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

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

a brief pause, he finally said, "Everyone, please rest assured. From now

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

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

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

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

face flashed with fear for a split second. The crash of shattering glass echoed through the room,

had only broken against the wall above Jake's head

disheveled-His expression darkened

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

looked on in disbelief, their disdain for Thea unwavering. But a flicker of panic crossed Jake's face. He quickly signaled for security to

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

me will leave here with a permanent reminder. Test me if you think

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

then Thea's expression hardened, and she looked at

hope that we could end things amicably. Now I see. Our seven years together were nothing but a waste." She pulled out her phone. It

had never imagined that her habit of recording her work would one day become a weapon. With a few taps, she sent the files to

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