Dumping My Fiancé For His Uncle By Danielle Sayers

Chapter 45

Thea smiled faintly and replied, "Mr. Hendrix, what are you talking about? What do you mean by I'm happy? I'm just doing my job.

"She made a mistake that delayed my partnership, and I'm expected to just swallow that? What kind of reasoning is that? "Besides, the order with Ms. Maddox is a long-term deal. You can't possibly be unaware of how much profit that brings. "The fact that Madelyn ruined it all for her selfish reasons is a trih I've already acknowledged. Honestly, I've given her enough leeway by not demanding compensation from her or alerting the industry about this situation."

Jake fumbled for words, unable to retort. His irritation was mounting, and he finally burst out, "Why she did that is your fault! You've been pushing her too hard.

Just look at how you've targeted her all this time. Can you honestly say you're blameless in this?"

Thea felt a surge of anger, her smile turning icy. "Of course, I'm at fault. My mistake was allowing her to join Avon Ventures. in the first place. I should have filtered her out during the interview,"

"Your" Jake exclaimed, clenching his fists. Suddenly, he seemed to have an epiphany, and the look in his eyes shifted to something more sinister.

Then Jake said coldly. "You've got a bad relationship with your fimily. They must have ways to threaten you

"So let me be clear: if you don't go to headquarters and get Madelyn reinstated, I'll tell my dad to cut off all cooperation with the Rowland family. "You're forcing me into this.

Thea's gaze turned dangerous. She suddenly realized how naive she had been in the past, how she had blindly trusted this man, exposing her vulnerabilities.

Grinding her teeth, Thea wasn't ready to give in. Jake, do you even know what you're saying? You're threatening me using my weaknesses to force me into a fight with you?"

Jake's pupils flickered slightly, and his expression changed a bit. But he still insisted, "It's just a concession, not like I'm asking you to give everything up. Thea, don't be so selfish."

averted her gaze, determined not to look at him again.

an inexplicable sense of panic. His phone vibrated, and it was a

again, he saw that Thea had already gotten into a car and left. Was it just his imagination,

and felt his anger flare up again. A limited-edition Maybach, and not many people could

have a good relationship with Thea Jake clenched his fists, feeling a bit guilty about her over

Thea, maybe woo her

with another man. No wonder she had been so distant with him lately. A

involved with other men. On the other hand, Thea stareil out the window, lost in thought,

expression and pursed his lips into a straight line, a hint of

was a bit unpleasant, but just a minor issue" She didn't

in his eyes as he twisted the ring on his finger absentmindedly, his tone

get Madelyn reinstated?" Darwin, who was driving in front, co Nicolas smiled

down, feeling nervous

was furious with herself. Nicolas probably thinks I'm super weak. But there's no need to offend the Rowland family since I haven't yet fully established my own standing, she thought. Moreover, Thea was sure Jake had

for help. But on second thought, this marriage had already benefited her. And she

Thea could feel Nicolas' gaze lingering on her as if he wasn't

sitting on her chest, making it hard for her to breathe. Gritting her teeth, Thea continued, "I know this request

any penalties, just impose them. Just don't let me get

then, the car came to a stop. He