Dumping My Fiancé For His Uncle By Danielle Sayers

Chapter 32

Chapter 32

Nicolas couldn't ignore Thea's intense gaze. He glanced at the document, then cleared his throat softly. Though his face remained stern, his tone softened noticeably. "Not bad. You've put in some effort to understand it." Thea's face lit up with a radiant smile at his words.

Just then. Darwin returned, having finished dealing with the previous woman. "Mr. Hendrix, everything's ready. We can leave whenever you're set.

Nicolas nodded and stood up. Before heading out, he glanced back at Thea, who looked puzzled. "I need to head back for some business. You'll stay here for now. There's a gathering tonight, and I want you to attend on behalf of the Virtuex Group. Darwin will send you the details Thea nodded, then impulsively called out, "Mr. Hendrix- She hesitated, unsure whether it was appropriate to ask when he'd be back. Instead, she simply said, "Take care on your trip..

Nicolas's eyes remained calm and detached, and his presence seemed almost ethereal in the sunlight streaming through the window. To her surprise, Thea realized she had started to rely on him.

Nicolas pressed his lips together and added as he reached the door. "I won't be gone long. I'll be back the day after

tomorrow

Arriving at the Rainbow Hotel in Bangolware, Thea stepped out of the car to find a sea of media crews outside. The entrance was packed, making it nearly impossible to get inside.

Other invitees stood around, helpless, but no one dared to complain.

Curiously, with staff assistance, Thea and the others managed to slip through a side entrance into the hotel.

about had drawn such a large crowd. Thea quickly found answer.

Inside, Emmalie stood in the center of attention, wearing a fitted ivory gown that fell to her ankles. Her hair flowed elegantly down her back, and a sparkling blue gernstone necklace adorned her neck. She was breathtaking.

Though the event should have been about the Chancellor of Aurelia University, the central screen displayed Emmalie's portrait instead.

bits of conversation from the crowd, Thea

woman said. "She's stunning and has won so many awards, and she's even the

in. "She's coming to teach

week Week

Oh

my kid didn't go to Aurelia University, someone

listened quietly, feeling a sense of unreality. All those compliments should have been hers, She'd shown talent

in the poor countryside without access to such refined things made seeing Thea's talent painful. The Rowland family hadn't

memories resurfaced. Thea felt oddly indifferent. She glanced briefly at Emmalie, who was basking in the

to complete the task Nicolas had

found an opportunity to speak with Alan Kimmons, the Vice Chancellor of Aurelia University. Approaching him confidently, she introduced herself and explained the purpose of her visit. Her bright and professional demeanor made a positive impression, and Alan seemed enthusiastic about potential collaboration. Just

Just

was about to continue the conversation, a

"Thea?" Emmalic

still trailed by a group of admirers. A knowing smile played on her beautiful face as she asked, "What are you doing here!" Alan's

batted her eyelashes and nodded.

she was supposedly arrogant and difficult, with a long history of rebellious behavior. The stark contrast between Thea's rumored unruliness and Emmalie's

hand in a seemingly affectionate gesture. "Thea, you didn't come here just because you knew I'd

first brought into the family had circulated widely. Now, it seemed suspicious for Thea to show up where Emmalie was the center

return.

return.

way too busy for that, Thea said. "Working at the Hendrix Group keeps me crazy busy. I'm

work for the Hendrix Group, it was to pave the way for you,

they didn't get along, right?" someone