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,"

hit Thea like

she whimpered, "Miss Rowland, if you hadn't done something

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 they waited for him to make a

assured. From now on, Thea will no longer be with Avon Ventures. The data leak incident won't

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

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

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

as a dangerous glint flashed in her eyes. Without a

of shattering glass echoed through the room, followed

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

expression

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 praises

their disdain for Thea unwavering. But a flicker of panic crossed

spun around, gripping a jagged piece of the broken bottle. 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

smile.

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

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

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