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."

again. "I get it. With that, she turned and walked

His phone vibrated, and it was

an instant. When Jake looked up again, he saw that Thea had already gotten into a car and left.

quickly and felt his anger flare up again. A limited-edition Maybach, and not many people could afford a car like that.

a good relationship with Thea Jake clenched his fists, feeling a bit

Thea,

already been involved with another man. No wonder she had been so distant with him

without Thea, but she had no right to be involved with other men. On the other hand, Thea stareil out the

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

just a minor issue"

he twisted the ring on his finger absentmindedly, his tone turning cold.

his eyes, she thought. Seizing the opportunity, Thea spoke up directly. "Mr. Hendrix, can I withdraw the complaint and get Madelyn reinstated?" Darwin, who was driving in front, co Nicolas smiled slightly, but his smile didn't reach his eyes. His

head down, feeling nervous

the Rowland family since I haven't yet fully established my own standing, she thought. Moreover, Thea was sure Jake

fact, Thea had thought about asking Nicolas for help. But on second thought, this marriage had already benefited her. And she had gained plenty of resources just by being with him. It seemed selfish to bother him

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

to breathe. Gritting her teeth, Thea continued, "I know

impose them. Just don't let me get fired. I can accept

chuckled softly, but the coldness in the car thickened. Just then, the car came to a stop. He said

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