Dumping My Fiancé For His Uncle By Danielle Sayers

Chapter 35

Chapter 35

Nicolas frowned slightly and replied in a flat tone, "Is there something you need?"

Emmalie smiled brightly, unfazed. "I know you're close with lari, so I thought I'd visit as well. We share a love for art, so we had a nice chat. Are you having dinner with him tonight? Maybel- Before she could finish, Nicolas cut her off, his voice turning cold. "I'm sorry, but I have plans tonight. You won't be joining

Emmalie's smile faltered for just a second, but she quickly recovered, hiding any sign of disappointment.

Without wasting more time, Nicolas walked past her and added coldly, "Miss Rowland, I hope you know where the line is. We're not close, and I'd prefer if you didn't act otherwise." Emmalie clenched her fists, still managing to keep her polished smile. "Of course. Another time, then."

Nicolas didn't bother responding and quickened his pace into the restaurant.

As she watched him walk away, the warmth in Emmalie's eyes slowly faded. She briefly glanced toward a hidden spot and quickly composed herself.

Inside, lan looked visibly annoyed. Without even glancing up as Nicolas approached, he muttered, "A few

years ago, your father had the gall to reject my sweet granddaughter, claiming he had someone better lined up for you. I was expecting someone remarkable, but instead, he picked some pretentious little thing Nicolas's expression darkened. "Have you met her?"

Stefan? His judgment's slipping if he thinks she's wife material. When I get the chance, I'll set him straight." Nicolas felt a flicker of frustration but said

into you? Are you defending her? Don't tell me you've actually fallen for this type of woman, huh? No way! That's not happening" Nicolas opened his mouth to explain. It wasn't about feelings; this was about protecting Thea's reputation. After all, they were in a marriage of convenience, and lan's impression was off But before he could clarify, lan

didn't argue. He

carrying some items and looking confused as she glanced around the

came up, so lan

but her spirits dipped. It was obvious lan wasn't

find someone more suited to him. If it weren't for Stefan's insistence, she probably wouldn't have met lart at all. Seeing her expression, Nicolas added, "Don't overthink it. He's easy to get along with. He just didn't have time

managed a thall smile. I understand,

want me to arrange another dinner?" she

"No need. Since we're already here, let's

had been alone with him over dinner. Her heart raced a bit, and she

buttoned all the way up. It

and the visible veins on his strong forearms, revealed by his rolled-up sleeves,

reached for her wine glass and

drinking. He preferred the wine to be smooth and mellow, with a subtle flavor-strong but not overpowering. The restaurant had been chosen for its selection of Bangolware's signature wines. Thea wasn't worried. In her earlier years, she had often attended business dinners to help Jake with projects, where drinking was routine Despite some stomach issues, she could

without flinching, Nicolas looked at her with mild curiosity. After a moment's pause, he picked

and smiled. "Mr. Hendrix, I'm not sure if this wine is to your liking. It's more