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

as she whimpered, "Miss Rowland, if you hadn't done something so terrible, the company wouldn't have

me of stealing from you. If you're going to be unreasonable, then I can't stay silent any longer All eyes turned to Jake as they

clenched his fists, avoiding Thea's gaze. After a brief pause, he finally said, "Everyone, please rest assured. From now on, Thea will no longer

through Thea's body. She stared at Jake in disbelief. "You're kicking me out of

is by letting

There's no conclusion, but Madelyn has been spreading rumors nonstop. I brought this on myself, huh? You two are

with anger as a dangerous glint flashed in her eyes.

crash of shattering glass

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

disheveled-His expression darkened

crowd. Ignoring Jake's livid glare, she raised her voice. "Now that Jake's shown his true self, let me set the

looked on in disbelief, their disdain for Thea unwavering. But a flicker of panic crossed

they could act. Thea spun around, gripping a jagged piece of the broken bottle. Her eyes

but threatening. "Anyone who tries to stop me will leave here with a permanent reminder. Test me if

a moment. Thea appeared to hesitate. Jake's lips curled into a smug smile. He knew it after seven

then Thea's expression hardened, and she

she said, tapping the shard of glass lightly against his chest, "when I walked in here. I had this small hope that we could end things amicably. Now I see. Our seven years together were nothing but a waste." She pulled out her phone.

imagined that her habit of recording her work would one day become a weapon.

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