyes met Nicole's bright blue ones. Noticing the disdain and chill

anything,

surprisingly chose-to withdraw. His voice was even. "You think you're clever, playing

lips curling into 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

a beat. He knew all too well that his

realization, he found himself unable to

her, his

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

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

she stepped out of the vehicle, Nicole extended her hand. "My phone, please." Jarrod took out her phone, unblocked himself in the contacts,

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