Chapter 49

Chapter 49

Nicolas expression didn't soften much. He looked at Thea, his tone completely devoid of emotion. "Don't let anything like this happen again

Thea nodded Jake's words and Nicolas' reaction hung over hier like a thick fog.

Soon, Thea let out a bitter laugh in her mind. The strange feelings she had experienced over the past few days finally made. sense. It turned out that during their time together, she had unknowingly developed feelings for Nicolas that she shouldn't have. Thea didn't find her thoughts particularly surprising. She though. Nicolas is strong enough and doesn't carry the arrogance of other members of the Hendrix family.

During the time by his side. I've indeed learned a lot. He seems to embody various positive traits. But now, it seems wise to stop before things get worse.

Thea comforted herself with that thought, but she still felt a pang of sadness in her heart.

Nicolas was unaware of Thea's inner thoughts. He only knew he was feeling a level of frustration he had never experienced before. Then his gaze toward Thea grew colder. "Unless it's urgent, just head back," Nicolas said: "I'll explain things to Dad. You don't seem yourself. Take some time to adjust, and work is going to ramp up soon," His tone was all business. Thea felt completely deflated.

head again, Thea managed to adjust her

half an hour to wallow in sorrow. And she had more important things to focus

be relied upon, nor could the Hendrix family, and Thea couldn't depend on Nicolas either. She needed to think

to the point of breaking off her engagement with Nicolas, Thea didn't want to be a victim

a friend from college reached out to Thea. "There's a yacht

teased, "I bet Jake will accompany

Jake. Instead, she niled and redirected the conversation, asking for the

alumni gathering might not seem like a big deal, but her university was one of the top schools in the country, and the connections made at such events could be invaluable. Therefore, she

day arrived, and Thea

and Thea was curious about who

went all out. No surprise, he's from the Hendrix

makes sense. After all, Jake is

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