Dumping My Fiancé For His Uncle By Danielle Sayers

Chapter 15

a was stunned by Jake's words, staring at him in disbelief. But instead of breaking down, as he seemed to expect, her face hardened with anger. realize

how

Her chest heaved as she struggled to contain her rage. Through gritted teeth, she spat, "Jake, do you even rea revolting you are?"

The warmth instantly disappeared from Jake's face. He stood up, now looking at her with a cold indifference.

"Madelyn was right. You're still so stubborn," he snapped. "Let me make this simple go home and get ready for the wedding. As long as you stay out of Madelyn's way, I won't press charges, and I'll make sure you live comfortably once we're married." Thea smirked, about to respond, when a sharp siren echoed from outside. A rush of footsteps followed, and moments later, someone burst into the meeting room.

"Mr. Hendrix, someone reported Thea for stealing company secrets. The police are here, the person said urgently.

Thea stood up calmly, not even glancing at Jake, whose face had turned even grimmer. "See that?" she said coldly, "Your promises mean nothing."

In front of her colleagues, Thea was led out to a police car, her departure drawing attention from everyone in the building. Phones were raised as people took pictures, their eyes filled with judgment and contempt. Thea seared that humiliating moment into her memory. Fortunately, the report was just that; they had no solid evidence against her.

After hours of questioning at the police station, Jake came to bail her out in the evening.

As they drove, Thea stared out the window, her expression icy and distant.

to go home, you can stay at the Hendrix family house. How does that sound?" Thea didn't waste time with him. "It

just trying

her.

Madelyn caused me is real.

to have it both ways? You're insisting on marrying me because, deep down, you think Madelyn's

still don't see your own issues, do you? I regres everything. I should've just left you at the police station." Without a word. Thea stepped out of the car, her face cold and readable. Through the window, Jake saw her eyes empty, emotionless. Her voice

through Jake as he cursed under his breath, calling her crazy,

stood alone as the sky grew darker, the air heavy with dampness, Moments later, a

A

teeth and made

Nicolas sat in a private room, staring absentmindedly at the rain pouring

the door, and Nicolas glimpsed a familiar

or fear. She accepted a towel from the waiter and wrapped it around herself, warming up a bit. Nicolas didn't seem

about what she'd been through these past few days. Feeling a mix of heartbreak and guilt,

progress. Even though she had identified the buyer from the

disappeared over a month ago. She had no

prison weighed heavily on Thea's mind. After much contemplation, she realized Nicolas was her only hope, Nicolas asked, "If that's true, why come to me?" His tone was measured, and his eyes showed

fists, summoning her courage. She met his gaze and said earnestly, "I want to propose a deal. I know Stefan has been pressuring you to marry. I can be your contract wife to ease your stress." Her voice trembled slightly. "But I won't