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.

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

out to close

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

"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 more

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."

something deeper. : Yet, these things seemed minor.

When it came down to matters of importance, Jarrod's more unyielding side came to the forefront. With that in mind,

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

even registered

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 elevator to a

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

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

on his face. "If it's something I desire, there's no barrier I wouldn't cross." While talking, his hand

she could only

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

gently tapped his cheek. "Try anything, and I won't

withdraw. His voice was even. "You think you're clever, playing

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

a beat. He knew all too well that his past

this realization, he found

at her, his voice

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 retaliate. Unable to

molars and vehemently uttered, "Alright, 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

please." Jarrod took out her phone, unblocked himself in the contacts, and handed it back to her. He said

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