Love Unbreakable by Bank Brook

Chapter 360 Settling New and Old Scores Together Nicole was visibly shocked by Jarrod's declaration, pausing in astonishment.

Jarrod was dead serious, not cracking a smile.

Struggling to express herself, Nicole found humor in the moment. "Mr.

Schultz, don't you know that women these days look for someone who's got skills? Given your past with numerous women, even if you were to beg..." She playfully straightened Jarrod's tie, taunting him, "I wouldn't give you a second glance." Jarrod couldn't believe he was being mocked by a woman in such a way. If it were someone else, he would have banished that culprit from Ardlens for

good, considering his notorious temperament. Yet, with Nicole, he was at a loss for words, swallowing his fury.

Nicole's eyes, brimming with sarcasm, seemed to remind him of a past embarrassment he had caused her.

"Nicole, I know you don't mean any of that," Jarrod said, his gaze icy, hiding his feelings. "Find another way to get back at me. This isn't going to rile me up." "Mr. Schultz, what makes you think I'm seeking revenge?" Taking advantage of his momentary speechlessness, Nicole snatched her phone back, her smile dripping with sarcasm.

"If you're so keen on seeing the video, I can send it your way. You've recorded stuff before, right? Even showed it to your brother, didn't you?" Nicole mocked.

As Jarrod's expression turned frosty, Nicole casually inquired, "Did they all praise how I looked?" Nicole's every word struck Jarrod like a dagger, reminding him of his past actions. How absurd and despicable he was! "Ding." The elevator reached the ground floor.

Without saying another word, Nicole brushed his hand off, ready to walk away.

As she moved to leave, Jarrod caught her wrist. He cleared his throat, his voice rough. "I messed up before. I'll make it up to you." Nicole laughed mockingly. "Make it up to me? How, Mr. Schultz? Can you undo death or heal the wounds those events carved into my heart?" Those were things no one could do.

Jarrod, his voice filled with emotion, said, "Suggest something I can do right now..." "Just go to hell!" Nicole said sharply.

"That's what you can do." Jarrod felt as though he'd been stabbed in the heart, the pain overwhelming.

Though known for being unfeeling, he was at a loss for words.

He whispered, "You know that's not something I can do..." "Stop talking about making it up to me if you can't actually do anything!" Nicole scoffed, her voice dripping with disdain. "The only way you could make it up to me is if you died a thousand times, leaving not even an intact body behind." Nicole's words cut like a knife. Her gaze was heavy with unhidden disgust.

Even after she left, Jarrod's face was

still ashen.

When Alec approached Jarrod moments later, Jarrod was still standing there alone, staring at the wall, his hand pressed against his chest as if in deep pain. None of the bodyguards dared come close or say anything comforting.

For Jarrod, these moments of solitude and pain had become all too familiar.

Lost in his thoughts, he'd feel a sharp pain in his body that no doctor could explain. Being the cause of Jarrod's remorse and pain, only Nicole could have the way to treat him.

After stepping out of the elevator, Nicole raised her eyes to the white ceiling above. A headache pounded at her temples, blurring her vision. She regretted letting her bitterness and anger show so openly. It had been a

rash decision.

At times, her deep-seated hatred felt beyond her control. It was like a ghost was haunting her, slowly tightening its hold on her neck, making her relive her past. This led to countless nights without sleep, filled with excruciating pain. And the source of all her agony was Jarrod.

initial despair and thoughts of ending it all to slowly

a lot of

who knew her heart hadn't healed. It was decaying. Though she was alive, she felt like a

someday without any

the bright lights ahead

The sleepless nights and living in torment weren't supposed

meeting, Nicole went with some leaders to

woman named Archer, who

the country,

Nicole's ambition to run a company, invited Nicole to become a partner in a

offered a much better chance than

accepted the offer.

up the company in name only, keeping her involvement a secret to avoid raising Jarrod's suspicions. She even

helped out with various tasks, such as presenting

the dinner, Archer felt sick and had to leave early,

those who wanted to dance or just chat. At these events, it was common for wealthy young women to approach men they

attendees were mostly wealthy, making

particularly popular.

and standing off to the side, noticed Jarrod. He instantly drew the attention of several women. His

his way, clearly showing interest. He was undeniably good-looking and well-off, which made him attractive to those who didn't know him

knew his darker side, something not everyone was

the attention he received, few women actually approached him. His grumpy appearance turned them off, as they feared he wouldn't be friendly if they tried to start a

quickly changed when she saw Jarrod looking

leave, wanting to

in front of Jarrod, obviously from a

distracted, Nicole took the chance

was buzzing, with a barbecue in full swing and big fans spreading cool

almost empty, went to get more of the fruity wine. It was a plum drink, tangy and sweet, perfectly

to sit. Suddenly, she was jostled by someone, causing her drink to splash all over her skirt and some on the

a bit on the heavier side and looked unkempt. Mistaking Nicole for one of the staff because of her outfit, he loudly blamed

his gaze with a cold stare. "Actually, you're the one who ran into me." "You worthless idiot, can't see a thing..." The greasy old man was mid-

sparkled.

his interest. "A lady as lovely as you get

do you plan to make it right?" The mix of his sleazy

the greasy old man as Deniz from the Vipo Group. He was a long-standing supplier for the Hampton family and the likely

own company was in the running, just behind

the picture could just give

met years before, but it appeared Deniz didn't remember

through Nicole's eyes, indicating she was

me to do to make up for it?" Deniz's excitement was visible, yet he tried to sound serious. "My dear, these shoes of mine are tailor-made, worth a fortune and you can't find them here." Nicole acted surprised, playing the innocent. "Are they really that expensive?" Deniz laughed. "They are, but I'll let it slide. Think of it as making friends with a lovely lady like you. Just drink a glass in apology to me. How's that sound?" Nicole was in disbelief. "Is that all?" "Absolutely, I'll

outshone those of glamorous models. g Having had a few drinks, his desires were fully aflame, practically