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.

from the crowd,

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

to teach a week-long course at Aurelia

week Week

Oh

what an opportunity! I regret my kid

those compliments should have

to such refined things made seeing Thea's talent painful. The Rowland family hadn't hesitated they canceled all of Thea's lessons and gave them to Emmalie. Even when an international master had wanted to mentor Thea that

at Emmalie, who was basking in the attention, and deliberately

task Nicolas had given

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

Just

conversation, a sweet, familiar voice interrupted from behind

"Thea?" Emmalic

her heels clicking on the floor as she moved gracefully, 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 demeanor changed the moment he saw Emmalie. His face lit up with a friendly, almost sycophantic

and nodded. "Yes,

supposedly arrogant and difficult,

affectionate gesture. "Thea, you didn't come here just because you knew I'd be

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

return.

return.

keeps me crazy busy. I'm here on official business to discuss a partnership with Aurelia

done, I feel like all my hard work hasn't gone to waste. When Mom and our brothers sent me to work for the

thought they didn't