Dumping My Fiancé For His Uncle By Danielle Sayers

Chapter 27

Thea kicked open the office door to find Madelyn cuddling up to Jake, looking flushed and radiant as if she was basking in sweet bliss.

Madelyn's eyes flickered with panic when she saw Thea storm in, but Jake's reaction was moment before he regained his cool, his face settling into an expression of cold sarcasm. ferent. His gaze wavered for just a

"I remember you walking out so proudly earlier, insisting we were done and had nothing to do with each other anymore." Jake said mockingly. So what are you doing here now? What's the point?" Thea fought to keep her fury in check. To keep yourself from being outmatched by me, you went to spread rumors about me to the buyer. Is that how you get your kicks?"

She sneered, her voice dripping with contempt, Tused to think you were just useless, always needing me to handle everything. Now I see. You're not just useless; you're pathetic and disgusting.

Her harsh words wiped the smirk off Jake's face, his expression darkening as he clenched his fists, his knuckles audibly cracking.

"Thea, what's wrong with you?" he snapped. "Not sealing that deal is your own failure. I told you from the start you'd never pull it off, but you wouldn't listen."

Thea's eyes narrowed. "Just wait. One day, you'll pay for everything you took from me."

Jake's chest heaved with barely restrained anger. Madelyn gently patted his back, her voice soothing. "Don't be upset, Jake. Miss Rowland is just frustrated about the deal falling through. I'm sure she didn't mean it."

Jake gritted his teeth, his tone cold. "If she had even a fraction of your sweetness, I would've married her long ago. I hesitated because I waited for her to change.

"Uncle Nicolas only kept her around because of me. But now she thinks she's already the real Mrs. Hendrix and dares to challenge me."

marry her, I'm afraid there won't be any place for me. I'm scared." "Don't worry," Jake said, stroking her cheek with affection. Tve

you're so good to her. You're making me jealous." By the next day, rumors had

she even do? It's all just because of

with Madelyn, but now I see Mr. Hendrix was right all along.

that the deal fell through, well have to start contacting buyers from scratch. What a hassle, someone else

with a sweet, gentle smile. "Let's no be too hard on Ms. Rowland. She just has a bit of a temper. I'm sure she

pay attention to Madelyn. But with Jake standing by her side, they quickly changed their

everything she did to you, you're still concerned

all the overtime we have to do because of her

need to worry. The buyer was really upset at first, but after some talks, they've calmed down. They agreed to have dinner tonight, so we still have a chance." Jake smiled and added. "Madelyn's quick thinking and immediate apologies made all the difference. She saved the situation and got us a second

excitement among the group. "We're saved! At least we won't have to pull all-nighters now

savior. What would we

"Madelyn really is

Some people just create more problems than

pride. "Well, this is actually my first time handling something like this. I guess they chose me because I'm easier to work with. I'll do everything I can

buzz. "Madelyn, I can't believe you're taking credit for Mr Nicolas Hendrix's work. Don't you think

her posture straight and commanding in

the deal, but I'm just trying to help the company. It's not my fault the