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,"

hit Thea like

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

so naturally, I had to step in and 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,

please rest assured. From now

at Jake in

you is by letting your go. Thea, this is what happens when you cause a

even been completed. There's no conclusion, but Madelyn

and fell with anger as a dangerous glint flashed in

of shattering glass echoed

the bottle had only broken against the wall above Jake's

disheveled-His expression darkened with

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

flicker

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

a permanent reminder. Test me if you think I'm bluffing Jake put on a wounded expression. "Thea, are you really willing to destroy the last bit of love I

lips curled into a smug smile. He knew it after

she looked at him

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

become a weapon. With a few taps, she sent the files

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