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.

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, her sarcasm growing sharper, Jake, are

Jake's handsome face twisted in anger. His voice turned cold. "I just don't understand you, Thea. You've got the Rowland and Hendrix families backing

do you have to

from her?"

tighten. She stood up abruptly and stormed out

you're so generous!" the employees

gloomy. His fists were clenched

sparkled with mischief. Tim ruthless, huh? Then I'll gladly live up to that. Honestly, I might pass this promotion to

all, without your motivation, I

concealed threat. "Thea, are you really

this job just to get my attention. You've thrown your tantrum

don't love you anymore. And it's not just

and walked away

showed up

Every eye was on

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 attention. Their outfits were perfectly color-coordinated

tried to ignore it,

little old for that couple's outfit stuff's childish. 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 beautiful.

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

her glass and smiled politely. "Sorry,

to Madelyn, as if putting on

trip to the restroom, she unexpectedly

Madelyn didn't quite pull off the look. The longer one stared,

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