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.

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

a brief second, Jake's handsome face twisted in anger. His voice turned cold. "I just don't understand you, Thea.

just a poor girl with health issues. Why do you have to be so ruthless? Why do you want to

from her?"

of anger surged through Thea, making her chest tighten. She stood up abruptly and stormed out of the office. Outside, she called out to the employees, her voice

Miss Rowland, you're so generous!" the employees

his face gloomy. His fists were clenched so tightly that

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

all, without your motivation, I wouldn't have

barely concealed threat. "Thea, are you really trying to push

onto this job just to get my attention. You've thrown your tantrum and made your point. Do you really want me to

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

free and walked away

Jake showed up at the door with Madelyn, the

went silent. Every eye was on

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 meant to be the center of

it, but the

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

are you? If it bothers you, I

wine in her glass and smiled politely. "Sorry,

attentive to Madelyn, as if putting on a show for

Thea gave them no reaction. During a quick trip to the restroom, she unexpectedly crossed paths

Madelyn didn't quite pull off the look. The longer one stared, the more out of place