Love Unbreakable by Bank Brook

Yet, human nature was an insatiable beast, and once a desire took root, it exerted an invincible force.

Vicki couldn’t pinpoint the exact moment when she first wished for Austin’s removal, but once the notion settled in her mind, it grew relentlessly.

She had even devised a scheme for Austin to meet an “accident” after her wedding with Jarrod.

However, Jarrod’s unexpected request for a vasectomy had thrown her off balance, prompting her to accelerate her plan.

Vicki felt only Austin’s demise would disrupt Jarrod’s vasectomy plans and potentially lead him to seek another child instead.

Vicki hadn’t anticipated how troublesome Austin, that insignificant pest, would become.

Not only had her carefully laid plan crumbled to dust, but he had boldly turned the tables on her.

A storm of fury raged within Vicki’s soul.

Tears streamed down her cheeks as desperation tinged her voice, imploring Jarrod, “Jarrod, I’ve been truthful with Austin.

We’ve been together for years.

Don’t you understand my character? Would you believe a child who’s been in your life for a few weeks over me?”

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Her cries echoed with anguish, portraying a sense of genuine injustice.

Jarrod’s countenance was contemplative, his gaze reflected profound thought as he absorbed Vicki’s words.

Over the years, Vicki had never purposefully harmed anyone.

Had it not been for the video of her mercilessly attacking Nicole, her plea might have swayed him.

However, in the footage, Vicki whispered into Nicole’s ear, “I intend to harm Austin.

” Her words were drowned by the clamor of their surroundings.

Upon scrutinizing Vicki’s lip movements, Jarrod realized Nicole’s allegations were true.

Vicki had indeed threatened to take Austin’s life, and Vicki’s eyes betrayed her intention as she struck Nicole.

Jarrod couldn’t help but be amazed by the unpredictability of people.

The Vicki he knew bore no resemblance to the malevolent figure standing before him.

Jarrod’s silence was construed by Nicole as an attempt to shield Vicki.

She promptly intervened, “Vicki, reserve your account for the authorities.

”

Vicki’s fury erupted.

Who was this woman to interrogate her? Nicole held no jurisdiction!

To Vicki, Jarrod’s silence seemed indicative of a softening stance toward her.

Capitalizing on the moment, she assumed a pitiful demeanor, tearfully expressing, “Miss Lawrence, I hold no animosity toward you.

I get it.

You cannot simply idly stand by as I prepare to wed Jarrod, driven by envy and a desire to harm me.

My affection for Austin has always been sincere.

Yet now, he maligns me, alleging I har

or intentions to harm him.

Who will acknowledge the injustice I endure?”

Pausing for dramatic effect, Vicki pressed on, “I understand your need to protect your son.

However, if you persist in mistreating me, my father will not condone it.

”

Vicki invoked Wayne’s name, confident in the widespread knowledge that Jarrod would never disregard Wayne’s influential support.

Indeed, when Jarrod’s position was precarious, it was the Hampton family’s backing that had secured his role at Ardlens.

Vicki believed this single fact would negate any suspicion of wrongdoing on Jarrod’s part.

“Indeed, you hold no malice, and in fact, you were quite eager concerning me,” Nicole remarked.

Vicki’s eyes widened in astonishment.

She struggled to comprehend Nicole’s implication.

Nicole elucidated deliberately, “Weren’t you eager to introduce me to your brother to become his mistress?”

“What nonsense are you talking about?” Vicki retorted, her voice gradually fading as a wave of guilt engulfed her.

“What nonsense?” Nicole echoed.

“Didn’t you promise that if I agreed, you’d arrange for me to meet Austin in three months?”

The moment those words escaped Nicole’s lips, Jarrod’s demeanor turned frigid.

Observing his icy expression, Vicki’s heart skipped a beat.

She cursed silently.

Nicole was just like her detested son, crafting words filled with snares.

She dared not respond rashly.