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.

mistake, but it's not

know the whole story and just repeated what she'd

cold smile widened. Ignoring Emmalic, she turned to Alan

discuss the

we've cleared up that

Though Thea wasn't well-liked at home, she was still a Rowland and engaged to the Hendrix family. After careful consideration, he decided to give her a chance. Before Thea could proceed, Emmalie cut

of irritation. Emmalie, once

the Virtuex Group's collaborations with universities,

know about the Hendrix

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, but he explained it in detail, so I caught on. Hearing her speak

satisfaction. "Nicolas also said that only he or someone hel

originally worked with Avon Ventures, ended up managing the

That's a bit risky, don't you think? If Nicolas finds out you've been acting on

deep breath, suppressing her irritation, and smiled icily. It seems you know

Emmalie flushed with shyness.

Emmalie to Nicolas, head of the Hendrix family. Looks like the big day is approaching. Thea glanced at Emmalie, amusement and

misinterpreted it as shock and felt even more

and Emmalie, huh? As his

Thea's hand with a show of fake sympathy. I know it might be tough for you, Thea. Once Nicolas and

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

eyes filled with tears once again. "I... I know you