Dumping My Fiancé For His Uncle By Danielle Sayers

Chapter 11

Chapter

11

A sudden flash of bright light flooded the scene, exposing the evil men in the shadows. They froze, realizing they had no

Clutching her torn shirt. Thea backed into a corner, her heart pounding as a tall figure approached. He was backlit by the headlights, and his silhouette looked commanding. With a wave of his hand, a group of bodyguards appeared, swiftly dragging the men aside and delivering a brutal beating. The man stepped closer to Thea and extended his hand. Overwhelmed by fear and relief, Thea burst into tears. "Mr. Hendrix, she sobbed softly, her voice trembling

Nicolas hesitated briefly, his cold eyes darting to the groaning men on the ground. He let out a low grunt, his voice cold with disdain. "Darwin shut them up."

Darwin nodded immediately. "Yes, Mr. Hendrix. Leave it to me

Nicolas

her feet.

turned his attention back to Thea, who was still crying on the ground. He grabbed her wrist and gently pulled her to

Unsteady. Thea stumbled and fell into Nicolas's arms.

For a moment, Nicolas stiffened, resisting the urge to push her away as she trembled and sobbed against him

Thea still had some sense left. After allowing herself five minutes to cry, she stepped back from Nicolas's embrace and cautiously glanced at his face with her puffy eyes. "I'm sorry, Mr. Hendrix. I was just so scared. I didn't mean to do that." Bowing her head in frustration, Thea couldn't understand why she felt so vulnerable today. "Well talk in the car, Nicolas said, brushing off his suit jacket with an air of indifference.

Once inside side the car, the warmth helped Thea's limbs thaw, and the safe environment cleared her stressed and muddled mind.

She cringed at the memory of clinging to Nicolas and crying in his arms. The embarrassment was overwhelming, and she lowered her head.

at her, his stone serious but curious. "Are you afraid of

all, she answered, her voice hoarse. Clearing her throat, she added, "I just feel embarrassed. I

brief nod, saying little in

to go to the Hendrix Mansion to

slightly. "No need," she said bitterly. She had only come under pressure, and if the Hendrix family was going to be this indifferent, she didn't need to bother playing along. Nicolas's frown softened a bit. "Back to the Rowland family,

drop me

it, and though it wasn't on speaker, the booming voice on the other end was impossible

an old man like you," said Stefan Hendrix.

sideways at Thea, noting her discomfort. Gritting his teeth,

Stefan grunted.

really want to prove you've still got charm, bring home a wife soon. Try to get married by the end of the year, and within

ended the call

As she watched it drive

surprising. It's hard to believe someone like Nicolas is still single and doesn't even have a girlfriend, she mused. Shaking off the thought, Thea counted the money she had on hand. Ever since she'd become an adult, the Rowland family had stopped supporting her financially. She had been relying solely on her salary from Avon Ventures to get by. Thea had decided to stay away for a while and focus on completing the project Nicolas had assigned

promoted to I to deputy manager, her monthly salary and

ready for bed. Just would increase significantly. With the savings she had accumulated over the years, she could build a solid foundation to

phone

answered, Ivy's angry voice cut through Thea where on earth have you been?

background, Thea could faintly

to comfort Ivy but only fueling the

ready to rush to rush

Weren't you taking Emmalie to the hospital? Did her mysterious illness disappear the moment you got there? But a

But Thea

Lark Highway in the middle of the night without a second thought, and now you're questioning me. huh?

f guard. Some of her anger faded, and she muttered, "Tm scolding you because I was worried about you. When