Seizing the opportunity to act seemed the only way to secure her family’s future.
Jamie, caught in the middle, hadn’t anticipated Nicole’s audacity to use her as a bargaining chip against Jarrod.
This situation underscored the strained relationship between Nicole and Jarrod, forcing Nicole to take drastic actions.
At that moment, Jamie refused to be taken advantage of by Nicole. If Nicole’s plan succeeded, how could she possibly assert control over Nicole later?
Jamie subtly shifted her wrist, contemplating if she could overpower Nicole in the latter’s weakened state.
But as she attempted to move, a sharp pain at her neck stopped her.
“Hss…” Jamie let out a stifled groan, feeling something wet trickle down.
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In the next second, a drop of blood hit the floor.
Nicole, pressing her finger against Jamie’s vein, threatened, ‘Jamie, don’t try anything, or I’ll do it!”
Jamie’s realization that the blood was hers heightened her panic.
“Ah! Help! Jarrod, save me! She’s going to kill me!” Jamie’s cries were filled with hysteria.
Jarrod’s frown deepened at Jamie’s terrified voice, his eyes growing colder.
Dealing with Nicole alone was manageable, but he couldn’t jeopardize Jamie’s safety.
Jarrod quickly made a call, his voice icy, “Bring the A7E8 contracts now.”
After hanging up, he glared at Nicole with a sneer, “I hope you’re ready for the end of your life.”
But Nicole was unexpectedly composed.
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Facing death with the cancer, she found a strange sense of calm.
After all, what could be more frightening than death itself?
Soon, Alec arrived with documents and disks in hand. He presented them to Nicole, who meticulously checked each one, confirming their authenticity.
Once satisfied, Nicole said with disdain, “Burn them.”
Alec glanced at Jarrod, who commanded with a dark expression, “Do it.
Burn them.”
The papers and disks were quickly consumed by flames.
Nicole’s usually calm demeanor broke, revealing a flicker of triumph.