Chapter 48

Chapter 48

Thea didn't even have the energy to mock how crazy Jake was. The moment she heard he wanted to take her to Stefan, her legs nearly gave out.

Before Thea could even get the words "Are you insane?" out, Jake grabbed her hand and dragged her forward.

Thea struggled desperately, her wrist turning red from his grip, but Jake showed no sign of letting go.

At the door, Jake raised his voice, shouting into the room, "Grandpa"

Thea's face turned ashen, and she lowered her head in defeat.

The sound of footsteps grew closer, but the voice that greeted them wasn't Stefan's.

gripping Thea's wrist, then asked in a voice as chilly a frost. "Dad's resting. What do you want with him?"

the text second, Jake spoke up again. "If Grandpa's not here, then I'll just ask you. I want permission to marry Thea The Rowland and Hendrix marriage stays as planned. A cold chuckle escaped

suffocating pressure, like someone

instinct, Thea ripped her wrist out of Jake's grip and blurted out, "Mr. Hendrix, I never agreed to this Jake's

anything between us again. Don't even think about marrying me. Nicolas nodded slightly, his voice calm but biting. "Exactly. This is your last chance. If you just say the word, I can make sure

head snapped up in shock. "What does he mean by that? Aren't we already married? Is he trying to get she

making her chest feel tight and her nose sting unexpectedly. For a moment, Thea couldn't find the

it. There was no way Thea would

spoiled by my leniency all these years. That's why she has

colder with each

it again. I will never marry Jake, not even over my dead body "He has betrayed me. From now on, he has

voice trembled

about to say more when Nicolas raised a hand, the icy eilge in his gaze

in forcing it. Respect her decision

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