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 Thea

down her face as she whimpered, "Miss Rowland, if you hadn't done something so terrible, the

accusing me of stealing from you. If

please rest assured. From now on, Thea will

stared at Jake in disbelief. "You're kicking me out of

protect you is by letting your go. Thea,

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

dangerous glint flashed in her eyes. Without a second thought, she swung the wine bottle

shattering glass echoed through the room, followed by panicked gasps from the

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

expression darkened

the record straight. Without me, Jake's nothing "Every major contract signed

on in disbelief, their disdain for Thea unwavering. But a flicker of panic crossed Jake's face. He quickly signaled for security

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

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

into a smug smile. He knew it after seven years, Thea

expression hardened, and she looked at him with nothing

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

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

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