Dumping My Fiancé For His Uncle By Danielle Sayers

Chapter 26

Thea knew how to choose between the fleeting satisfaction of revenge and risking Nicolas's wrath. She shot Jake a scornful smirk. "Oh really? And can you guarantee you weren't with Madelyn yesterday?"

As expected, Jake's eyes shifted nervously. He quickly tried to explain, "Madelyn was upset yesterday, and you weren't answering me, so I just-

"Mr. Hendrix, did you forget that you publicly declared we had nothing to do with each other?" Thea cut him off with a

"T

I was just angry! We've had fights like this before. Why are you taking it so seriously?" he said matter-of-factly.

It was true. In the seven years they were together, they'd broken up and reconciled more times than she could count. Each time, Thea had swallowed her pride, either buying Jake gifts or apologizing first to smooth things over. "Well, this time it's real" Thea said, her patience running thin. She pushed past him, ready to leave.

But Jake wasn't done. He grabbed her hand again, his eyes narrowing. "Even if that's true, you saw how I just helped you out back there."

"Well, thanks," Thea replied coolly.

Jake's frustration grew, his voice rising. Thea, don't you see? Nicolas is setting you up to fail with this project. It's impossible to close that deal. You should just quit before you waste more time."

Thea turned to him, her eyes narrowing. "Is that what you think of as a set-up? Seems like your abilities are pretty limited. Hate to break it to you, but I thrive on challenges

face flushed red with embarrassment, and before he could

played on her lips. "Sorry.

brushed him off

going over her notes, preparing for the conversation ahead. Suddenly, the door swung open, and a waitress entered, looking slightly impatient. "Miss, it's past the

decided it's not the right time to proceed with this partnership. If the opportunity arises. in the future, we'll be in touch." Thea froze, her

meant the deal wasn't

Is there an issue with my proposal? I'm happy to make adjustments

boss just doesn't want to work with you anymore. If there's nothing else,

land the client, huh? Well, look at you. It's no surprise. But can you pull yourself together and get out of here soon? We

she met the waitress's smug expression. "Do you

waitress rolled I

same as your boss. Thea took a step closer. "Call

owned by the Rowland family, and all the family members were treated

dealing with the waitress, Thea had no time or mood for self-pity. She rushed to stake

prior interactions with them had been friendly, and she had done her research. She knew their routine. Thea waited for half an hour but still didn't spot the Silvercreek buyer,

spotted a familiar figure the buyer's assistant, who had joined her on

she said, trying to keep her tone steady. "I don't know if I offended your boss somehow, but I wanted to apologize if that's the case. Can you at least tell me why you've decided not to work with me?" Her mind raced, running through every possibility. Their initial meetings had gone

regarded Thea with cold disdain. "Miss Rowland, if I were you,