Dumping My Fiancé For His Uncle By Danielle Sayers

Chapter 3

Everything went quiet all of a sudden. People all kinda knew there was some drama going on between Thea and Jake, but no one had the full scoop. Thea's attitude now spoke louder than words.

Then, someone in the crowd couldn't help but snort, making the already weird vibe even weirder.

Thea wanted to see who it was. Turning her head, she noticed Nicolas chilling on a couch not too far off.

She blinked a few times, thinking back to that scene she stumbled upon in the restroom.

Jake's face was a mix of emotions, struggling to stay put. "Thea," he started, his voice suddenly all gentle. "About the other day. I swear I can explain. I actually-"

But before he could get it all out, the waitress holding a cake next to him dropped the plate. Crash! It hit the floor, and she was all over it like a scared rabbit, trying to clean up the mess, her eyes red even behind her mask. Jake's gaze quickly swept the scene, then froze. The tension built up in him as he reached out to grab the waitress's hand, only to let go real quick.

Thea, with a slight raise of her eyebrow and her arms crossed, glanced sideways. "Looks like Mr. Hendrix is a bit tied up with his own stuff right now. Maybe we should save this chat for later, once he's sorted his things out?"

Madelyn, tears starting to form, kept her gaze down. "I'm so sorry, Jake. I didn't mean to barge in like this. I'm just really worried about you. I wanted to apologize to Miss Rowland in person. I really don't want to be the reason you two split up." Jake was heartbroken. "Madelyn, you don't have to do this."

Ivy's face was a mix of colors as she glared at Madelyn, her eyes filled with hatred and disgust.

Despite Thea's fiery temper, Thea was still her daughter. The alliance with the Hendrix family was too good to pass up, and it would be a real bummer if Madelyn messed it up.

Unable to stomach Jake and Madelyn flaunting their relationship any longer, Thea turned to leave, only to have her wrist caught in a sudden grip.

Madelyn spoke with a hint of apology in her voice. "Miss Rowland, I swear I didn't show up to cause trouble. You've got it all-looks, a great family. I get it. I'm not in the same league. I messed up and am willing to make it right, even if it means kneeling. Can you please forgive Jake?" Jake's eyes were visibly wet. "Madelyn, you don't need to degrade yourself like this. Get up!"

was stubborn, feigning weakness

a little. "Who said anything about keeping you

wasn't pushing. She was just trying to pull her

balance, and ended up tripping over

on the table started shaking, and then

of smugness in Madelyn's eyes. Without missing a beat, she stepped in and yanked Madelyn towards

managed to avoid the champagne tower but actually ended up falling for real. Just as she was

tower crashed to the floor,

for a brief moment, and then Ivy, with her eyes wide, called

then zipped around in her high heels, shooting Madelyn a sharp glance as she passed

freaked out and confused. She glanced back at Thea with

you could've been caught in that mess yourself. And with Mr. Hendrix being the star of the show today, can you imagine if he got hurt?" she

of making her feel welcome, you're just piling on. Thea, if you've got beef, take it up with me. Don't make it hard for Madelyn,"

to stir the pot, Miss Rowland would

brushed off the towel a waiter had offered him and shot Jake

host because your friend can't handle the scene? Is that the kind of stuff your dad taught you?

like a slap in the face. Everyone around was so stressed out by Nicolas's intensity that it was hard

his life depended on it, super strict. His annoyance at Jake's disgraceful behavior

lighten the mood, cracked a smile and said, "Mr. Hendrix, we've got your dressing room ready. Why don't you head over

Thea, who was still caught up in the scene unfolding. "Miss Rowland, after you," he said, with

show the way?' Awkwardly, she moved forward,