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.

cared for nothing else, turning just enough to protect Nicole from the prying eyes, drawing her into his

reached out to close the elevator

you fancy." Nicole laughed. "You've really lost it." To figure out which room she was in, he had

I move to?" "Maybe. We could check out the beds in various

pushed him away

showing she wasn't interested.

elevator 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

things seemed minor. What really counted was his companies

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

upwards. "Keep this in mind, Jarrod Schultz, whether or not I find joy in this has nothing to do

registered as a minor

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

to a stop, cameras were still watching. She gripped Jarrod's arm tightly, her face pale and cold. "How dare

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

barrier I wouldn't cross." While talking, his hand continued

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

met Nicole's bright blue ones. Noticing the disdain and chill in her gaze,

cheek. "Try anything,

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

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 up to

well that his past behavior gave him no grounds to

he found himself

looked at her, his voice

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 think a person who's faced death would fear your so-called bottom-line boundaries?" Nicole's brazen and arrogant demeanor left Jarrod feeling powerless to

atmosphere in the elevator grew tense. She began to feel uneasy, her face turning a shade lighter. "Could you please release

"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 to ensure

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