Love Unbreakable by Bank Brook

Chapter 347 Can I Hug You Upon Jarrod's instruction, Alec immediately got in touch with the manager of Hilpton. To his astonishment, the manager outright refused to see him.

So, Alec spent the entire night driving, trying every method imaginable except for breaking in, to secure a meeting.

Alec started by proposing to purchase the Hilpton at twice its current market value.

Yet, the manager was not interested, ridiculously stating the hotel was a family treasure handed down since his great-grandfather's time and so forth.

Alec was left scratching his head. How could the Hilpton turn into an

ancestral property when it was obviously a chain hotel operating globally? Completely nonsense! With no other options, Alec raised his offer to three times the value, catching the manager's attention but still getting turned down.

Reflecting on his extensive experience working with Jarrod, Alec sensed something odd about this transaction After all, Jarrod stood as one of the top ten magnates in Ardlens. The manager of Hilpton was playing out of Jarrod's league Yet, the manager dis missed the offer outright, even when the offer was raised to three times the value. It struck Alec as highly unusual. No normal businessmen would pass out the opportunity to make money. It

seemed like the manager was keeping secrets.

Left with no alternatives, Alec consulted Jarrod again, who responded with just two words after hearing the situation, "Five times!" Alec was stunned. Offering five times the price would mean operating at a loss for the next fifty years. What sort of agreement was this, practically throwing money away? Yet, Alec understood if he didn't seal the deal, Jarrod might go as far as to propose ten times the price.

Alec resorted to every strategy he knew, from charm to dogged determination.

In the end, the vast financial offer made the manager cave.

Gone were the mentions of family heirlooms. Although the manager claimed to agree reluctantly, his face betrayed his true feelings with a broad grin.

Clutching the acquisition contract he had fought so hard for, Alec felt the deal was anything but a lucrative one.

Before the break of dawn, Nicole awoke.

As Nicole gazed at the peaceful face next to her, she was overwhelmed by a feeling of complete satisfaction.

Her thoughts remained a mystery to outsiders. When she first exited Austin's life, people assumed she harbored strong negative feelings toward Austin.

unaware her choice was rooted more in remorse. Nicole was weighed down by remorse for not being the good mother she should have been. Claiming depression as a defense was

her ~laim to motherhood Additionally, her notoriety in Ardlens, marred by Jarrod's doings, implied Austin was better off without a mother

hl 11STAaY e Austin's hand, feeling an

the room, Roscoe was found asleep on the couch outside. He chose not

gently outlining his face, his lengthy yet sparse eyelashes contributing to his refined, graceful look. His androgynous beauty was rare: handsome without being effeminate Nicole neared, stooped, and tenderly drew the blanket up

her hand, Roscoe's clean. slim

voice carried a slight allure in

"It's still quite early.

to free her hand, yet Roscoe maintained his grip, softly drawing her

expressed, "Nicole, I experienced a nightmare."

if captivated by the depth of his

about? However, R e didn't divulge, simply requesting, "Nicole, may I embrace you?" Caught off guard, Nicole's heart fluttered wildly, speechless, her form

hug radiated warmth and

of contentment on his face He had dreamt that she had departed He had a melancholy dream, and only an embrace from her could

for the day. I'll head out to get us breakfast." Nicole hesitated. "There's no need. I usually skip breakfast.’ For her, who could not savor flavors, all food was as tasteless as cardboard, making no meal preferable over another Yet. Roscoe saw it differently. He believed she should

took Nicole's hand, his demeanor gentle yet imploring in a charmingly persuasive way. "Nicole, please stay. The nanny will arrive shortly. Could you wait for me in the adjacent suite?" Roscoe often gave Nicole a sense of stability, though his younger age

and paired with his neat, attractive

was rare for a woman to withstand the charm

aware of

were most needed. He understood that overdoing it could render it tiresome

I'll be back quickly." The breakfast spot was some distance away.

enthusiasm, conceded with a nod, "Alright, I'll wait for you."

arrival, Nicole, wishing to avoid Austin's gaze, slipped into the adjacent

early, she opted for a shower.

she was greeted by the

the door with a welcoming smile. "That was

Nicole's smile stunned instantly.