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

hit

looked up, tears streaming down her face as she whimpered, "Miss Rowland, if you hadn't done something so terrible, the company wouldn't have had to let me use Chloe's

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 Jake as

gaze. 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 won't

cold shock ran through Thea's body. She stared at Jake in disbelief.

situation is getting out of hand. The only way I can protect you is by letting your

completed. There's no conclusion, but

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

shattering glass echoed through the room, followed by

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

him disheveled-His expression darkened with

"Now that Jake's shown his true self, let me set the

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

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

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

smile. He knew it after seven years, Thea

then Thea's expression hardened, and she

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

never imagined that her habit of recording her work would one day become a weapon. With

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