Dumping My Fiancé For His Uncle By Danielle Sayers

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," said

accusations hit

whimpered, "Miss Rowland, if you hadn't

help Mr. Hendrix. I've been working overtime to clean up your mess, and now, you're accusing me of stealing from you. If you're going to be unreasonable, then I can't stay silent any longer All eyes turned to

he finally said, "Everyone, please rest assured. From now on, Thea will no longer be with Avon Ventures. The

shock ran through Thea's body. She stared at Jake in disbelief. "You're kicking me out of Avon Ventures,

can protect you is by letting

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

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

shattering

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

expression darkened

her icy gaze sweeping 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

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

gripping a jagged piece of the

Let me finish what I have 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 wounded expression. "Thea, are you really willing to

a smug smile. He knew it after

expression hardened, and she

know," 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

become a weapon. With a few taps, she