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."

look at him again. "I get it. With that, she turned and

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

he saw that Thea had already gotten into a

dismissed that thought quickly and felt his anger flare up again. A limited-edition Maybach, and not many people could afford a car like that. It was clearly a man's

relationship with Thea Jake clenched his fists, feeling a bit guilty about

make amends with Thea, maybe woo her a bit. But now it seemed he had

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

had left. He could do without Thea, but she had no right to be involved with other men. On the other

caught a glimpse of her expression and pursed his lips into a straight line, a hint of displeasure crossing

"It was a bit unpleasant, but just a

his gaze, concealing the chill in his eyes as he twisted the ring on his finger absentmindedly,

glanced at him. He's truly omnipotent, and nothing escapes 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

head down, feeling nervous

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

And she had gained plenty of resources just by being with him. It seemed selfish to

feel Nicolas' gaze lingering on her as if

like a heavy stone was sitting on her chest, making it hard for her to breathe. Gritting her teeth, Thea continued, "I know

just impose them. Just don't let

in the car thickened. Just then, the car came