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

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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

red with embarrassment, and before he could respond,

the caller ID, and a small smile played on her lips.

she brushed him off and walked

and a waitress entered, looking slightly impatient. "Miss, it's past the time you When can we start serving?" Thea checked her watch. "Let me make a call and check" She dialed several times, but there was

end of the line. "Miss Rowland, right? My apologies, but after reconsideration, our boss has 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 grip tightening on her phone as the abrupt rejection sank in. There was no room for negotiation, and the sudden

were open to discussing details, which meant the deal wasn't off the table yet. But it had changed so

breath, Thea adjusted her tone. Is there an issue with

want to work with you anymore. If there's nothing else, please don't contact us again. With that, the woman hung up

was getting impatient, standing at the door with her arms crossed. Seeing Thea's pale and flustered expression, she sneered, "Miss, couldn't land the client, huh? Well, look at you. It's no surprise. But can you pull yourself together and get out of here

gaze sharpening as she met the waitress's

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same as your boss. Thea took

owned by the Rowland family, and all the family members were treated as VIPs here,

no time or mood for self-pity. She rushed to stake out the hotel where

she had done her research. She knew their routine. Thea waited for half

she spotted a familiar figure the buyer's assistant, who had joined her on behalf of the buyer during the mine inspection

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 smoothly, so

their first polite meeting, the assistant now regarded Thea with cold disdain. "Miss Rowland, if