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.

stone serious but curious. "Are you afraid of

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

gave a a brief nod, saying little in

the Hendrix Mansion to see Jake? He's not there; he's at the hospital. Do you want me to take

need," she said bitterly. She had only come under pressure, and if the Hendrix family was going to be this indifferent, she didn't

her head. "Just drop me

moment, Nicolas's phone rang. He answered it, and though it wasn't on speaker, the booming voice on the other

single. I wonder what woman would want an old man like you," said Stefan Hendrix. Nicolas's father. Nicolas closed his eyes briefly,

teeth, he added, "I'm only thirty.

Stefan grunted.

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

could finish, Nicolas ended the call

of the car. As she watched it drive

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

manager, her monthly salary

her plans, Thea dragged her tired body to get ready for bed. Just would increase significantly. With the savings she had accumulated over the years, she

phone buzzed. It

she answered, Ivy's angry voice cut through Thea where on earth have you been? Why didn't

Thea could

comfort Ivy but only

seemed ready to rush to rush over and slap Thea

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

But Thea

left me alone on Lark Highway in the middle of the night without a second thought, and now you're questioning me. huh? What's wrong with

you because I was