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.

again, Thea managed

hour to wallow in sorrow. And

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

off her engagement with Nicolas,

to Thea. "There's a yacht alumni gathering the day after

"I bet Jake will

she niled and

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 needed to prepare for

day arrived, and

and Thea was curious about who organized it when she happened

all out. No surprise, he's from the

sense. After all, Jake

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