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.

else, turning just enough to protect Nicole from the

to

started its ascent. _ Jarrod turned to her. "Can't go back 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 their rocker

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

pushed him

showing she wasn't interested.

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

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

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 his feelings

his chin upwards. "Keep this in mind, Jarrod Schultz,

barely even registered as a minor

for the buttons on her chest.

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

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

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

body tensed from the tingling sensation, her anger boiling to the point where she could only respond with laughter. Then, she reached

Are 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

"Try anything, and

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

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 up to me. Do you really

He knew all too well that his past behavior gave him no grounds to ask anything of

realization, he found

her, his voice

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

Nicole. Have it your 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

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

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