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,"

accusations hit Thea

down her face as she whimpered, "Miss Rowland, if you hadn't done something

was shameful, 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, then I can't stay silent any longer All eyes turned to Jake as they waited for him to make a

please rest assured. From now on, Thea will no

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

by letting your go. Thea, this is what happens

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

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

second. The crash of shattering glass echoed through

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

disheveled-His expression darkened

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

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

spun around, gripping a jagged piece of the broken bottle. Her eyes glinted with fury,

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

to hesitate. Jake's lips curled into a smug smile. He knew

she looked at

against his chest, "when I walked in here. I had this small hope that we could end things amicably. Now I see. Our seven

of recording her work would one day become a weapon. With a few taps, she sent

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