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

hadn't done something so terrible, the company wouldn't have had to let me use

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 they waited for him to make

After a brief pause, he finally said, "Everyone, please rest assured. From now on, Thea will no longer be with Avon

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

only way I can protect you is by letting

conclusion, but Madelyn has been spreading rumors nonstop. I brought this on myself, huh? You

fell with anger as a dangerous glint flashed in her

split second. The crash of shattering glass echoed through the room, followed by

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

disheveled-His expression

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

disdain for Thea unwavering. But a flicker of panic crossed Jake's face. He quickly

around, gripping a jagged piece of the

you afraid of? 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

a smug smile. He knew it after seven years, Thea wouldn't

and she looked at him with nothing but

things amicably. Now I see. Our seven years together were nothing but a waste." She pulled out her phone. It contained all the evidence of her

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

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