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 Thea

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

mess, and now, you're accusing me of stealing from you. If you're going to

said, "Everyone, please rest assured. From now on, Thea will no longer be with Avon Ventures. The data leak incident won't happen

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

by letting your go. Thea, this

let out a bitter laugh. "The investigation hasn't even been completed. There's no conclusion, but Madelyn has been

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

flashed with fear for a split second. The crash of shattering

above Jake's head Shards and wine splattered across

disheveled-His expression darkened

clenched her jaw, 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 straight. Without me, Jake's nothing "Every major contract signed under his name? I'm the one who closed those deals. The strategies everyone

Thea unwavering. But a flicker of panic crossed Jake's face.

a jagged piece of the broken bottle. Her eyes

tries to stop me will leave here with a permanent reminder.

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

she looked at him

could end things amicably. Now I

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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