Chapter 21

Chapter 21

Jake took a deep breath, softening his tone as he looked at Thea with what seemed like affection. "Look, I understand you're upset about me bringing Madelyn. But think about it you've got the Rowland family behind you. You're going to be my wife. "Bait Madelyn has nothing - no background, no connections. Letting her take the credit won't hurt you at all. It's actually a kind thing to do. Don't be so selfish, Thea"

Thea let out a bitter laugh. You're right. I don't need the recognition, but I'm not giving it away, I'd rather toss it in the trash than let the two of you steal it.

With that, she shoved past Jake and stormed back into the private room.

Madelyn was still sniffling, surrounded by a group of people offering comforting words. When they looked at Thea, their expressions were full of disdain and judgment. Thea's instincts kicked in, and she sensed something wasn't right.

to protect your fiancée, how can

Sure enough, as soon as Jake entered, someone raised their voice. "Jake, even if you want to prote you cover up the fact that she sold company data?

What are we supposed to think? We've been loyal partners with Avon Ventures for years. How can we trust you now?"

"Exactly," another one added. "She should be in jail. If you can't do that, at least fire her. If Avon Ventures doesn't, I'm pulling

out

of our contract.

me in,"

accusations hit Thea

hadn't

now, you're accusing me of stealing from you. If you're going to be unreasonable,

After a brief pause, he finally said, "Everyone, please rest assured. From now on, Thea will no longer be

Thea's body. She stared at Jake in disbelief. "You're kicking

protect you is by letting your go. Thea, this is what happens when you

conclusion, but Madelyn has been spreading

and fell with anger as a dangerous glint flashed in her eyes. Without a second

crash of shattering glass

wall above Jake's head Shards and wine splattered across his

expression

over the crowd. Ignoring Jake's livid glare, she raised her voice. "Now that Jake's shown his true self, let me set the record straight. Without me, Jake's nothing "Every major contract signed under his name? I'm the

their disdain for Thea unwavering. But a flicker of panic crossed Jake's face. He quickly signaled

spun around, gripping a jagged piece of the broken bottle. Her eyes

to say," she said, her voice low but threatening. "Anyone who tries to stop me will leave here with a permanent reminder. Test me if you think I'm bluffing Jake put on

a smug smile. He knew it after

she looked at him with

had this small hope that we could end things amicably. Now I

of recording her work would one day become a weapon. With

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