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,"

hit Thea

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

in and help Mr. Hendrix. I've been working overtime to clean up your mess, and now, you're accusing me of stealing from

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

stared at Jake in disbelief. "You're

only way I can protect you is by letting your go. Thea, this is

bitter laugh. "The investigation hasn't even been completed. There's no conclusion, but Madelyn has been spreading rumors nonstop. I brought this on myself, huh?

in her eyes. Without a second thought, she swung the

second. The crash of shattering glass

against the wall above Jake's head Shards and wine splattered across

expression darkened with

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

their disdain for Thea unwavering. But a flicker of panic

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

to stop me will leave here with a permanent reminder. Test me if you think I'm bluffing Jake put on a wounded expression.

Thea appeared to hesitate. Jake's lips curled into a smug smile. He knew it after seven years, Thea wouldn't

Thea's expression hardened, and she looked

his chest, "when I walked in here. I had this small hope that we could end things amicably. Now I see. Our seven years

habit of recording her work would one day become a weapon. With a few taps, she sent the files to their business

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