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.

with sarcasm. I quit my job and marry you, and the deputy manager position goes to Madelyn. You two can ride

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

you have to be so ruthless? Why do you want

from her?"

chest tighten. She stood up abruptly and stormed out of the office. Outside, she called out to the employees, her voice loud and clear, "I got promoted today, so I'm using

Miss Rowland, you're so generous!" the

Jake, his face gloomy. His fists

Tim ruthless, huh? Then I'll gladly live up to that. Honestly, I might

definitely come tonight. After all, without your motivation, I

cold eyes filled with a barely concealed threat. "Thea, are

my attention. You've thrown your tantrum and made

don't love you anymore. And it's not just the deputy manager position I want;

her hand free and walked away

restaurant, when Jake showed up at

silent. Every eye was

looking far more polished and confident, as if she were meant to be the center of attention. Their outfits were perfectly color-coordinated - a clear

tried to ignore it, but the

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

said sweetly, Thea, you're not upset, are you? If it bothers you, I can give

glass and smiled politely. "Sorry, I

Jake was extra attentive to Madelyn, as if putting

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

pull off the look. The longer one stared, the more out of