Dumping My Fiancé For His Uncle By Danielle Sayers

Chapter 29

Chapter 29

When Madelyn heard Thea mention that she had organized the dinner using Nicolas's name, a brief flicker of panie flashed across her eyes before she quickly masked it.

Turning to Jake, who was visibly upset, she forced a bitter smile as tears welled up in her eyes. "Now I see. Ms. Rowland set it up on purpose. Jake, I'm not feeling well. Can we go home?" she said, her voice trembling.

Jake, his face hard with anger, glared at Thea "Just because you lost out on Ms. Maddox's deal doesn't give you the right to take it out on Madelyn. What has she ever done to you?"

Madelyn shook her head as tears streamed down her cheeks, looking helpless and pitiful.

Growing tired of the escalating drama, Joyce frowned. "I don't want to get caught up in your company's internal issues. 1 have other things to handle. If there's more to discuss, we can reschedule. She turned to leave with her assistant Before she could go, Thea gently grabbed Joyce's wrist. "Ms. Maddox, I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience."

Then, she shifted her focus to Jake and Madelyn with a sharp, challenging gaze. "Do you know why I invited you both here. when I could have just met Ms. Maddox on my own?"

Furious, Jake snapped, "Obviously, you wanted to humiliate us.

"Is that what you think?" Thea raised an eyebrow and smirked, her eyes locking onto Madelyn, who was turning pale. "And you, Miss Terell? Care to guess? There might be consequences if you get it wrong.

"I... I... Madelyn stammered, visibly shaken, sweat forming on her forehead as she struggled to meet Thea's gaze.

Noticing the shift in the atmosphere, Joyce frowned, sensing something was amiss.

at Madelyn. "It's because she spread lies to Ms. Maddox. She told Ms. Maddox that I was interfering in your relationship and bullying her at work and ruined this deal" Jake's

promotions and bonuses I worked hard for, all to keep you happy, and I put up with it. "But now, you've crossed the line. Why did you have to go and spread more lies? Did you even hesitate when

those stories?"

me out of jealousy, and I never said you interfered or bullied me.

the villain Joyce now understood she had

she looked as though she might faint at

rushing to her side

look of disgust. "What has she done to deserve as

he hurried past then, carrying

them go, her expression

felt awkward. "You really dated that guy for

I was blind back

then smiled at Joyce. "Ms. Maddox, now that everything's in the open, may I have another

by her smile and paused. She had seen plenty of beautiful women

need for that. I'll sign,

they waited for their cars, Joyce broke the silence with curiosity. "Your ex-boyfriend and that homewrecker treated you like that, and you just took it without pushing

project because of personal grudges. The report was sent before I even came

somewhere fun? I know a place with some seriously hot guys who know exactly how to sweet-talk. They are way better than that idiot ex of

finished her sentence, a loud

Joyce looked around. "Which

hand with an awkward smile. "Sorry, but maybe next time. My ride-share