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.

in," said

hit

Rowland, if you hadn't done something so terrible, the company wouldn't have had to let

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

After a brief pause, he finally said, "Everyone, please rest assured. From now on, Thea will no longer be with Avon Ventures. The data leak incident

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

is by letting your go. Thea, this is

"The investigation hasn't even been completed. There's no conclusion, but Madelyn has been spreading rumors

with anger as a dangerous glint flashed in her eyes. Without a second thought, she swung

face flashed with fear for a split second. The crash of shattering

bottle had only broken against the wall above Jake's head Shards

disheveled-His expression darkened

the

disbelief, their disdain for Thea unwavering. But a flicker of panic

jagged piece of the broken bottle. Her eyes glinted with fury, giving

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

lips curled into a smug smile. He knew it after seven years, Thea wouldn't be

and she looked at him with nothing but

end things amicably. Now I see. Our seven years together were nothing but a waste."

work would one day become a weapon. With a few taps, she sent the files to their

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