Dumping My Fiancé For His Uncle By Danielle Sayers

Chapter 12

Chapter

12

Thea didn't waste any more time on him. She pointed to the door. "Fine. Let's break up and call off the engagement.

Jake looked exasperated but kept his tone soft. "Thea, let's not rush things. I made a reservation at your old favorite restaurant for tonight. Let's talk, okay?"

Thea gave him a long, serious look and said, "Alright, I'll stop making a fuss. So tell me, what do you want to talk about? Do you want to explain what's between you and Madelyn?"

But Jake only latched onto her first sentence. He ignored the restand answered, "We'll talk about how you should balance. your work and personal life. Once we're married, it wouldn't be appropriate for you to keep working. It's best if you quit and focus on being Mrs. Hend He smiled at her with a confident affection, as if he were making a reasonable, even loving suggestion.

Thea was speechless for a moment. She hadn't realized Jake could be this clueless and shameless.

Just then, her phone buzzed softly. A notification from her company's group chat popped up.

The project Nicolas had assigned her was progressing well, and the paperwork for her promotion was about to be finalized.

Thea didn't miss the flicker of frustration and anxiety in Jake's eyes as he noticed the message. In that instant, clicked into place.

everything

For a moment, she had been foolish enough to think Jake still cared about their seven-year relationship and genuinely wanted to make things right.

this straight." Thea said, her voice laced with sarcasm. I quit my job and marry you, and the deputy manager position goes to Madelyn. You two can ride off into the sunset on the back of all my hard work at the company, right?" She sneered,

cold. "I just don't understand you, Thea. You've got the Rowland and

with health issues. Why do you have to be so ruthless? Why do you

from her?"

looked at her with a mixture of disbelief and frustration. "Thea, your cruelty is making you someone I barely recognize." A wave of anger surged through Thea, making her chest tighten. She stood up abruptly and stormed out of the office. Outside, she called out

you're so generous!" the employees

His fists were

I'll gladly live up to that. Honestly, I might pass this promotion to anyone else

should definitely come tonight. After all, without your motivation, I wouldn't have

his cold eyes filled with a barely concealed threat. "Thea, are you really trying to push me to

my attention. You've thrown your tantrum and made your point. Do you really

met his gaze, her voice flat and emotionless. "I don't love you anymore. And it's not just the deputy manager position I want; I want

pulled her hand free and walked

restaurant, when Jake showed up at the door with Madelyn, the

silent. Every eye was on

looked different from her usual plain, innocent self. She was dressed in a high-end designer outfit with luxurious accessories, looking far more polished and confident, as if she were

ignore it, but the sight

I don't like those kinds of clothes, so don't bring it up again." Yet here he was now, hand-in-hand with Madelyn. When someone asked about their outfits. Jake smiled warmly, his eyes filled with affection. "Madelyn said she liked it, so I bought it for her. Madelyn's cheeks turned a delicate pink as she smiled shyly and lowered her head. "I just thought the outfit was

innocently at Thea and said sweetly, Thea, you're not upset, are you? If it bothers you, I can give the outfit

swirled the wine in her glass and smiled politely. "Sorry, I

attentive to Madelyn,

them no reaction. During a quick trip to the restroom, she unexpectedly

jewelry and expensive dress, Madelyn didn't quite pull off the look. The longer one stared, the more