Dumping My Fiancé For His Uncle By Danielle Sayers

Chapter 33

Chapter 33

Emmalie frowned, her frustration evident. Thea, wrong is wrong. Hasn't our family already covered for you enough? And now you—"

Before she could finish. The calmly pulled out her phone and dialed Max's number, putting the call on speaker.

"What is it?" Max's cold voice echoed through the phone.

Without giving Emmalie a chance to interrupt, Thea said smoothly, "Max, wasn't it already proven that the rumor about me bullying Madelyn was just a misunderstanding? Why is it still being spread around? I'm concerned it might affect my marriage plans with the Hendrix f Max's tone turned cold. "Nonsense! No one from the Rowland family would do something so disgraceful. We'll gather evidence and sue anyone spreading such lies.

As Emmalie's face drained of color, Thea's eyes glinted with satisfaction. She sighed softly, "But Max, it's not just anyone saying this. It's your beloved sister, Emmalie, What do you suggest we do about that?"

A long silence followed before the call abruptly disconnected.

Immediately. Emmalie's phone began to ring. She glanced at the caller LD, her expression darkening as she hurriedly walked away to take the call..

Alan was afraid that Thea would complain to Max about him. Caught in the uncomfortable tension, he stood frozen, unsure whether to stay or leave.

When Emmalie returned, her eyes were red, as if she'd just endured some great injustice.

She looked at Thea and let out a weak laugh, tears welling up. I'm sorry, Thea. I didn't know. I was upset when you said joined Hendrix Group for my sake, and I just blurted something out without thinking. I misunderstood. You won't hold it against me, will you?" As Emmalie teared up, appearing pitiful, voices around them rose in her defense.

but it's not

for performances. She probably didn't know the whole story and just repeated what she'd

Ignoring Emmalic, she turned to Alan and

we discuss the

we've cleared up that

the Hendrix family. After careful consideration, he decided to give her a chance. Before Thea could proceed, Emmalie cut in, "Wait, are

surge of irritation. Emmalie, once again, seemed determined

Group's collaborations with

"How do you know about the Hendrix family business,

biting her lip in a coy manner. "Oh, it's nothing, really. I happened to run into Nicolas at a party once, and he mentioned it to me: Normally, I don't understand business matters,

said

with Avon Ventures, ended

trying to impress Nicolas for Jake's sake? That's a bit risky, don't you think? If Nicolas finds out you've been acting on your own, he won't

icily. It seems you know Nicolas very well,

Emmalie flushed with shyness.

crowd said. "Thea probably doesn't know, but the Rowland family is planning to marry Emmalie to Nicolas, head of the Hendrix family.

expression, Emmalie misinterpreted it as

Thea thought, 'How strange. Nicolas and Emmalie, huh? As his wife, how come I

might be tough for you, Thea. Once Nicolas and 1 a married, I'll be your elder. But don't worry, I'll make

forced smile. Thea played along. "You're jumping ahead, Emmalie. Your marriage to the Hendrix family is far from guaranteed. Honestly,

once again. "I... I know you don't like me, but you shouldn't